261 Rock Face Trail, Highlands NC

  • 2 Bed
  • 2 Bath
  • 518 ft2
  • 0.5 ac

For Sale $999,000

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Priced BELOW tax value = instant equity opportunity you don’t want to miss. Why buy one when you can get two units for the price of one? Welcome to a Jeffrey Dungan Low Country XL-designed mountain Tiny cottage where views of Whiteside Mountain don’t get any better. This is the kind of setting people chase in the mountains—and rarely find paired with this level of design and versatility. Located in the Gated Community of The Preserve at Whiteside Cliffs. The upper level lives like a modern designer home, featuring Summit appliances, quartz countertops, Delta fixtures, and 7” oak hardwood flooring. Soaring cathedral ceilings and 270° panoramic views flood the space with natural light through expansive Ply Gem energy-efficient windows and French doors. Both bedrooms accommodates a king bed, includes full-height closet storage, and a built-in desk. Plus, enjoy your private deck just outside your Main floor Bedroom. Downstairs offers a fully functional second living space with its own living area, kitchenette, bedroom, and walk-in shower—making this a true dual-unit setup ideal for guests, rental income, or multi-generational living. With its own covered deck with views that don't disappoint. Stay comfortable year-round with dual Mitsubishi mini-splits (one per level). Outdoor living is where this property really shines and expands your Tiny Home living space: ~ Over 500 sq ft of upper-level decking to soak in those unmatched Whiteside Mountain views ~ Private deck off the primary bedroom ~ Covered lower-level deck with ceiling fans for relaxed, all-season use Additional features include: ~ Premium Board and Batten Cedar siding ~ Shiplap Interior Walls ~ Built-in breakfast bar dining ~ Combo washer/dryer ~ Two dry storage areas ~ Energy-efficient construction throughout ~ Sleeps 4+ comfortably This is more than a mountain getaway—it’s a smart investment priced under tax value with built-in upside from day one. Whether you’re looking for a mountain escape, short-term rental potential, or multi-generational living, this property checks every box. If you’ve been waiting for a property where the view truly delivers—this is it. Opportunities like this—priced under tax value with dual living spaces—don’t sit long. Call and visit the Black Panther TODAY!

Exterior Features:

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Interior Features:

Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Storage

General Information:

List Price: $999,000
Status: For Sale
Bedrooms: 2
Type: Single Family Residence
Approx Sq. Ft.: 518 sqft
Parking: Driveway
MLS Number: CAR4376026
Subdivision: The Preserve at Whiteside Cliffs
Style: Cottage
Bathrooms: 2
Lot Description: Hilly, Open Lot, Sloped, Wooded, Views
Year Built: 2023
Sewer Type: Septic Installed

Assigned Schools:

Elementary: Unspecified
Middle: Unspecified
High: Unspecified

Price & Sales History

Date Event Price $/SQFT
05-17-2026 Listed $999,000 $1,929

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School Name Distance Grades Rating
Summit Charter School 3 miles KG-06 8
Highlands School 4 miles KG-06 8
Blue Ridge School 5 miles KG-06 2

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    261 Rock Face Trail, Highlands NC is a 518 ft2 on a 0.530 acres lot. This is for $999,000. This has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and was built in 2023.

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