John at Mountain Life Properties

06/27/2026

Most people would think it crazy to build a fire this time of year. But when you live at 4000 feet above sea level and it’s 20 degrees cooler than most of the Southeast, it’s just what we do.

06/17/2026

02/21/2026

Just Listed: Highlands Intown And One-Level-Living Mountain Cottage!

464 Franklin Road, Highlands, NC 28741
3BD | 3BA | 0.4 +/- Acres | MLS 1002545
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Ideally located in the heart of Highlands, this charming one-level mountain cottage offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and investment potential. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, inviting indoor and outdoor living spaces, and easily accessible to town, it’s mountain living made effortless.

John Sheehan | Broker
(404) 790-9716
[email protected]

02/11/2026

Highlands & Cashiers - February 2026 Market Update

The Highlands–Cashiers plateau entered 2026 with confidence. While transaction volume shows a more deliberate buyer pool, pricing trends continue to show the long-term strength and appeal of this mountain market.

Read more or sign up for our newsletter at
https://mountainlifere.com/blog/february-2026-newsletter

01/31/2026

✨ Just Closed! ✨
75 Hickory Drive, Highlands, NC 🏡 3-bed, 2-bath single-level mountain retreat in Highlands Springs & Falls! Cozy fireplace, gourmet kitchen, and a spacious deck overlooking nearly an acre of serene wooded land with a creek. Quick drive to town—perfect blend of nature and convenience! 🌲⛰️
Closed by our amazing agent, John Sheehan! (404) 790-9716

12/16/2025

🎄 Win this Playhouse for Christmas! 🏡✨
We’re raffling off the adorable playhouse featured on our Mountain Life Properties Christmas Parade float — and it could be yours!

👉 How to Enter:
Enter in person at our cabin office:
📍 134 Maple St., Highlands, NC 28741

🗓 Drawing held December 18th
No purchase necessary.

Good luck, and happy holidays! 🎁

11/12/2025

🏡 Buyer Representation Success!
Mountain Life Properties agent John at Mountain Life Properties represented the buyers in the purchase of this remarkable estate at 25 Hurrah Ridge, Scaly Mountain, which just closed for $1,760,000! 🎉

Nestled on 7.63 acres in the exclusive Highland Gap community, this one-of-a-kind home offers unmatched privacy, panoramic long-range views, and exceptional craftsmanship — from its hand-carved Roman fireplace and Brazilian cherrywood floors to the 1,000-bottle wine cellar and guest house with mountain vistas.

Congratulations to John’s buyers on finding their dream mountain retreat! ⛰️✨