Residential Land with Home for Sale in Highlands, North Carolina
711 Flat Mountain Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
Hemlock Hill - designed by renowned modernist architect, James Howard Fox (1939-2017) and constructed in 1985 (photography by the architect's grandson, Ryan Karcher). This home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a unique design, custom woodwork and a private setting on over 3 acres just minutes from Highlands' town center. In 2023, this property was carefully and respectfully updated while preserving the original character and architect's vision. This property offers a unique blend of privacy, acreage to expand, proximity to town and the creative legacy of one of the nation's premier modernist architects. Whether you are looking for a private retreat, an income property or both, Hemlock Hill awaits. The recent updates and native landscaping ensure that Hemlock Hill will be a low-maintenance investment for years to come. Highlands NC was selected by Travel & Leisure as "America's Best Small Mountain Town" in 2023 and Outside magazine ranked Highlands as one of its top ten small adventure towns in the world for 2026.
Location
- Street address
- 711 Flat Mountain Rd
- County
- Macon County
- Community
- Highlands
- Elevation
- 3,815 feet
Directions
From Highlands town center, take 64E towards Cashiers. Turn left on to Flat Mountain Road. Continue past the lake and 711 is the first driveway on the right after the lake.
Property details
- Acreage
- 3.23 acres
- MLS #
- HCBOR 1002508
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2025
- $2,399
Parcels
- 7541319145
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
Lot
- Waterfront
- Pond, Stream
- Features
- Gentle Sloping, Native Plants, Wetlands
Exterior
- Parking
- Oversize
- Pool
- Deck, Patio
- Features
- Fire Pit, Private Entrance, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
Structure
- Style
- Cottage
- Stories
- 2
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Materials
- Frame, Wood Siding
- Roof
- Metal
Interior
- Rooms
- Bathroom x 2, Bedroom x 3, Dining Room
- Flooring
- Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Appliances
- Built In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Dryer, Free Standing Gas Range, Microwave, Washer
- Features
- Bookcases, Built In Features, Cathedral Ceilings, High Ceilings, Natural Woodwork
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | Propane | Connected |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026 | New listing | $1,395,000 | — | HCBOR |