lands for sale Highlands, United States

Nestled in the prestigious Bowery area of Highlands, this expansive 3.95-acre lot offers a rare opportunity to build your dream home. Enjoy breathtaking views of Whiteside Mountain while relishing the perfect balance of in-town convenience and serene privacy. With its gentle topography, this lot provides an ideal setting for an effortless build. There is already a trail into the lot with easy access and several cleared areas. Don't miss this chance to own a premier property in one of Highlands most sought-after locations!

Beautiful 2.95 lot located in Highlands. The property has paved access from Bowery Road which is a very exclusive area. While minutes away from Main Street it offers the privacy so many are seeking. You can reconnect with nature as well as being close to everything Highlands has to offer. The churches, extraordinary shops, restaurants, The Performing Arts Center, The Bascom, Highlands Playhouse, The Chamber Music Festival, The Hudson Library, Nature Center/Botanical Gardens and much more are awaiting you in Highlands. And for another treat the eclectic community of Cashiers is only ten miles from Highlands.

Discover an incredible opportunity to live in The Ridge, Cashiers' new in-town gated community. Located less than a mile from the crossroads and along a quieter route to Highlands, this area offers easy access to all that Cashiers and Highlands have to offer. This lot is situated next to green space, offering tranquil privacy and underground utilities, including power, water, and fiber optics and has been surveyed. As you enter the gates of The Ridge, you will appreciate the wide, gently sloping roads leading to the properties. Living at The Ridge strikes the ideal balance between a private mountain lifestyle and the vibrant amenities of Cashiers. Enjoy fine dining, unique boutiques, local breweries, live music venues, boating, fishing, hiking, and, of course, plenty of opportunities for relaxation.

Discover an incredible opportunity to live in The Ridge, Cashiers' new in-town gated community. Located less than a mile from the crossroads and along a quieter route to Highlands, this area offers easy access to all that Cashiers and Highlands have to offer. This lot is positioned on the ridge, providing beautiful mountain views, a sense of tranquil privacy, and access to underground utilities, including power, water, and fiber optics and has been surveyed. With a level entrance from the road and an easily buildable site, there are numerous design possibilities for your new home. As you enter the gates of The Ridge, you will appreciate the wide, gently sloping roads leading to the properties. Living at The Ridge strikes the ideal balance between a private mountain lifestyle and the vibrant amenities of Cashiers. Enjoy fine dining, unique boutiques, local breweries, live music venues, boating, fishing, hiking, and, of course, plenty of opportunities for relaxation.

A fantastic opportunity to live in The Ridge, Cashier’s new in town gated development. Located less than a mile from the crossroads on the less traveled route towards Highlands. This beautiful lot offers a gentle building site and easy access from the road. It provides a peaceful and tranquil environment for your mountain dream home. Improvements to the property include survey, underground utilities including power, water and fiber optics. As soon as you enter the gates of The Ridge you will appreciate the wide gentle roads that lead to gently sloping properties. Residing at The Ridge is the perfect balance of private mountain life and proximity to the brilliant town of Cashiers. Enjoy fine dining, boutiques, breweries, music venues, boating, fishing, hiking, and of course relaxing.

A fantastic opportunity to live in The Ridge, Cashier’s new in-town gated development. Located less than a mile from the crossroads on the less traveled route towards Highlands. This beautiful lot offers a completely level driveway, level home entrance, garage and grounds. Located on a cul-de-sac and across from community green space, it provides a peaceful and tranquil environment for your mountain dream home. Improvements to the property include survey, under brushing, and 4-bedroom septic permit. Underground utilities include power, water and fiber optics. As soon as you enter the gates of The Ridge you will appreciate the wide gentle roads that lead to gently sloping properties. Residing at The Ridge is the perfect balance of private mountain life and proximity to the brilliant town of Cashiers. Enjoy fine dining, boutiques, breweries, music venues, boating, fishing, hiking, and of course relaxing.

Rare opportunity to own property in the center of Cashiers! Facing Cashiers Lake, this oversized lot is easily accessible via Valley Road. More than an acre of the 2.4-acre parcel is flat and buildable! It is currently leased month-to-month but can be canceled at any time.

Between two North Carolina mountain ridges lies an expansive grassy meadow. Silver Run Creek winds along the middle, sparkling in the sunshine. This is Silver Run Reserve. A private low density mountain community, Nearly 300 acres adjoining the Nantahala National Forest and a Nature Conservancy, 120+ acres reserved and enhanced as shared community space, A variety of activity-focused and natural amenities, Located within the prestigious southern corridor of Cashiers, just 5 minutes from the crossroads. Full-time Community Experience Coordinator to make luxury mountain living effortless. Ridge Top Estates: 2 to 3 acres, private estate lots with elevated views of the facing mountain ridge and valley meadow below. These lots feature gentle topography and are located in close proximity to many of the community amenities. Single structure homes in keeping with architectural guidelines are allowed within a generous building envelope. Silver run offers many enjoyable desired amenities and activities: The Lodge- Community gathering space. The Water Plant, A Fitness & Activity Center- Fitness area, Golf instruction and simulation lab, Open recreation space. The Lost Library- Hiking destination located on highest elevation mountain point, Sweeping panoramic views. The Pavilion- Indoor/outdoor seating areas, Open air bar. Pool- Panoramic mountain & meadow views. Activities include Hiking, Fishing, Boating and Swimming, Golf Park, and Curated events and experiences. Call or text Liz Harris, consistently ranked a top broker on the Cashiers-Highlands Plateau at 828-342-3194 for a tour and more information.

Discover the ideal setting for a future custom home within Silver Run Reserve, the Plateau’s newest and most sought-after low-density luxury community. Lot RT-6 offers a beautifully usable homesite with gentle topography and a natural flat knoll—an ideal canvas for an architecturally significant mountain retreat. Set along a quiet ridgeline, the property captures year-round, short-range mountain vistas that create a serene and scenic backdrop in every season. Silver Run Reserve is a private, low-density community encompassing nearly 300 acres in the prestigious southern corridor of Cashiers. Ideally located just five minutes from the Crossroads, it adjoins both the Nantahala National Forest and protected Nature Conservancy land, offering a rare blend of privacy and natural beauty. Over 100 acres are preserved and enhanced as shared community space, fostering a deep connection to the landscape. At the heart of Silver Run is a commitment to effortless, elevated living, supported by a full-time Community Experience Coordinator who curates events, activities, and personalized services. The Water Plant, a modern fitness and activity center, includes a gym, golf instruction and simulation lab, open recreation areas, and a lounge for TV and sports viewing. The Meadow House, slated for completion in late 2026, will offer indoor and outdoor seating, a full bar, commercial kitchen, and dining spaces for social gatherings. The Pool and Pool House overlook sweeping mountain and meadow views, creating a serene retreat for residents. Additional activities include hiking trails, fishing, boating, swimming, and golf simulation, along with curated experiences that bring neighbors together. Silver Run Reserve is more than a community—it’s a lifestyle grounded in nature, luxury, and connection.

Between two North Carolina mountain ridges lies an expansive grassy meadow. Silver Run Creek winds along the middle, sparkling in the sunshine. This is Silver Run Reserve. A private low density mountain community, Nearly 300 acres adjoining the Nantahala National Forest and a Nature Conservancy, 120+ acres reserved and enhanced as shared community space, A variety of activity-focused and natural amenities, Located within the prestigious southern corridor of Cashiers, just 5 minutes from the crossroads. Full-time Community Experience Coordinator to make luxury mountain living effortless. Ridge Top Estates: 2 to 3 acres, private estate lots with elevated views of the facing mountain ridge and valley meadow below. These lots feature gentle topography and are located in close proximity to many of the community amenities. Single structure homes in keeping with architectural guidelines are allowed within a generous building envelope. Silver run offers many enjoyable desired amenities and activities: The Lodge- Community gathering space. The Water Plant, A Fitness & Activity Center- Fitness area, Golf instruction and simulation lab, Open recreation space. The Lost Library- Hiking destination located on highest elevation mountain point, Sweeping panoramic views. The Pavilion- Indoor/outdoor seating areas, Open air bar. Pool- Panoramic mountain & meadow views. Activities include Hiking, Fishing, Boating and Swimming, Golf Park, and Curated events and experiences. Check out the Silver Run Reserve website!

Poised to redefine the very heart of the community, Cashiers East Village presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to acquire and shape 24.5 acres in the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau’s most coveted destination. Conceived by the renowned Kessler Collection and designed by acclaimed architect Christian B. Sottile, this visionary mixed-use development seamlessly integrates boutique lodging, refined dining, curated retail, and vibrant cultural spaces with nearly one-third of the land preserved as greenspace. At its center, Cashiers Hall will serve as a cultural landmark, hosting artisan retail, educational exhibits, and community events. In addition, the project is designed as a natural extension of The Village Green and will take full advantage of public amenities such as the Village Ramble, further enhancing Cashiers’ walkable, community-centered lifestyle. With all entitlements secured, due diligence complete, and fully approved plans ready for construction, East Village is shovel-ready today. Beyond its architectural brilliance and world-class hospitality offerings, it stands as a rare investment and legacy project — an unparalleled chance to purchase the very heart of Cashiers and guide its thoughtful growth, creating a positive and lasting impact for future generations to enjoy and protect.

Enjoy stunning vistas of the distinguished Whiteside Mountain and neighboring peaks from this property within the Wade Hampton Golf Course. Positioned conveniently along the Chimneytop Trail loop and only minutes from the Cashiers crossroads, this homesite offers a prime location. Wade Hampton Golf Club stands as a multi-award-winning community, meticulously crafted to protect its pristine surroundings. As the foremost golf club on the Highlands/Cashiers Plateau, Wade Hampton boasts an exceptional 18-hole golf course expertly designed by the renowned golf course architect Tom Fazio. This meticulously planned and maintained course caters to those who seek a genuine, high-quality golfing experience. Invitation to Wade Hampton Golf Club is by invitation only.

This wooded lot has Fenley Forest road frontage but is best accessed through the Point neighborhood on Upper Meadow Road. There is a fine, fairly flat building site in the middle of the lot which is surrounded by large deciduous trees. Ownership in the Point offers a one-slip dock at Lake Glenville, use of the beautiful large conservation area (flower gardens, grassy lawns) and the gazebo with bathrooms and a fireplace.

There are rare homesites, and then there are places that feel as though they were set aside for something extraordinary. Perched within Silver Run Reserve at an exceptional elevation of almost 4000 feet , this 9+ acre estate homesite offers the uncommon opportunity to own what feels like a private mountaintop, complete with sweeping 180-degree, year-round long-range mountain views and unforgettable sunsets that unfold across the western sky. What makes this property truly remarkable is not only its view, but its usability. Many high-elevation parcels within the Cashiers area offer drama, but few offer this kind of gentle, workable topography at the top of the mountain. Here, multiple potential build sites create a rare canvas for a legacy estate, family compound, guest cottage, expansive lawns, gardens, and outdoor living spaces designed to fully embrace the landscape. A roughed-in driveway leads to a generous building area, allowing the scale and privacy of the property to be immediately understood. From the moment you arrive, the experience is undeniable: the land opens, the mountains stretch in every direction, and the homesite feels both commanding and deeply peaceful. Along the eastern boundary, protected Nature Conservancy land adds an enduring sense of seclusion and natural beauty. The Summit at Silver Run captures the epic reality of mountain ownership at its highest level: elevation, acreage, privacy, sunset views, and the freedom to create something truly lasting. All of this is set within a fully amenitized community just minutes from the heart of Cashiers, offering the rare combination of being perched above it all while remaining connected to one of the Plateau’s most desirable mountain communities.

Set within the fully amenitized Silver Run Reserve just minutes from Cashiers, this exceptional estate homesite offers a rare combination of elevation, view, and buildability. Positioned to capture sweeping long-range mountain vistas with a coveted western exposure, the property is perfectly oriented for golden afternoon light and dramatic sunset views. A naturally gentled-out area provides an unusually approachable homesite for a property of this altitude, allowing for a thoughtful estate design that takes full advantage of the surrounding mountain landscape. With its sense of privacy, beautiful topography, and commanding outlook, this homesite presents an outstanding opportunity to create a legacy mountain retreat in one of Cashiers’ most desirable private communities.

Between two North Carolina mountain ridges lies an expansive grassy meadow. Silver Run Creek winds along the middle, sparkling in the sunshine. This is Silver Run Reserve: A private low density mountain community boasting nearly 300 acres adjoining the Nantahala National Forest and a Nature Conservancy. Mountain Estate 6 is one of the only two long-range, mountain view lots remaining within the community. It offers privacy with a sweeping, long drive winding down to the homesite and with National Forest lining the entire left side of the street. Highlighted features of the community include over 100 acres reserved and enhanced as shared community space, a variety of activity-focused and natural amenities, all located within the prestigious southern corridor of Cashiers, just 5 minutes from the crossroads. Full-time Community Experience Coordinator makes luxury mountain living effortless. Silver Run Reserve offers many enjoyable desired amenities and activities: The Water Plant - a fitness and activity center which includes a gym, golf instruction and simulation lab, open recreation space, tv sports viewing area and more; The Meadow House(est. completion 2026) - Indoor/outdoor seating areas and bar, commercial kitchen, dining seating and more; The Pool and Pool House - Panoramic mountain & meadow views. Activities include Hiking Trails, Fishing, Boating and Swimming, Golf Simulator, and Curated events and experiences. Call or text Liz Harris at 828-342-3194 for a personal tour and more information.

Discover an exceptional estate homesite within Silver Run Reserve, offering breathtaking panoramic views, including a commanding perspective of iconic Whiteside Mountain. The driveway has been roughed in and the homesite thoughtfully positioned to maximize both view corridors and privacy, creating an effortless path toward building your mountain retreat. Encompassing over five acres, this property offers rare seclusion, with a substantial portion of the land bordered by Nature Conservancy holdings, ensuring enduring natural protection and an extraordinary sense of serenity. Silver Run Reserve has quickly become one of the Plateau’s most sought-after fully amenitized communities, ideally located just five minutes from the heart of Cashiers along the coveted Highway 107 South corridor. Designed around a refined mountain lifestyle, the community features boutique lakes, extensive trail systems, and thoughtfully preserved green space woven throughout. The Meadow House(Est. Completion Date of Winter 2026) serves as a central gathering place for dining and connection, while the Water Plant offers state-of-the-art fitness and wellness amenities. The Meadow Pool and Pool House offer a resort style experience overlooking the generous meadow and mountains. With its intentional master planning, architectural standards, and commitment to preservation, Silver Run Reserve delivers both legacy value and an elevated everyday living experience.

If you're seeking an opportunity to build your dream mountain estate with acreage look no further. This first time to market, heritage 35.30-acre agriculturally zoned property is located in beautiful Betty's Creek valley. The cove forest is filled with an abundance of native plants and hardwoods with opportunity to develop private nature trails to enjoy the flora and fauna. There are at least two beautiful potential building sites that could accommodate estate sized homes with ample acreage to conserve with quiet enjoyment. There is opportunity to create home sites with sweeping 270 degree views of Betty's Creek valley looking east towards the sunrise and west towards the sunset. This property abuts the Rabun Gap Nacoochee School (RGNS) campus and is within a reasonable walking distance to the school along the picturesque OV Justus and Neville Road corridors. With the exception of some old farm paths, the property is unimproved. It is also unrestricted except for any relevant county ordinances related to agricultural zoning. Located less than 10 minutes from Downtown Clayton, less than 10 minutes from the North Carolina state line, less than five minutes from HWY 246 and convenient to various amenities including grocery stores, restaurants and area shopping.

Sweeping Blue Ridge mountain views. 5.5 acres. Gated community. Just 4 miles to Lake Jocassee access. This homesite in Jocassee Ridge offers a rare combination of scale, privacy, and long-range perspective. Positioned to capture unobstructed 50-mile views, the topography provides a natural building envelope that takes full advantage of the landscape while still allowing flexibility in design. Whether the vision is a primary residence or a mountain retreat, the setting supports both. With 5.5 acres, there is room to do more than just build. The property lends itself to creating a true outdoor environment. Think terraced living spaces, fire features, or a pool and entertaining area oriented toward the ridgeline. The elevation and orientation ensure that the views remain the focal point. Located within the gates of Jocassee Ridge, the community offers a sense of seclusion without sacrificing access. Lake Jocassee is just minutes away, with Lake Keowee close behind for additional boating, dining, and golf options. You are positioned in the heart of the Upstate’s outdoor corridor with access to hiking trails, waterfalls, and protected lands surrounding Jocassee Gorges. Driving distance to Greenville (1 hour), Clemson (40 min) Cashiers (40 Min), Asheville (90 min) Atlanta (2 hours)

Discover an exceptional opportunity to own approximately 286.45 acres in a highly desirable location between the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau and Western Carolina University. Just minutes from Bear Lake, Bear Lake Reserve, Castle Ladyhawke, and Jackson County Airport, the property offers convenient paved-road access to a gated entrance. Inside the gate, a well-established internal road system winds through mature hardwood forests and rises to elevated ridgelines showcasing sweeping, long-range mountain views. The acreage provides remarkable privacy and versatility, making it ideal for a legacy estate, multi-generational compound, recreational retreat, or a thoughtfully planned development. The sellers are experienced developers, and their knowledge and expertise would be a valuable benefit to the next owner. Their insight can assist with development planning, entitlement, and approval processes. A preliminary proposed master plan is available, envisioning a 64-lot RV resort with clubhouse and pool, along with 25 large estate homesites, offering compelling potential for investors and developers alike. One of the final large, flexible tracts in Jackson County, this property pairs natural beauty with proximity to top-tier amenities—creating a rare opportunity in Western North Carolina's mountain landscape. Seller is motivated and will consider all offers. Bring your vision and explore the possibilities of this extraordinary mountain holding.