Under contract

$499,000

251 Panther Mountain Rd, Highlands, NC 28741

2beds

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Est.:

Residential, Cabin

Built in 1984

11.61 Acres Lot

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$--/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Private settingSpectacular long-range views

Welcome to Pritchard's Perch, 11.61 acres of pristine and protected acres of forest, bordering USFS lands. Combining a private setting with spectacular long-range views, this family retreat has entertained many guests through the years, as well as use as a vacation rental. Placed into a Conservation Easement with the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust (2011), to preserve the acreage in its natural state, this unique property is conveniently located between Franklin and Highlands.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Level: First

Bedroom 2

Level: Second

Heating

Baseboard

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater

Features

Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Open Floorplan
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate
Windows: Insulated Windows, Skylight(s)
Basement: Full,Workshop,Exterior Entry
Attic: None
Has fireplace: No
Fireplace features: None

Interior area

Living area range: 1201-1400 Square Feet

Video & virtual tour

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Property

Parking

Parking features: Garage-Double in Basement
Attached garage spaces: 2

Features

Levels: One and One Half
Patio & porch: Deck, Screened Porch/Deck
Has view: Yes
View description: Long Range View, View Year Round

Lot

Size: 11.61 Acres
Features: Adjoins USFS, Elevation over 3000, Private, Wooded

Details

Parcel number: 7532784589

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Log,Cabin,Chalet
Property subtype: Residential, Cabin

Materials

Log
Roof: Metal

Condition

Year built: 1984

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Well

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Highlands

Financial & listing details

Tax assessed value: $410,320
Annual tax amount: $1,306
Date on market: 11/15/2025
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

$2,341/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
3/16/2026	Contingent	$499,000
Source: HCMLS #1002224 Report a problem
11/15/2025	Listed for sale	$499,000
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26042671 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,306	$410,320
2024	$1,306 +0.9%	$410,320
2023	$1,294 +21.4%	$410,320 +84.1%
2022	$1,066	$222,900
2021	$1,066 +5.6%	$222,900
2020	$1,010 +1.3%	$222,900
2019	$997	$222,900 +2.8%
2018	$997 +14%	$216,790
2017	$875	$216,790
2016	$875	$216,790
2015	$875 +2.7%	$216,790 -3.5%
2014	$852	$224,560
2013	$852	$224,560
2012	--	$224,560
2011	--	$224,560 -25.5%
2010	--	$301,580