Jackson County Homes under $2 million

Tucked away in the heart of Cashiers, this charming mountain garden cottage offers an inviting blend of modern comfort, thoughtful design, and natural beauty. Built just a few years ago and set on approximately 1.18 acres of unrestricted land, the property has been enhanced with a newly added two-car garage with a carriage house above, as well as a heated in-ground pool that creates an exceptional setting for relaxed mountain living and entertaining. Lush garden spaces and extensive creek frontage provide a private oasis, all within walking distance from Cashiers Lake, Cornucopia Restaurant, Brookings Fly Shop, Grey Fox Grocery, La Poste Wine Shop and more! Inside, warm mountain cottage character is found throughout. A wood-burning fireplace anchors the main living area, while the main level also includes a spacious Primary En-Suite and thoughtfully designed gathering spaces. Upstairs, a Guest En-Suite, Office, and versatile Bonus En-Suite Room provide flexible accommodations for family and guests. Above the two-care garage, a generous bonus room, kitchenette, en-suite bath complete the accomodations. Outdoor living is a true highlight of the property. A large screened Carolina Porch with its own fireplace offers a comfortable setting for year-round enjoyment, while a stone grilling and dining patio overlooks the gardens and heated pool. The expansive backyard extends to a winding creek along the southern border of the property, creating a peaceful backdrop and abundant space to unwind. Offered fully furnished and move-in ready, this thoughtfully enhanced Cashiers retreat combines privacy, convenience, and an exceptional collection of indoor and outdoor living spaces just minutes from the heart of town.

27 Elk Cv, Cashiers

$569,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1004309 MLS

Rustic charm, modern comforts, and a peaceful mountain setting come together in this inviting two-bedroom, two-bath cabin on Taylor Creek Road. Surrounded by woodland, with mountain and forest views and the sound of Taylor Creek in the distance, this retreat offers a welcome place to slow down and enjoy the mountains. The spacious porch is a highlight, with both covered and open areas for rocking chairs, outdoor dining, and quiet afternoons surrounded by nature. Begin the day with coffee in the fresh mountain air, then return after exploring to unwind as evening settles over the trees. Inside, warm rustic finishes and a cozy gas-log fireplace create an inviting atmosphere. Built in 2007, the approximately 1,052-square-foot cabin offers a comfortable, manageable layout suited to a weekend getaway or year-round home. Thoughtful updates include newer kitchen appliances, an LG washer and dryer, a dual-fuel heating and cooling system installed in 2018, and gutters with gutter screens added in 2024. A concrete driveway and parking area provide convenient access, while an encapsulated crawlspace with waterproofing, a dehumidifier, and a sump pump reflects the owners’ attention to maintenance. Connected thermostat controls, keyless entry, and water-monitoring features add everyday convenience. Enjoy a secluded feel with a central location between Cashiers, Highlands, Franklin, Cullowhee, and Sylva. Lake Glenville is approximately four miles away for boating and kayaking, while nearby hiking trails, waterfalls, fishing, and charming mountain towns offer plenty to explore. With no HOA fees and an annual contribution toward maintenance of Taylor Creek Road, this charming cabin is a place to settle in, breathe deeply, and enjoy mountain life—one porch-side morning at a time.

689 Taylor Creek Rd, Cullowhee

$879,000

2 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 1004306 MLS

Experience mountain living at its finest with this fully furnished, two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom cottage nestled at over 4,000 feet in elevation within the highly sought-after Chinquapin community. Offering a serene escape and mild, yet unmatched, temperatures, this exquisite cabin is designed for those who cherish outdoor adventure and refined comfort. This one-level sanctuary boasts a thoughtfully crafted split two-bedroom, two-bathroom layout, complemented by a two-car garage with an additional car lift to accommodate a total of three cars, making it ideal for the car enthusiast. The cabin features well-appointed finishes, including high-end stainless-steel appliances. Situated within the picturesque Nature's Walk, it's just a short distance away from The Outpost Clubhouse and a host of community amenities. Chinquapin spans an impressive 2,000 acres with more than 700 acres dedicated to permanent conservation. This community offers park-like living with a host of unparalleled amenities. Scenic trails for hiking, biking, and utility terrain vehicles provide for an outdoor lifestyle, while fishing opportunities are available in the community's lakes and streams. Pickleball courts, a disc golf course, and a driving range are also available just moments away. It is also one of the few communities on the Plateau equipped with fiber optic internet, providing excellent connectivity for both work and leisure. The Outpost Clubhouse provides a fitness facility, cozy gathering spaces, and seasonal live music during the vibrant Summer Concert Series. Whether relaxing by the fire pit, canoeing along tranquil waters, or exploring the unspoiled natural surroundings, Chinquapin offers countless ways to connect with nature and neighbors alike. Seize this opportunity to own a piece of paradise this fall. With its unbeatable location, luxurious features, and access to a vibrant, outdoor-oriented lifestyle, this cabin is a rare gem waiting to become a home. Act now to make this idyllic retreat your personal haven!

351 Outpost Trl, Glenville

$999,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1004263 MLS

Welcome to this charming custom cottage guest house, beautifully nestled among lush landscaping on a thoughtfully planned 1-acre homesite in Chinquapin. Designed to enjoy now while offering the opportunity to build a future main residence, this classic mountain retreat provides a rare combination of immediate enjoyment and long-term possibilities. The inviting two-bedroom, two-bathroom cottage blends timeless mountain style with comfortable, practical living. A classic cedar shake roof, beautiful stonework, and striking indoor and outdoor fireplaces add warmth and character, creating an idyllic mountain getaway. Conveniently located near community hiking trails and just a short UTV ride from the Outpost Clubhouse, the property offers an easy lock-and-leave lifestyle in one of the area's most loved gated communities. The homesite has been thoughtfully positioned to accommodate a future main residence, with plans available for a four-bedroom home or the flexibility to design your own custom mountain retreat. Even better, a six-bedroom septic system is already installed, adding significant value and convenience for future construction. Chinquapin is a private, gated 2,000-acre mountain community known for its park-like setting and abundance of outdoor amenities. Residents enjoy lakes and streams for fishing and canoeing, a golf driving range, and an extensive network of hiking and mountain biking trails. The Outpost Clubhouse serves as a favorite gathering place, with seasonal live music, a fitness room, pickleball courts, and opportunities to connect with neighbors and friends. Whether enjoyed as a charming mountain escape today or as the beginning of a larger custom estate, this special property offers a unique opportunity to create your own vision in Chinquapin while enjoying everything the community has to offer from day one.

18 Firesong Ln, Glenville

$1,495,000

3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 1004287 MLS

Tucked within the gated community of Shepherds Mountain, this immaculately maintained mountain home offers a peaceful, park-like setting on 3.91 acres, backing directly to HOA greenspace for added privacy and a beautiful natural backdrop. Just minutes from the public boat launch on Lake Glenville, the property provides an ideal combination of mountain tranquility and convenient access to one of the area’s most popular recreational destinations. The inviting main level features a spacious living room anchored by a stone fireplace and an impressive floor-to-ceiling wall of windows that fills the home with natural light and brings the outdoors in. The well-appointed kitchen includes a pantry and flows easily into the dining room, while a powder room adds convenience for guests. Also on the main level is the generous primary suite, complete with two walk-in closets and an oversized bath featuring heated floors, a separate shower, and a soaking tub. Upstairs, a loft provides additional flexible living space and is joined by two guest bedrooms and a full bath. The lower level offers even more room to spread out, with two additional bonus rooms ideal for overflow guests, another full bath, and a spacious second living room designed for entertaining, with a 9-foot Brunswick pool table, high-end golf simulator, luxury entertainment system, and comfortable seating area. Abundant storage provides plenty of room for seasonal items, outdoor gear, and more, including a large gun safe and two auxiliary refrigerators. Outdoor living is equally impressive, with a cozy screened porch featuring a fireplace, along with multiple open-air porches and decks overlooking the serene surroundings. An attached two-car garage and circular driveway provide ample parking and easy access for vehicles and even your boat. Offered fully furnished with minor exclusions, this beautifully maintained Shepherds Mountain home is ready to enjoy as a full-time residence or mountain retreat, offering generous indoor and outdoor living spaces, exceptional recreation and entertaining amenities, and Lake Glenville just minutes away.

152 Parkview Ln, Cullowhee

$1,795,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 1004292 MLS

Discover refined mountain living in the heart of Chinquapin, a private gated community designed for those who crave both outdoor peace and adventure. This beautifully crafted home showcases exceptional quality and thoughtful design, highlighted by an oversized screened porch complete with a massive stone fireplace — the ultimate outdoor living space for cool mountain evenings year-round. Enjoy viewing wildlife in the open meadow in the morning and evenings with your coffee or wine. Offering three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a spacious loft, sunroom, two-car garage, and dedicated UTV storage, the home blends contemporary elegance with mountain comfort. Expansive meadow views create a peaceful backdrop, while the elevation of over 4,000 feet delivers the mild temperatures and refreshing climate the Plateau is known for. Life at Chinquapin centers around the outdoors. Residents enjoy miles of hiking and biking trails, trout fishing, pickleball courts, disc golf, a driving range, and gathering spaces like The Outpost Clubhouse, where seasonal community events bring neighbors together. Just beyond the gates, Panthertown Valley offers over 6,300 acres of protected wilderness with endless opportunities for hiking, biking, horseback riding, waterfall exploration, and more. Move immediately into a lock-and-leave mountain retreat, fully ready to enjoy today. This is a rare opportunity to experience the very best of Chinquapin from day one.

336 Firesong Ln, Glenville

$550,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1004222 MLS

For those who believe a home should have a story, this one has plenty to tell. Tucked into 1.59 private acres in Strawberry Hill, this extraordinary three-level retreat is a true labor of love, handcrafted with reclaimed materials, locally milled timber, mixed metals, and unexpected architectural details. Part treehouse, part mountain cabin, with a little steampunk and bohemian spirit thrown in, there is simply nothing cookie-cutter about it. The home overlooks Mill Creek Falls on Lake Glenville and feels beautifully tucked into the mountainside. White pine harvested from Strawberry Hill was locally milled for deck supports and beams, while reclaimed timber posts, cypress, Ipe decking, industrial fixtures, antique trim sourced from international travels, and even wood from a 1910 schooner give the home remarkable texture and character. Reclaimed windows, mixed metals, exposed steel and wood, a spiral staircase, and a clever pulley system for hanging plants continue the collected, handcrafted aesthetic. Inside, a wood-burning stove and radiant floor heat make this an inviting retreat in cooler weather. The two-bedroom layout includes a unique primary bedroom on the second floor with an additional loft accessed by ladder above the bedroom. Also, an additional bedroom and half bath off the kitchen. Outside, an open-air shower and a hot-and-cold soaking tub are built directly into the rock, creating a wonderfully unexpected place to unwind beneath the trees. The substantial construction includes 4x8 and 4x4 timbers and a structure pinned into the mountainside with Teflon-coated rebar. There is also room to expand for someone inspired to continue the vision. Strawberry Hill is less than 10 minutes from public access to Lake Glenville and offers community water, activity courts, deeded swimming access to the lake, boat storage, and plans for a future gated entrance. Private, creative, and unapologetically original, this is a true mountain hideaway for hikers, adventurers, artists, and anyone who would rather own something with soul than something ordinary. An AWD vehicle is required for driveway access.

347 Strawberry Hill Rd, Cullowhee

$798,500

2 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 1004167 MLS

Watch the western sky light up over Chimney Top Mountain from this welcoming contemporary mountain home. Abundant windows frame the views throughout its two levels, while an open main level brings together a spacious living area with a wood-burning fireplace, a dining area, and two inviting sitting areas. The updated kitchen features granite countertops, a sit-up bar with cabinetry on both sides for ample storage, and an adjacent walk-in pantry and laundry area. The primary suite is also on the main level, making one-level living an option. A half bathroom near the entry foyer adds convenience. Outside, the open deck invites you to linger over the view, with a retractable awning for comfort on sunny afternoons. Downstairs, guests have a private ensuite bedroom, while two bonus rooms offer space for an office, fitness room, or other flexible uses. An additional full bathroom serves this level. Each lower-level room enjoys Chimney Top views and access to the screened porch, where a gas fireplace and built-in TV create another comfortable place to gather. A separate entrance leads from this level to the backyard. Since ownership, the interior has been painted, all bathrooms have been updated, and engineered hardwood flooring adds warmth throughout. Ample closets and storage, a large encapsulated crawlspace with two access doors, and generous parking add everyday practicality. The home is offered partially furnished. Close to Sapphire amenities and convenient to Cashiers, Highlands, Brevard, and Asheville Regional Airport, this home is ready to enjoy as a primary residence, mountain getaway, or investment property. Settle in for the sunset — and let the view of Chimney Top draw you back outside.

695 Trays Island Rd, Sapphire

$869,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 1003988 MLS

Welcome to 138 Elderberry Drive, offered for the first time and ready for its next chapter. Located in the Holly Forest community of Sapphire, this well-maintained mountain home offers a warm and inviting setting with generous living spaces, multiple fireplaces, and wonderful outdoor areas for enjoying the cool mountain seasons. A covered front porch with classic locust railings provides a welcoming approach to the home. Inside, the open-concept main level features a spacious kitchen with an oversized center island that flows naturally into the large living room. Wood cathedral ceilings add warmth and character overhead, while a stone, wood-burning fireplace anchors the room. Outdoor living extends from both sides of the living area. One side opens to a covered and screened deck featuring its own stone, wood-burning fireplace, an ideal spot for cool evenings by the fire. On the opposite side, a second covered, open-air deck offers additional space for grilling, dining, and relaxing outdoors. The primary suite features wood cathedral ceilings and a pass-through fireplace shared with the living room. The primary bathroom includes a double vanity, oversized walk-in shower, and large walk-in closet. On the opposite side of the home, two guest bedrooms share a full hall bathroom with a tub, and one bedroom enjoys direct access to the covered deck. The lower level adds considerable flexibility with high ceilings, a multipurpose bonus room, a third full bathroom with a tub, and an expansive media and recreation room with plenty of space for effortless entertaining. A laundry and mudroom provide convenient access to the attached two-car garage, while a separate utility room offers additional functionality. With multiple covered outdoor living areas, two wood-burning fireplaces, generous gathering spaces, and a comfortable three-bedroom layout, 138 Elderberry Drive is well-suited for both full-time mountain living and a relaxing Sapphire getaway. Spend summer evenings grilling on the deck, gather around the outdoor fireplace as the temperatures cool, and enjoy the easygoing mountain lifestyle that makes Sapphire such a special place to call home.

138 Elderberry Dr, Sapphire

$674,000

2 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 1004276 MLS

Tucked into Sapphire's wooded mountain setting, 120 Holly Forest Ct offers a warm, inviting retreat surrounded by natural beauty. The dramatic great room features soaring ceilings, exposed wood beams, hardwood floors, and a striking floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, with broad windows bringing the outdoors in. An open dining area flows into the updated kitchen with crisp cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, generous counter space, and a breakfast bar. Multiple bedrooms and baths provide plenty of room for family and guests, while the loft adds flexible space overlooking the main living area. Downstairs, a spacious second living area with rustic wood ceilings and a wood stove creates an ideal spot for relaxing, recreation, or entertaining. Multiple decks invite you to enjoy the peaceful wooded surroundings and cool mountain air, while a garage provides convenient parking and storage. Residents can also enjoy an impressive array of community amenities, including a pool, fitness center, tennis and basketball courts, playground, barbecue areas, recreation facilities, and trails and paths. Located in the heart of Sapphire, this mountain home combines rustic character, comfortable living spaces, abundant recreation, and the relaxed Western North Carolina mountain lifestyle.

120 Holly Forest Ct, Sapphire

$1,280,000

4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 1004273 MLS

This Stone Creek Estates home blends refined mountain style with exceptional rental potential. Cathedral ceilings, timber accents and a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace enhance the great room, while walls of glass frame sweeping treetop views. The open layout flows to a screened dining porch and expansive decks ideal for mountain living. The main-level primary suite offers peaceful views and a spa-inspired bath. Upstairs, a loft, with a half bath, overlooks the great room and joins two guest bedrooms with a Jack-and-Jill bath. The lower level features a private exterior-access en-suite with a new mini-split and its own deck is perfect for guests. Convenient to Sapphire Valley amenities, dining, recreation and the Country Club of Sapphire Valley (membership by invitation. An encapsulated crawlspace and radon mitigation system provide added peace of mind. Ideal as a vacation rental, year-round or second home or legacy retreat.

67 Rock Mountain Rd, Sapphire

$1,850,000

4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 1003728 MLS

Your perfect getaway from the hustle and hassle of urban life. This charming Big View home boasts four en-suite bedrooms and all the ingredients of a North Carolina Mountain dream home, including curated indoor and outdoor gathering spaces. Meticulously maintained and upgraded over years of thoughtful stewardship, the home is move-in ready and furnished (with minor exceptions). Highlights include a “million-dollar” view of Lake Glenville and the mountains beyond, two large decks for lounging and entertaining, two large wood-burning stone fireplaces (living area and porch), a separate family room with a wet bar, a modern kitchen and ample dining space, a large master suite with a modern bath and a heated floor, and abundant bedrooms for extended family or friends. Located in the friendly mountain community of Trillium Village, this is indeed the place to realize your mountain/lake dreams. As with all Trillium properties, your ownership includes generational privileges. While not required, Trillium Links & Lake Club Membership is available. This membership provides exceptional access to numerous amenities, including an 18-hole championship links golf course, boat rentals and activities on Lake Glenville, indoor and outdoor tennis, pickleball, croquet, a fitness center, hiking trails, kids' programs, and an on-site chapel with seasonal services. Dining options include the recently renovated Clubhouse and the spectacular new Landings lakefront facility, expected to open soon. Please note that some community amenities require optional membership, which may have a waitlist.

16 High Hammock Way, Cashiers

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