343 Cullasaja Drive

Highlands, NC
$ 1,950,000 Beds 4 Baths 4.5 Virtual Tour
Monthly Estimate* How much can I afford?

Rare Highlands opportunity offering Mirror Lake views, a walkable location, historic charm, thoughtful updates, and income potential. This special property includes a warm and inviting main home, a separate duplex, a large fenced patio, and flexible use for extended family, guests, or investment. Once known as “Cricket’s Corner” a charming B & B, the home still carries a wonderful sense of hospitality and story. The main home offers approximately 2 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Filled with natural light, the great room features numerous windows overlooking Mirror Lake, creating a peaceful and welcoming gathering space. The dining room comfortably seats 8 to 10, making it ideal for holidays, dinner parties, and relaxed mountain weekends. Upstairs offers additional living space including a sofa and trundle bed, along with a guest bedroom and full bath. The home has been thoughtfully updated while preserving its Highlands character. Improvements include updated HVAC, electrical, tankless water heater, generator, fresh interior and exterior paint, new quartz countertops in the kitchen and two baths, and new KitchenAid appliances, including gas range, microwave, dishwasher, and refrigerator. The home is being sold furnished with a few exceptions, offering an easy transition for personal use or rental potential. Outdoor living is a true highlight. The large fenced patio & beautiful grounds provide an incredible setting for entertaining, dining outdoors, pets, morning coffee, evening wine, or simply enjoying the cool Highlands air and view of Mirror Lake. Adding tremendous value is the separate duplex, built in 1952, with two 1-bedroom, 1-bath units. The upper unit has been recently refreshed with new kitchen cabinets, quartz countertops, appliances, full-size stackable washer and dryer, updated lighting and fans, faucets, a toilet, fresh paint, new furnishings, new HVAC, & a covered porch with beautiful lake views. The lower unit is leased month-to-month to a long-term tenant, providing existing income. Zoned R-2 with city water and public sewer, the property allows a minimum 30-day rental term in accordance with local zoning. Whether used as a private mountain retreat, multi-generational getaway, guest quarters, furnished rental opportunity, or long-term investment, this property offers a compelling combination of location, lake views, charm, flexibility, and income potential near the heart of Highlands.

Single Family

  • Price
  • $ 1,950,000
  • City
  • Highlands
  • Bedrooms
  • 4
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 4
  • County
  • Macon
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 1
  • Area
  • Highlands In-Town
  • Lot Size
  • 0.55 Acres
  • Zip
  • 28741
  • Year Built
  • 1920
  • Taxes
  • $ 5315
  • Style
  • MLS#
  • 1003623
Listed By: Mountain Life Real Estate, LLC
Data Source: Highlands Cashiers MLS (HCMLS-NC)

Features

General

View Water
Heating Central
Cooling Central Air
Year Built 1920
Appliances Dryer,Dishwasher,Free-Standing Gas Range,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer
Exterior Features Courtyard,Private Yard
Interior Features Separate/Formal Dining Room,Eat-in Kitchen,Primary Downstairs,Pantry
Utilities Cable Available,Electricity Connected,High Speed Internet Available,Propane
Roof Shingle,Synthetic

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Affordability Calculator

$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Highlands, NC office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
Adjust Payment Options
Agent Photo

Let's determine your purchasing power. Working with my mortgage partner, you'll have the information you need to shop for a home with confidence.

Default based on a 30-year fixed rate of 6.49% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA, or jumbo loans.

Mortgage calculator provided courtesy of Inside Real Estate.

Schools

Elementary School
Middle School
High School

Price History

6/27/2026 Listed $1,950,000

Property vs Zip Code Average in 28741

Price
AVG $2.6M
$1.95M
Taxes
AVG $21,329
$5,315
Year Built
AVG 1992
1920

343 Cullasaja Drive Highlands, NC is a Single Family Home for sale at $1950000 and a lot size of 0.55 Acres Acre(s). 343 Cullasaja Drive Highlands has 4 bedrooms, 4 baths and was built in 1920. The property's zip code is 28741 which is in Highlands, NC

*Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Financial calculator disclaimer: Default based on a 30-year fixed rate of 6.49% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.

Mortgage calculator provided courtesy of Inside Real Estate.

All information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed, and should be independently verified. The real estate information and related content displayed on this site is provided for consumers personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.