Creekside Luxury Retreat situated between Highlands and Franklin, this stunning custom home offers bold Buck Creek frontage wrapping around two sides, creating a private, serene setting. With over 4,200 sq ft of fully furnished luxury, this 3BR, 3BA, 2 half bath home is designed to impress. New composite decking on all porches. Each offers breathtaking views of the creek, hot tub, and firepit area. The light-filled great room boasts soaring wood beam ceilings, a stone wood-burning fireplace with gas starter, and hardwood floors. The chef's kitchen includes a Sub-Zero fridge, 6-burner gas range, granite, pantry, custom cedar cabinets, and breakfast bar. The adjacent dining area offers peaceful Creekside views. Upstairs are 2 ensuite bedrooms with vaulted ceilings, walk-in closets, and a private balcony in the primary suite. The lower level offers a large rec room, wet bar,1.5 baths, a walk-out terrace, and another bedroom, and a bonus room to sleep in, all with creek views. A 2-car garage, Starlink internet, security system, engineered driveway, and complete this one of a kind mountain paradise!
Sold for $1,025,000
$1,025,000
1435 Buck Creek Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
3beds
4,236sqft
Residential, Cabin
Built in 2000
1.09 Acres Lot
$1,147,500 Zestimate®
$242/sqft
$4,904 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,147,500
$1.09M - $1.20M
$4,904/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: October 20, 2025 at 10:30am
Listed by:
Marty Kimsey,
Re/Max Elite Realty
Bought with:
Marty Kimsey, 53843
Re/Max Elite Realty
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS,MLS#: 26042159
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 383.25
- Dimensions: 18.25 x 21
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 344.75
- Dimensions: 21 x 16.42
Bedroom 3
- Level: Basement
- Area: 200.69
- Dimensions: 14.17 x 14.17
Bedroom 4
- Level: Basement
- Area: 214.86
- Dimensions: 14.17 x 15.17
Family room
- Area: 650
- Dimensions: 32.5 x 20
Kitchen
- Area: 558.25
- Dimensions: 21 x 26.58
Living room
- Area: 720
- Dimensions: 24 x 30
Heating
- Electric, Propane, Heat Pump, Other
Cooling
- Central Electric, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Ceramic Tile Bath, Soaking Tub, Great Room, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining Room, Large Master Bedroom, Primary w/Ensuite, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Rec/Game Room, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
- Doors: Doors-Insulated
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
- Basement: Full,Partitioned,Finished,Heated,Daylight,Recreation/Game Room,Exterior Entry,Interior Entry,Finished Bath,Lower/Terrace
- Attic: None
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Stone, Other
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,236
- Total interior livable area: 4,236 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage-Double Attached, None-Carport, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Other
- Spa features: Bath
- Waterfront features: River Front, Stream/Creek
Lot
- Size: 1.09 Acres
- Features: Level Yard, Private, Unrestricted
- Residential vegetation: Partially Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 7522479963
- Other equipment: Satellite Dish
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin,Other-See Remarks
- Property subtype: Residential, Cabin
Materials
- Cedar, Other
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 2000
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private
- Utilities for property: Cell Service Available
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Location
- Region: Highlands
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/20/2025 | Sold | $1,025,000-10.9%$242/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26042159 Report a problem | ||
| 9/22/2025 | Contingent | $1,150,000$271/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26042159 Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,150,000$271/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26042159 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,991 | $902,920 |
| 2024 | $2,991 +0.4% | $902,920 |
| 2023 | $2,979 +13.1% | $902,920 +68.7% |
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Neighborhood: 28741
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Mountain View Intermediate SchoolGrades: 5-6Distance: 6.1 mi
- 6/10Macon Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 5.8 mi
- 6/10Macon Early College High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 7 mi
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- North Carolina
- Macon County
- Highlands
- 28741
- 1435 Buck Creek Rd