FOX DEN is a rare opportunity to own a work of legacy modernism in the mountains. One of Jim Fox’s most celebrated designs, it has been meticulously re-envisioned through a $1.5M+ renovation. This is a sculptural residence perched at 4,100 feet on Satulah Mountain, inside the town limits of Highlands. Fox’s dramatic structural concept of four intersecting planes creates a dynamic interplay of geometry, light, and shadow. Walls of glass capture long range vistas of Whiteside, Chimneytop, and Terrapin Mountains, transforming the home into a living observatory of the Blue Ridge landscape. Every system, surface, and finish has been renewed with reverence for the original architecture and an eye toward elevated mountain luxury. The main level is a flowing modernist plan uniting the living, dining, kitchen, and terrace. It includes an organic stacked stone fireplace; custom kitchen with Bosch and Fisher & Paykel paneled appliances; Caesarstone surfaces & Rohl fixtures and sleek cabinetry illuminated by skylights. This level embodies the essence of modern design: sculptural lines, natural materials, and an effortless connection to the outdoors. The upper level is a private retreat framed by triangular windows overlooking the forest canopy. In addition to the bedroom there is a dedicated office/studio space, walk-in closet, loft area and heated marble floors in the bath. It’s a serene, architectural escape designed for reflection, creativity, and quiet luxury. The lower-level centers around a lounge anchored by a mid century Brutalist fireplace and dry bar. Three generous guest suites each offer newly renovated en suite baths and private decks with forest and mountain views. The expansive lower deck reveals the home’s cantilevered diamond form structure, a breathtaking example of Fox’s engineering artistry. It serves as a dramatic outdoor venue for cooking, dining, and fireside evenings. FOX DEN has been featured in multiple books and Fine Homebuilding Magazine, recognized for its bold geometry and modernist innovation. Highlands, NC was named America’s Best Small Mountain Town by Travel & Leisure (2023) providing an exceptional setting for a home of this caliber. This is more than a residence. It is a collectable architectural treasure, a luxury mountain retreat with pedigree, provenance, and soul—ready for its next steward.
For sale
Price cut: $500K (8/27)
$1,945,000
220 Worley Road, Highlands, NC 28741
4beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1985
1.52 Acres Lot
$1,838,100 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$42/mo HOA
What's special
Organic stacked stone fireplaceWalk-in closet
- 140 days
- 2,122
- 149
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Carl Romberg,
Christie's International Real Estate Highlands-Cashiers
Source: HCMLS,MLS#: 1003026Originating MLS: Highlands Cashiers Board of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: ensuite bath
- Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Description: ensuite bath, private deck
- Level: Lower
Bedroom 3
- Description: ensuite bath, private deck
- Level: Lower
Bedroom 4
- Description: ensuite bath, private deck
- Level: Lower
Den
- Description: fireplace
- Level: Lower
Great room
- Description: stone wood burning fireplace
- Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Lower
Office
- Description: with additional small loft
- Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Level: Second
Heating
- Ductless, Electric, Zoned
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Electric, Multi Units, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Dishwasher, Free-Standing Electric Range, Vented Exhaust Fan
- Laundry: Inside, Lower Level, Laundry Room, Stacked
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Dry Bar, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Den, Living Room, Masonry, Stone, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Living area range: 2001-2500 Square Feet
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel, Parking Pad
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Balcony, Rear Porch, Covered, Deck, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Other
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Panoramic, Trees/Woods
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 1.52 Acres
- Features: Sloped Down, Views, Wooded, City Lot
- Topography: Sloping
Details
- Parcel number: 7449564918
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Tri-Level
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar, Frame, Glass, Shingle Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1985
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Applied for Permit, Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Fiber Optic Available, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Trails/Paths
- Subdivision: Satuah Vista
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $500 annually
- HOA name: Satulah Vista Homeowner's Association
Location
- Region: Highlands
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $1,487,480
- Annual tax amount: $5,940
- Date on market: 4/22/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 140 days
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$1,838,100
$1.75M - $1.93M
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/27/2026 | Price change | $1,945,000-20.4% |
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| 4/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,445,000-15% |
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| 12/2/2025 | Listing removed | $2,875,000 |
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| 7/28/2025 | Price change | $2,875,000-4.1% |
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| 7/14/2025 | Price change | $2,999,0000% |
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| 3/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,999,999+277.4% |
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| 4/29/2022 | Sold | $795,000-9.1% |
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| 3/30/2022 | Pending sale | $875,000 |
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| 3/28/2022 | Listed for sale | $875,000-11.2% |
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| 3/1/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/26/2022 | Listed for sale | $985,000 |
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| 2/2/2022 | Pending sale | $985,000 |
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| 1/31/2022 | Listed for sale | $985,000 |
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| 1/25/2022 | Pending sale | $985,000 |
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| 1/21/2022 | Listed for sale | $985,000+118.9% |
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| 7/30/2015 | Sold | $450,000+5.9% |
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| 7/20/2015 | Pending sale | $425,000-12.4% |
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| 4/1/2015 | Listed for sale | $485,000 |
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| 4/1/2015 | Pending sale | $485,000 |
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| 4/1/2015 | Listed for sale | $485,000 |
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| 2/8/2015 | Listing removed | $485,000 |
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| 1/21/2015 | Price change | $485,000-2% |
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| 1/18/2015 | Price change | $495,000-15.4% |
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| 1/16/2015 | Listed for sale | $585,000 |
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| 1/15/2015 | Pending sale | $585,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,941 +14.4% | $1,487,480 +14.8% |
| 2024 | $5,191 +21.5% | $1,295,920 +21.8% |
| 2023 | $4,272 +35.1% | $1,064,200 +104.4% |
| 2022 | $3,161 | $520,590 |
| 2021 | $3,161 +4.3% | $520,590 |
| 2020 | $3,030 +0.4% | $520,590 |
| 2019 | $3,017 -3.3% | $520,590 -9.9% |
| 2018 | $3,120 | $577,560 |
| 2017 | -- | $577,560 |
| 2016 | -- | $577,560 |
| 2015 | $3,120 +0.7% | $577,560 -37% |
| 2014 | $3,097 | $916,420 |
| 2013 | $3,097 | $916,420 |
| 2012 | -- | $916,420 |
| 2011 | -- | $916,420 |
| 2010 | -- | $916,420 |
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