About this home

Designed by acclaimed architect Jeffrey Dungan, this distinctive saltbox-style mountain residence at The Preserve at Whiteside Cliffs captures year-round views of Whiteside Mountain and Black Rock in a private, gated setting just minutes from Cashiers and Highlands. The home blends timeless architectural character with clean, modern finishes and an intentional, light-filled floor plan. The main level features open-concept living, dining, and kitchen spaces framed by expansive windows that draw in natural light and long-range mountain views. A defining architectural feature is the interior staircase connecting the main and lower levels, enhanced by tall windows that flood the space with natural light while framing the surrounding landscape. This seamless interior access, not found in all two-story residences within the community, adds both functionality and architectural presence. Outdoor living is thoughtfully integrated, with open and covered decks ideal for entertaining or relaxed mountain evenings. A screened porch off the primary bedroom offers a private retreat overlooking the surrounding mountain landscape. The lower level offers additional living space and a secondary kitchenette, creating flexibility for guests or extended stays, along with dedicated storage for outdoor equipment and seasonal items. The property also offers an established rental history for those seeking optional flexibility in ownership. Furnishings are negotiable outside of the purchase price. The Preserve at Whiteside Cliffs is a gated cottage community centrally located between Highlands and Cashiers, offering layered mountain views from Black Rock across the valley to Whiteside Mountain. Paved access, underground utilities, high-speed fiber optic connectivity, and a shared community fire pit support turnkey, low-maintenance living in a private mountain setting.

Facts and features

Schools

• Blue Ridge School

  elementary · K-6 · 5.1 mi

  5

• Smoky Mountain High

  high · 9-12 · 21.1 mi

  6

• Summit Charter School

  elementary · K-12 · 3.4 mi

  6

• Blue Ridge Virtual Early College

  middle · 7-12 · 5.2 mi

  4

• Cullowhee Valley School

  elementary · K-8 · 16.8 mi

  2

Price history

• Nov 6, 2026 · Price Changed$895,000
• Sep 18, 2026 · Price Changed$975,000
• Mar 4, 2026 · Listed$1,095,000
• Nov 30, 2025 · Listing Removed—
• Jul 23, 2025 · Price Changed$1,190,000
• Mar 21, 2025 · Listed$1,219,000
• Jan 29, 2025 · Listing Removed—
• Aug 23, 2024 · Price Changed$1,249,000

Tax history

• 2026$3,836 tax · $1,138,351 assessed
• 2025$3,929 tax · $1,138,351 assessed
• 2023$1,716 tax · $388,830 assessed
• 2022$716 tax · $175,000 assessed

Home value

$1,084,000

• Collateral Analytics$1,084,000
• Cotality$1,012,600
• Quantarium$1,290,346

Where it is