Waterfront Homes for Sale in Highlands, NC
Waterfront listings in Highlands, NC front the small in-town lakes, the Cullasaja River and the streams falling off the plateau. Browse Highlands real estate, create a free account to save this search and receive new listing alerts, or call Cashiers Valley Real Estate at 828-743-8900 for local guidance.
Find Waterfront Homes for Sale in Highlands, NC
Waterfront in Highlands means something different from waterfront on the big reservoirs to the north. Here it is Mirror Lake and Lake Sequoyah within the town itself, Harris Lake, the Cullasaja River as it runs toward the gorge, and the streams and falls that give this plateau its character. The parcels are smaller, the water is moving or modest in scale, and the appeal is proximity and sound rather than open water and boating. The set stays small because there is not much of it. Cashiers Valley Real Estate tracks these properties. Compare the big-lake market on the Lake Toxaway page.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What water is in Highlands itself?
- Mirror Lake and Lake Sequoyah within the town, Harris Lake, and the Cullasaja River with its stream and waterfall network running off the plateau toward the gorge.
- Can you boat on these lakes?
- They are small and generally limited to non-motorized or low-horsepower use, which varies by lake and association. Confirm the rules for any specific body of water.
- What should be checked on stream or river frontage?
- Floodplain mapping and elevation, stream buffer requirements, bank stability, and whether any structures or crossings on the property were permitted.
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