Mountain Life Properties

08/25/2026

🏡 OPEN HOUSE | Thursday, Aug 27 | 11am–1pm at 141 Dolly Lane, Highlands, NC

Tucked away on just over an acre of wooded, elevated privacy, this 4-bed, 3-bath one-level retreat is minutes from downtown Highlands, Mirror Lake, and Half-Mile Farm. Great room made for gathering, crown molding throughout, a covered deck for savoring the mountain air, and a 2-car garage with room to spare. Even has a smoker storage shed for keeping that mountain tradition alive.

Just outside town limits, so it works as a full-time home, seasonal getaway, or short-term rental.

$1,125,000 | 4 BD | 3 BA | 1.09 acres

Stop by Thursday and see it for yourself.
📍 141 Dolly Lane, Highlands, NC 28741

Can't make the open house? Contact John at Mountain Life Properties for a private showing.
📞 (404) 790-9716

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08/21/2026

🌲 What does it really mean to leave a legacy in the mountains?

For generations, the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau has been shaped by people who understood that this land is more than a backdrop—it’s something worth caring for, protecting, and passing on. 🏔️

From conservation to the future of these communities, the decisions we make today can have an impact far beyond our own time here.

Take a deeper look at the people, places, and ideas shaping the future of this remarkable corner of Western North Carolina

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08/19/2026

Lake days start right here. 🌊 This Lake Toxaway pedestal home puts the water at your back door — dock just across the lawn, with views stretching to the mountain ridgelines beyond.

2 beds | 4 baths | Lake Toxaway Country Club | $2,100,000

📞Call Doug Treadwell if you are interested in this home 828-482-2800

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08/18/2026

It usually starts small. A long weekend. A summer season. Then one day the other house sells, the truck comes up the mountain, and this becomes the only address.

Remote work flexibility, expanded healthcare access, and a year-round community richer than most visitors realize are changing the math for a growing number of owners. Link in bio for the full story.

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08/17/2026

Six years of steady gains have taken the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau's average sale price from $686,000 in 2020 to nearly $1.8 million today, roughly 2.6 times where it started. July closed with 55 sales, and pending prices are averaging $2.33 million, one of the highest monthly averages on record for the Plateau.

Inside the August report: a full community-by-community breakdown covering Cullasaja Club, Highlands Falls CC, Lake Glenville, Wildcat Cliffs Country Club, Big Sheepcliff, and more, plus featured listings in Cullasaja Club and Cashiers.

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08/14/2026

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A peaceful retreat in the Cold Springs community, just 4 miles from Main Street, Highlands.

This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home sits on 0.41 acres behind a wall of rhododendron for privacy, with a level, circular driveway for easy year-round access. Inside, you'll find refinished hardwood floors, a renovated kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances, and a fully remodeled bathroom with a frameless glass shower.

The two-car garage is wired for 220V, ideal for extra workshop power, and recent upgrades include fiber optic internet and a Generac generator for year-round reliability.

Whether as a full-time residence, vacation getaway, or investment opportunity, this Highlands property is move-in ready.

📍 556 Shortoff Road, Highlands, NC
💰 $495,000
🛏️ 3 beds | 🛁 1 bath | 🚗 2-car garage | 📐 0.41 acres

Contact Merritt Shaw at 828-421-7593 for a private showing.

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08/13/2026

There’s a reason the views at 4435 Flat Mountain Road deserve their own post. ⛰️

From this private 33.53+/- acre property, the mountains stretch out across the horizon, creating a backdrop that changes with the weather, the season, and the time of day.

Morning fog settles into the valleys. Blue ridgelines fade into the distance. And on a clear evening, the mountains seem to go on forever.

The home’s wraparound deck makes the most of it, but the views don’t stop at the house. With multiple potential homesites throughout the property, there are plenty of possibilities for taking in the landscape from a whole new perspective.

🌄 Long-range mountain views
🌲 33.53+/- unrestricted acres
🌿 Bordered by USFS land on two sides
🏡 End-of-road privacy
📍 Highlands, NC

Some properties come with a view.

This one comes with a whole mountain landscape to call your own.

The photos only tell part of the story. Come experience these views for yourself — schedule your private showing today. ⛰️

📞 Doug Treadwell | 828-482-2800
📞 Heather Ball | 828-200-7231

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08/12/2026

An amazing home in Cullasaja Club just became even more compelling.

NOW $2,995,000 ✨

Picture slow mornings by the fire, coffee on the screened porch, and evenings surrounded by the beauty of the Highlands mountains. This beautifully crafted 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath residence offers timeless mountain architecture, vaulted ceilings, multiple gathering spaces, and a seamless connection to the surrounding forest.

✨ Built in 2001 | 0.51 acres
🔥 Vaulted ceilings + floor-to-ceiling native stone fireplace
🌿 Screened porch with fireplace + expansive rear deck
☀️ Primary suite with adjoining office and sunroom
🍷 Butler’s pantry for effortless entertaining
⛳ Cullasaja Club amenities including golf, dining, tennis, croquet, wellness & swimming
📍 Minutes from downtown Highlands

If mountain living in one of Highlands’ premier communities has been on your list, this is one to see.

📍 17 Sunset Trace, Highlands, NC 28741
📞 Doug Treadwell | 828-482-2800
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08/11/2026

🏔️Understanding the Market: 2026 and Beyond

If you've been following the national real estate headlines, you've likely heard plenty about market corrections, interest rates, and buyer hesitation. But here on the Highlands–Cashiers Plateau, the story is a little different.

Our market is shaped by something the national data can't fully capture: a truly limited supply of irreplaceable mountain land, strong lifestyle-driven demand, and an evolving buyer profile.

In our latest article, we take a closer look at what the numbers are actually telling us, who's buying on the Plateau, what today's market means for sellers, and why the long-term outlook remains compelling.

Whether you're considering buying, selling, or simply keeping an eye on the market, it's worth understanding what makes this place different.

👉 Read the full article here: https://mountainlifere.com/blog/understanding-the-market-2026-and-beyond

See why the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau real estate market is outperforming national trends in 2026, with limited inventory, steady demand, and strong long-term value for buyers and sellers.

08/07/2026

✨ PRICE IMPROVEMENT ✨
692 Lost Trail, Highlands, NC | $3,900,000

Inside the gated Cullasaja Club, this 2021-built mountain home sits on nearly 2 acres with Whiteside Mountain views from almost every room on the main level.

The primary suite and great room share a double-sided fireplace, and sliding doors open to a screened porch with its own wood-burning fireplace. The lower level is built for hosting — a full rec room with wet bar, pool table, and a hot tub deck.

3 beds | 4 baths | 1.96 acres

📞 Doug Treadwell (828) 482-2800
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