255 Turtle Pond Road
Highlands, NC 28741
2 Beds
2 Baths
2 Beds
2 Baths
(on 0.96 acres)
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Description
Tucked along the edge of the Nantahala National Forest — offering protected privacy and no future development beyond — this charming mountain cottage is just four miles from Highlands Main Street and conveniently located off Dillard Road.
Designed for easy mountain living, this single-level home features an open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area centered around a cozy fireplace. Just beyond, a covered back porch opens to the peaceful, wooded setting — perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation.
The home includes two bedrooms and two bathrooms, along with a versatile bonus room. The gentle, nearly level yard at approximately 3,900 feet in elevation offers exceptional usability — rare for a Highlands-area property.
Updates include a new HVAC system, encapsulated basement, fresh exterior paint, and a roof replacement in 2022. A large circular driveway provides ample parking and easy access.
With no HOA and no deed restrictions, this property offers flexibility for personal use, a second home, or a short-term rental investment. Enjoy close proximity to hiking, waterfalls, and outdoor recreation, as well as Highlands’ renowned dining, boutique shopping, and arts scene.
A true mountain retreat — comfortable and ready to enjoy from day one, with the chance to personalize over time.
Designed for easy mountain living, this single-level home features an open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area centered around a cozy fireplace. Just beyond, a covered back porch opens to the peaceful, wooded setting — perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation.
The home includes two bedrooms and two bathrooms, along with a versatile bonus room. The gentle, nearly level yard at approximately 3,900 feet in elevation offers exceptional usability — rare for a Highlands-area property.
Updates include a new HVAC system, encapsulated basement, fresh exterior paint, and a roof replacement in 2022. A large circular driveway provides ample parking and easy access.
With no HOA and no deed restrictions, this property offers flexibility for personal use, a second home, or a short-term rental investment. Enjoy close proximity to hiking, waterfalls, and outdoor recreation, as well as Highlands’ renowned dining, boutique shopping, and arts scene.
A true mountain retreat — comfortable and ready to enjoy from day one, with the chance to personalize over time.
Home Highlights
Parking
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Outdoor
Porch
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
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Listed
46 days ago
Home Details for 255 Turtle Pond Road
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Interior Details Basement: Crawl Space,Exterior Entry,EncapsulatedNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Master Bathroom, Bathroom 2, Bonus Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2 |
Appliances & Utilities Utilities: Electricity Connected, Satellite Internet AvailableAppliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, WasherDishwasherDryerLaundry: Main Level,Laundry RoomWasher |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Central,Multi-FuelHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central |
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Living Room, Wood BurningHas a Fireplace |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Levels: OneAccessibility: NoneFloors: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile |
View View: Trees/Woods |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: MetalPatio / Porch: Rear Porch, Covered, Wrap AroundExterior: Outdoor Grill |
Parking & Garage No CarportNo GarageParking: Circular Driveway,Gravel |
Frontage Waterfront: NoneRoad Surface Type: GravelNot on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Septic Tank |
Surface & Elevation Topography: Level |
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Cumulative Days on Market: 28Days on Market: 46 |
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Year Built Year Built: 1978 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Cottage |
Building Not a New Construction |
Property Information Parcel Number: 7429466729 |
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Price List Price: $650,000 |
Status Change & Dates Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow |
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MLS Status: Active |
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Direction & Address City: HighlandsCommunity: None |
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Listing Agent Listing ID: 1003082 |
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Community Features: Near National Forest |
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Association for this Listing: Highlands Cashiers Board of RealtorsNo HOA |
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Lot Area: 0.96 acres |
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Partially Furnished |
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Mls Number: 1003082Living Area Range Units: Square FeetActivation Date: Thu Apr 16 2026Universal Property Id: US-37113-N-7429466729-R-N |
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Near National Forest |
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Rachel Wavra
Silver Creek Real Estate Group, Inc.
Originating MLS: Highlands Cashiers Board of Realtors
Source: HCMLS, MLS#1003082
Price History for 255 Turtle Pond Road
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 04/16/2026 | $650,000 | Listed For Sale | HCMLS #1003082 |
| 11/06/2024 | $699,000 | ListingRemoved | HCMLS #104147 |
| 04/19/2024 | $699,000 | Listed For Sale | HCMLS #104147 |
| 07/06/2023 | $540,000 | Sold | HCMLS #101907 |
| 06/30/2023 | $539,900 | Pending | HCMLS #101907 |
| 04/24/2023 | $539,900 | Contingent | HCMLS #101907 |
| 04/19/2023 | $539,900 | Listed For Sale | HCMLS #101907 |
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Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $1,518 |
| Assessment | $483,600 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 255 Turtle Pond Road
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1.87 | Single-Family Home | $483,500 | 08/08/25 | 2 | 2 | - | |
1.95 | Single-Family Home | $560,000 | 03/11/26 | 3 | 3 | - | |
2.02 | Single-Family Home | $460,000 | 08/07/25 | 3 | 2 | - | |
1.66 | Single-Family Home | $2,200,000 | 08/25/25 | 3 | 3 | - | |
1.86 | Single-Family Home | $1,675,000 | 02/04/26 | 3 | 2 | - |
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Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 255 Turtle Pond Road.
- Franklin High
- 9-12
- Public
- 1005 Students
6/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating Averageim a junior atm but im in the summer school we offer and its pretty good the teachers mostly care about your grades they dont really focus on one student all the time though its more thats one or 2 students that arent paying attention but i do enjoy going there its a good school in all honesty.Student Review4y ago - Highlands School
- K-12
- Public
- 332 Students
6/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageExcellent! I am thankful for middle school teachers who truly embrace the “it takes a village” approach to student success.Parent Review6y ago - Macon Middle School
- 7-8
- Public
- 599 Students
6/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageLots of disrespectful teachers, principal and everyone is more worried about your phone dropping out of your pocket and what the girls are wearing then if you get a quality education. I honestly cannot say anything good about this school except for about 5 teachers out of a lot. Librarian tells kids to shut up and yelled at us every time we went to get books. Kids sells lots of vapes and some weird stuff went down in the bathrooms that I can’t put online. WAYYY too concerned about girls clothes…it’s one thing if you’re wearing booty shorts but you would wear shorts that cover everything, and you have to change. PE favorites are always who is the best at the sports they play for them, not who actually tries. Only the curvy girls get dress codes btw, if you’re flat apparently they don’t care. A lockdown while I was there, lots of fights, kids making threats and posting about guns, etc. Crappy school.Other Review1y ago - Macon Early College High School
- 9-12
- Public
- 115 Students
6/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating Averagemec is one of my favourite schools that ive been to. sometimes the home works a little stressful but its great!Student Review6y ago - Mountain View Intermediate School
- 5-6
- Public
- 567 Students
2/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageOddly, MVI has for the last couple of years had a policy of no homework. This doesn't seem like a good strategy for a school that is performing poorly in standardized tests in all subject areas. Additionally, it fails to prepare students who will be entering the middle school across the street where homework is given and expected to be completed. Another step in the wrong direction this year was the removal of grouping by academic level. Mixing all levels together in classes results in teachers having to teach to the middle in classes of mixed abilities and fails to help both students at the higher and lower ends of the spectrum.Parent Review7mo ago 
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95 % Say it's dog friendly
91 % Say it's quiet
89 % Say car is needed
89 % Say yards are well-kept
84 % Say people would walk alone at night
76 % Say there's holiday spirit
74 % Say parking is easy
74 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
74 % Say there's wildlife
74 % Say there are community events
54 % Say neighbors are friendly
52 % Say streets are well-lit
46 % Say kids play outside
44 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
30 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
25 % Say there are sidewalks
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255 Turtle Pond Road, Highlands, NC 28741 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom single-family home built in 1978. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by HCMLS on Apr 16, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 1003082.