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289 Lower Brushy Face Road, Highlands, NC, 28741

5beds
5baths
--sqft
$3,900,000
--price/sqft
$23,954/moest. monthly cost
$958,160/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome to 289 Lower Brushy Face Road, a timeless, classic Highlands Country Club home that captures the essence of thoughtful luxurious design and comfortable mountain living. Nestled in the hills of the back nine of one of the most idyllic clubs the plateau has to offer, this charming 5 bedroom, 5 full bathroom home who's design was inspired by William Frank McCall, Jr, a well-known architect. It was created with the focus being the breathtaking mountain ranges the property faces. Nearly every room in the house has sweeping views of Whiteside, Satulah, Shortoff and more. As you approach 289 Lower Brushy Face, you are greeted with a circular drive, charming gardens, stone walls and hand crafted lanterns made specifically for this beautiful home. Upon entering the foyer, one will notice the Tennessee stone floors which are both stylish and functional, but the real treat are the 100 year old, wide plank, heart of pine floors throughout the home that came out of a South Georgia School House. The living room’s high ceilings and tall windows offer breath taking views. This home’s easy floor plan, with primary suite, second bedroom and full bathroom, living areas, kitchen, dining, laundry and garage access on the main level offer the ease of use and function for everyday living and entertaining guests. 289 Lower Brushy Face boasts an oversized chef's kitchen with a generous center island and a large deck that has both open and covered areas to enjoy those cool mountain days and relaxing evenings. There are three additional bedrooms with their own designated bathrooms and an additional laundry room on the lower, plus a bonus flexible space that could be used as a home office, extra living area, television room or overflow bunk space for family and guests. The well-kept and professionally designed interiors of this home will make you feel right at home. Cozy up by the stone fireplace with family and friends while taking in views of the Blue Ridge mountains. Just minutes from downtown Highlands and all it has to offer makes mountain living easy. Don’t miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the blue ridge mountains and to be a part of Highlands, North Carolina's elevated lifestyle. Call me to see this home today.

Getting Around

0
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
3
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

6/10
Highlands SchoolGrades K-121.2 mi
6/10
Macon Middle SchoolGrades 7-811.8 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1991

Materials

  • Foundation: Block
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction materials: Wood Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Traditional
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Double Oven,Dryer,Dishwasher,Electric Cooktop,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Wine Cooler,Water Heater,Washer
  • Laundry features: In Bathroom,In Basement,Main Level,Lower Level

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Concrete,Unfinished

Bathroom2

  • Level: Main

Bathroom3

  • Level: Lower

Bathroom4

  • Level: Lower

Bathroom5

  • Level: Lower

Bedroom2

  • Level: Main

Bedroom3

  • Level: Lower

Bedroom4

  • Level: Lower

Bedroom5

  • Level: Lower

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 5
  • Full bathrooms: 5

Bonus Room

  • Level: Lower

Dining Room

  • Level: Main

Features

  • Bookcases,Ceiling Fan(s),Chandelier,Crown Molding,Central Vacuum,Entrance Foyer,Granite Counters,Garden Tub/Roman Tub,High Ceilings,His and Hers Closets,Kitchen Island,Multiple Closets,Storage,Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile,Hardwood,Stone
  • Number of fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace features: Bedroom,Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Central
  • Cooling features: Central Air,Electric

Kitchen

  • Level: Main

Laundry

  • Level: Lower

Living Room

  • Level: Main

Master Bathroom

  • Level: Main

Master Bedroom

  • Level: Main

Utility Room

  • Level: Lower

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 7439859850
  • Zoning description: Residential

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Patio & porch: Covered,Deck
  • Exterior features: Propane Tank - Owned
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Long Range,Mountain(s),Panoramic
  • Waterfront features: None
  • Topography of land: Sloping

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.86 Acres
  • Features: Sloped Down,Front Yard,Near Golf Course,Landscaped,Sloped,Views

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Circular Driveway
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveVery High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingRelatively High
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormRelatively High
  • Landslide
    LandslideRelatively High
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Inland Flooding
Ice Storm
Landslide
Lightning
Tornado
Hail
Strong Wind
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters in Macon County and North Carolina

Flood
Hurricane
Mud Landslide
Severe Storm
Tropical Depression
Tropical Storm
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $19,720$236,640
Home Insurance *$2,749$32,988
Property Taxes $1,285$15,420
Electricity $200$2,405
Total$23,954$287,448
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$821,280/yr
40% on housing$718,620/yr
45% on housing$638,773/yr

North Carolina FAIR Plan Programs

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NCIUA - Coastal Property Insurance Pool (CPIP)

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Current Policies
Residential: 235,990Commercial: 10,165
Total Premiums$278.20M
Total Exposure$57.33B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 9.8%
9.8%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 4.0%
4.0%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 6.4%
6.4%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

--This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 28741$1,611
Macon County$545

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 28741
Macon County$264

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-05-06Price change$4,450,000
2025-08-18Listed for sale$4,950,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentCole Fuhrman
BrokerageChristie's International Real Estate Highlands-Cashiers

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