Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds

453 Bright Mountain Rd, Cullowhee, NC 28723

Single FamilyProperty Type
1.09 acresLot Size
1975Year Built

Description

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...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)!
  • Listed by: Patrick Gleeson 828.782.0472 patrickgleeson4@gmail.com Brokerage DRE #C38041 • Christie's International Real Estate Highlands-Cashiers
Listing closed: 06/29/2026 12:00 AM • Source: Highlands-Cashiers BOR, MLS#: 1002528
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Property Information for 453 Bright Mountain Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $3,675 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: A Frame
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Subdivision Name: Bright Mountain
  • Has View: Yes
  • View: Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Pond
  • Has Waterfront: No
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1975
  • Lot Size: 1.09 AC / 47,480 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Directions: Please take N. Norton Rd past Trillium a short distance. Then take a RIGHT into Bright Mountain Subdivision (big sign is present). Follow uphill and winding, stay RIGHT to 453.
  • Latitude: 35.152933
  • Longitude: -83.14485198
  • MLS Area Major: North Norton
  • Water Body Name: Lake Glenville
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 7563164411
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,675.19
  • Tax Lot: 11
  • Tax Year: 2024
Parking
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Gravel, Parking Lot

Property

Lot Information
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Lot Features: Sloped, Wooded, Steep Slope
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.09
  • Lot Size Area: 1.09
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Topography: Sloping, Terraced
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1975
Building Features
  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Roof: Shingle
Utilities
  • Sewer: Shared Septic
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Propane
  • Water Source: Private, Well

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Deck
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Oven, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Finished, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ductless
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Ductless
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Basement, Living Room, Masonry, Wood Burning
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), High Speed Internet
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup

Room Information

Room 1
  • Type: Master Bedroom
  • Level: Upper
  • Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 2
  • Type: Family Room
  • Level: Main
  • Features: Beamed Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 3
  • Type: Bedroom 2
  • Level: Main
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 4
  • Type: Bedroom 3
  • Level: Main
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 5
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Level: Main
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 6
  • Type: Loft
  • Level: Main
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 7
  • Type: Bedroom 4
  • Level: Main
  • Area Units: Square Feet

Property History for 453 Bright Mountain Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 29, 2026

Closed

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #1002528

$1,240,400—
Jun 25, 2026

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1943474236

$1,241,000

+33.4% / yr

Jun 15, 2026

Under Contract-No Show

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #1002528

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/29/2026

Closed

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #1002528

$1,240,400
06/25/2026

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1943474236

$1,241,000

+33.4% / yr

06/15/2026

Under Contract-No Show

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #1002528

—

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 453 Bright Mountain Road

Taxable Value

Land

$155,680

Additions

$1,038,074
Total$1,193,754

Tax Record

2025

$4,536 ($378 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

4

Baths

2

Total Finished SqFt

3,800 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,984 SqFt

Finished Basement SqFt

816 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

47,597 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1975

Year Renovated

1990

County

JACKSON

APN

7563-16-4411

Schools near 453 Bright Mountain Road

This home is within Jackson County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 13
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 13
Rating
School
Distance
Blue Ridge School
PublicPK to 6

Blue Ridge Virtual Early College
Public7 to 13

Smoky Mountain High
Public9 to 12

Jackson County Early College
Public9 to 13

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 453 Bright Mountain Road, Cullowhee, NC 28723
$1,240,400
4
–
47,480
–
2
2
860
17,424
$705,000
3
–
80,150
$495,000
3
2,203
76,230
$310,000
2
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26,136
$16,500
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85,813

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