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  • $2,990,000

    656 Big Bearpen Road, Highlands, NC 28741

    4beds
    --sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1980
    0.76 Acres Lot
    $2,763,300 Zestimate®
    $--/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Real stone fireplacesUsable yardCompletely renovatedGreat curb appealWood floorsWood wallsAmple parking
    This highly desirable home is loaded with Highlands Charm and has great curb appeal. The main house has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, there is a free-standing guest quarters with one bedroom, one bath. The dwellings are completely renovated and ready to move in. Updated with the old Highlands Charm of real stone fireplaces, wood floors and wood walls. The kitchen was professionally designed, and it has a wonderful exterior Carolina room with a fireplace. Lower level has additional storage and utility/Mechanical space. This one has rental income and is grandfathered for rental with the city, has ample parking and a usable yard.
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    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: January 23, 2026 at 10:01am

    Listed by:

    W. Terry Potts,

    Country Club Properties,

    John Muir,

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty - HF

    Source: HCMLS,MLS#: 1002403Originating MLS: Highlands Cashiers Board of Realtors

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 7
      • Full bathrooms: 6
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Main
      Bedroom 3
      • Level: Upper
      Bedroom 4
      • Level: Upper
      Bathroom 2
      • Level: Upper
      Dining room
      • Level: Main
      Kitchen
      • Level: Main
      Living room
      • Level: Main
      Heating
      • Has Heating (Unspecified Type)
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator
      • Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
      Features
      • Wet Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
      • Flooring: Wood
      • Basement: Interior Entry,Unfinished
      • Number of fireplaces: 2
      • Fireplace features: Den, Outside, Wood Burning

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Gravel
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Covered, Deck
      • Exterior features: Other
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Mountain(s)
      • Waterfront features: None
      Lot
      • Size: 0.76 Acres
      • Features: City Lot, Rolling Slope
      • Topography: Rolling
      Details
      • Parcel number: 7540741461
      • Zoning description: Residential

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1980

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Other, See Remarks

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Big Bear Pen
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Highlands

      Financial & listing details

      • Tax assessed value: $867,120
      • Annual tax amount: $3,513
      • Date on market: 1/8/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 75 days
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        Estimated market value

        $2,763,300

        $2.63M - $2.90M

        $6,784/mo

        Price history

        Price history
        DateEventPrice
        1/8/2026Listed for sale$2,990,000-8%
        Source: HCMLS #1002403 Report a problem
        3/7/2025Listing removed$3,250,000
        Source: HCMLS #103911 Report a problem
        4/30/2024Price change$3,250,000-7.1%
        Source: HCMLS #103911 Report a problem
        3/18/2024Listed for sale$3,499,000+1066.3%
        Source: HCMLS #103911 Report a problem
        8/15/2013Sold$300,000
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        Public tax history
        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$3,513 $867,120
        2024$3,513 +0.3%$867,120
        2023$3,501 +49.3%$867,120 +127.4%
        2022$2,345 -5.3%$381,370 -5.6%
        2021$2,476 -8.5%$403,780 -12.8%
        2020$2,706 +0.5%$463,010
        2019$2,693 $463,010 -5.9%
        2018$2,693 $492,250
        2017-- $492,250
        2016$2,673 $492,250
        2015$2,673 +0.9%$492,250 -22.4%
        2014$2,650 $634,310
        2013$2,650 $634,310
        2012-- $634,310
        2011-- $634,310
        2010-- $634,310

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        BuyAbility℠ payment

        Est. payment
        $15,799/mo
        Principal & interest
        $14728
        Property taxes
        $1071
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