$599,000
About this home
Discover an extraordinary opportunity to build your mountain retreat on 4.78 acres in the exclusive gated community of Shepherd's Mountain. Perched at 4,000 feet in elevation, this exceptional homesite showcases breathtaking 360-degree panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and shimmering Lake Glenville. A rare, expansive level building site with an established access road provides the perfect setting for a custom luxury residence designed to embrace the spectacular vistas and cool mountain climate. Ideally located just minutes from Cashiers, Lake Glenville, championship golf, hiking trails, waterfalls, and the area's exceptional dining and shopping, this property offers the perfect balance of privacy, convenience, and mountain elegance. Whether you're creating a peaceful getaway or a legacy estate, this remarkable homesite offers an unparalleled opportunity to experience the extraordinary lifestyle of the Cashiers-Highlands Plateau.
Property details
- MLS
- Canopy MLS
- MLS #
- CAR4414142
- Property type
- Lot
- Subdivision
- Shepherd Mountain
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 33
- On market date
- August 12, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- N/A
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- N/A
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 154
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.8:1
- District
- Jackson County Public Schools
- Enrollment
- 130
- Student:teacher ratio
- 10.8:1
- District
- Jackson County Public Schools
Walkability
Blended score for Cullowhee's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Market position
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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 14, 2026.
Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.