Imagine waking up to these views, then launching your boat just 1/10 of a mile away for a day spent swimming, fishing, tubing... - 135 Ridge Top Drive, Topton
Fishing pier and boat launch is just a hop skip and a jump away! (Only 1/10 of a mile). - 135 Ridge Top Drive, Topton
Pristine nature! - 135 Ridge Top Drive, Topton
Cast your line for one of Nantahala's famous Kokanee Salmon! - 135 Ridge Top Drive, Topton
Boat access and public fishing pier. - 135 Ridge Top Drive, Topton
Lakes End Marina and Cafe. Boat rentals, Friday night fish-fries, swimming and community! - 135 Ridge Top Drive, Topton
Crystal clear water and boating fun! - 135 Ridge Top Drive, Topton
Unbeatable views from the deck. - 135 Ridge Top Drive, Topton
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The getaway you need. - 135 Ridge Top Drive, Topton
View from the deck! - 135 Ridge Top Drive, Topton
Luxury living room. - 135 Ridge Top Drive, Topton
Fireplace for cozy falls and winters. - 135 Ridge Top Drive, Topton
Indoor outdoor living all year. - 135 Ridge Top Drive, Topton
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Comfortably sleeps 6+ plus a loft and bonus room. - 135 Ridge Top Drive, Topton
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Great loft space for work or kids play! - 135 Ridge Top Drive, Topton
Natuzzi leather sofa. - 135 Ridge Top Drive, Topton
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Natuzzi sofa- so stunning with a gramophone that your iPhone sits in to play music. - 135 Ridge Top Drive, Topton
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Natuzzi furnishings thorughout. - 135 Ridge Top Drive, Topton
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Main level bed... - 135 Ridge Top Drive, Topton
...and bath - 135 Ridge Top Drive, Topton
Always gorgeous views. - 135 Ridge Top Drive, Topton
Heading downstairs to the rec space. - 135 Ridge Top Drive, Topton
Relax with a movie or an 80's retro arcade game! - 135 Ridge Top Drive, Topton
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Bonus room downstairs. - 135 Ridge Top Drive, Topton
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Primary suite. - 135 Ridge Top Drive, Topton
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Public fishing pier. - 135 Ridge Top Drive, Topton
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$625,000

135 Ridge Top Drive
Topton, NC 28781
Listed by Sadie Carlson · Looking Glass Realty
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living area
2,329 sqft
Year built
2004

About this home

The Mountain Lake Lifestyle You’ve Been Dreaming About One of Lake Nantahala’s greatest draws is how wild and pristine it remains. With the vast majority of the surrounding shoreline protected from development, the lake offers a peaceful mountain setting without the traffic, noise, or premium price tag often associated with larger, more populated lakes. Perched above the lake, this beautifully furnished log cabin offers sweeping lake and mountain views and easy access to everything that makes Lake Nantahala special. A public fishing pier and boat access are approximately 1/10 mile away, with the marina and café just 1.5 miles away. Spend summer days on a pontoon, tubing, paddling, swimming, or fishing for kokanee salmon, walleye, bass, and trout, then come home to relax on the expansive decks and take in the views. Inside, warm wood finishes, a fireplace, and inviting gathering spaces create a true four season mountain retreat. The home is currently operating as a short term rental through Vacasa, offering flexibility as a personal getaway, second home, or investment property. Updates include a new furnace in 2023, fully encapsulated crawlspace with permanent dehumidifier in 2022, and extensive décor updates in 2022. Designer furnishings convey, including many Natuzzi pieces, making this a truly turnkey opportunity. Western North Carolina lake life, incredible views, easy water access, and room to breathe, without the typical lakefront cost.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4418835
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
El Shaddai Estates
Status
Active
Days on market
28
On market date
August 27, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
N/A
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Nearby schools

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.

Elementary
Andrews Elementary
9.77 mi away · Grades -1-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
2.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
358
Student:teacher ratio
14.9:1
District
Cherokee County Schools
Middle
Andrews Middle
8.19 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
2.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
188
Student:teacher ratio
12.5:1
District
Cherokee County Schools
High
Macon Early College High School
15.48 mi away · Grades 9-13
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.1
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
129
Student:teacher ratio
32.3:1
District
Macon County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Topton'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).

14
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
4.5 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

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$125,000 down
$500,000 loan
Principal & interest$3,243
Property tax (est.)$521
Home insurance (est.)$150

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