New
$825,000
2 bd · 2.5 ba · · 13,068 sqft lot
142 Edwards Creek Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
Single family · Built 1961 ·
$4,372/mo est. payment
- Stories
- 2
Flood factor 10/10
About this home
Firefly Cottage invites you to experience the charm of Historic Horse Cove, just 8 minutes from Main Street Highlands. This unrestricted property is currently a thriving vacation rental and offers endless possibilities-whether as a private retreat or continued income-producing investment. Bordering the soothing waters of Edwards Creek, the cottage welcomes you with a light-filled interior featuring vaulted ceilings with striking dark beams and warm hardwood floors. A stunning stone fireplace anchors the living room, while the screened porch off the main level expands your entertaining space. A spacious grilling deck is perfect for outside cooking and entertaining guests. The lower level hosts the primary suite, complete with its own fireplace, and both bedrooms open onto a second screened porch with tranquil creek views. Thoughtful details like heated bathroom floors add comfort throughout. Outdoors, gather around the firepit to enjoy the peaceful sounds of the bubbling creek, or watch fireflies dance across the beautifully landscaped yard. There is abundant wildlife to see at this property! The home is offered furnished with a few exceptions, making it move-in ready for your personal mountain getaway or a seamless continuation as a vacation rental. Firefly Cottage is truly a place where memories are made.
Facts and features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Primary Bedroom Level: Lower
- Bedroom 2 Level: Lower
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 Bathrooms: 1
Interior Features
- Eat in kitchen
- Kitchen island
- Primary downstairs
- Pantry
- Vaulted ceilings
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
Appliances
- Dryer
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Washer
- Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Main Level
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air, Electric
- Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Heating Features: Central, Ductless
- Heating: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Room Level: Main
- Kitchen Level: Main
Other Rooms
- Living Room Level: Main
Waterfront and Water Access
- Water Body Name: Edwards Creek
- Creek
- Waterfront
Schools
- 6
Highlands School
elementary · K-12 · 1.5 mi
- 6
Macon Middle School
middle · 7-8 · 13.4 mi
- 3
Mountain View Intermediate School
elementary · 5-6 · 13.5 mi
- 5
Franklin High
high · 9-12 · 14.9 mi
- 5
South Macon Elementary
elementary · K-4 · 13.8 mi
- 1
Bartram Academy
high · 9-12 · 13.9 mi
Price history
- Oct 26, 2026 · Price Changed$825,000
- Mar 2, 2026 · Listed$849,000
- Jan 13, 2026 · Listing Removed—
- Sep 11, 2025 · Listed$895,000
- Oct 27, 2022 · Sold$725,000
- Oct 5, 2017 · Sold$395,000
- Dec 13, 2016 · Price Changed$399,000
- Nov 4, 2016 · Listed$425,000
Tax history
- 2025$2,147 tax · $701,190 assessed
- 2024$2,147 tax · $701,190 assessed
- 2023$2,135 tax · $701,190 assessed
- 2022$1,644 tax · $357,270 assessed
- 2021$1,644 tax · $357,270 assessed
- 2020$1,553 tax · $357,270 assessed
- 2019$1,540 tax · $357,270 assessed
- 2018$668 tax · $159,330 assessed
Home value
$841,000
- Collateral Analytics$841,000
- Cotality$795,900
- Quantarium$1,044,852
Where it is
Listed by CATHY GARREN · Highlands Sotheby's International Realty · Cashiers
