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  • $1,375,000

    453 Bright Mountain Road, Cullowhee, NC 28723

    4beds
    --sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1975
    1.09 Acres Lot
    $1,285,700 Zestimate®
    $--/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Rock workCaptivating lake glenville viewsDesigner lighting fixturesVaulted living-kitchen-fireplace-deck areasTimber-chinked wallsRough sawn flooringNew windows and doors
    You will be immediately impressed by this completely renovated "rustic-chalet" style getaway! Thanks to the Owner and Lehotsky & Sons builders, a diamond has been created from what was once a piece of coal. Located in the highly sought after Bright Mountain community on the sunny side of Lake Glenville, all of interiors are tastefully update. Think "new construction" in a vintage A-Frame style dwelling. From the Timber-Chinked walls, to the rough sawn flooring, new windows and doors, all mechanical including HVAC units, structural engineering, encapsulated, with landscape upgrades including boulder walls, parking areas, foundation improvements and a comprehensive drainage plan. Inside, the stone fireplace improvements, rock work, designer lighting fixtures, custom cabinetry and high end appliances in the kitchen. All bathrooms all have designer tile work, and the decking has been retained. Captivating Lake Glenville views accompany your morning coffee or evening cocktail hours with friends and family. In summary, this is a 4BR/5BA masterpiece that lives large but is not overwhelming. It 'flows"...from the driveways to the entry, to the vaulted living-kitchen-fireplace-deck areas, to the upper "honeymoon suite" primary bedroom, to the main floor guest suites, to the lower-level multi purpose living environment. Meanwhile, this property brings the outside in, thanks to the surrounding hills, pastures, lakes, mountains, and streams that bless it. Culowhee and Cashiers are the true blend of living in solitude but being close to everything (just 11 minutes from the Cashiers Crossroads)!
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    Listed by:

    Patrick Gleeson,

    Christie's International Real Estate Highlands-Cashiers

    Source: HCMLS,MLS#: 1002528Originating MLS: Highlands Cashiers Board of Realtors

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 5
      • Full bathrooms: 5
      Heating
      • Central, Ductless, Multi-Fuel
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Ductless
      Appliances
      • Included: Gas Oven, Refrigerator
      • Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
      Features
      • Breakfast Bar, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Workshop
      • Flooring: Tile, Wood
      • Basement: Crawl Space,Finished,Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
      • Number of fireplaces: 2
      • Fireplace features: Basement, Living Room, Masonry, Wood Burning

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Gravel, Parking Lot
      Features
      • Levels: One and One Half
      • Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Deck
      • Exterior features: Private Yard, Propane Tank - Leased
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Lake
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Lake
      • Waterfront features: None
      • Body of water: Lake Glenville
      Lot
      • Size: 1.09 Acres
      • Features: Partially Cleared, Pond on Lot, Wooded, Steep Slope
      • Topography: Sloping,Terraced
      Details
      • Parcel number: 7563164411
      • Zoning description: Residential

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: A-Frame
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Wood Siding
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1975

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Shared Septic
      • Water: Private, Well
      • Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, High Speed Internet Available, Propane

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: None
      • Subdivision: Bright Mountain
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Cullowhee

      Financial & listing details

      • Tax assessed value: $1,193,754
      • Annual tax amount: $3,675
      • Date on market: 2/2/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 629 days
      • Road surface type: Gravel
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        Estimated market value

        $1,285,700

        $1.22M - $1.35M

        $2,853/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        5/14/2026Contingent$1,375,000
        Source: HCMLS #1002528 Report a problem
        2/2/2026Listed for sale$1,375,000-3.5%
        Source: HCMLS #1002528 Report a problem
        1/1/2026Listing removed$1,425,000
        Source: HCMLS #1000099 Report a problem
        9/18/2025Price change$1,425,000-4.9%
        Source: HCMLS #1000099 Report a problem
        2/6/2025Listed for sale$1,499,000
        Source: HCMLS #1000099 Report a problem
        2/1/2025Listing removed$1,499,000
        Source: HCMLS #105856 Report a problem
        8/2/2024Listed for sale$1,499,000+435.4%
        Source: HCMLS #105856 Report a problem
        4/23/2021Sold$280,000-25.3%
        Source: HCMLS #94481 Report a problem
        3/17/2021Pending sale$375,000
        Source: HCMLS #94481 Report a problem
        9/25/2020Listed for sale$375,000
        Source: MCKEE PROPERTIES #94481 Report a problem
        8/27/2020Pending sale$375,000
        Source: MCKEE PROPERTIES #94481 Report a problem
        8/27/2020Listed for sale$375,000-5.8%
        Source: MCKEE PROPERTIES #94481 Report a problem
        2/16/2016Listing removed$398,000
        Source: LANDMARK REALTY GROUP #77320 Report a problem
        5/20/2012Price change$398,000-14.4%
        Source: REID REAL ESTATE #73454 Report a problem
        7/2/2011Listed for sale$465,000
        Source: REID REAL ESTATE #73454 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$4,130 +246.7%$1,193,754 +364.9%
        2024$1,191 +12.9%$256,754 +14.8%
        2023$1,055 -20.1%$223,610 -22.4%
        2022$1,320 -21.2%$288,320 -27.8%
        2021$1,675 -2.7%$399,080 -0.4%
        2020$1,721 $400,630
        2019$1,721 $400,630
        2018$1,721 $400,630
        2017$1,721 +2.4%$400,630
        2015$1,681 +4.2%$400,630 -20.8%
        2011$1,613 $505,900

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