WOW ! What a find ! New On The Market ! Fabulous views of Whiteside Mountain and beyond. This semi-contemporary well built & maintained home is ideally located on 5.65 lush acres in the private community of Found Forest and features: 3BR, 2 1/2BA, great room with Cathedral ceiling, floor to ceiling stone faced wood burning fireplace, walls of glass to take in the views of Whiteside Mtn and the gorgeous sunsets while within the home OR open up the French doors to the spacious covered and open decks to enjoy the mountain air while sun bathing or cooking on the grill. The large master suite is located off the main level with his & her walkin closets, whirlpool tub, walk-in shower, dual vanities, the bedroom area with its views opens out onto the perfect deck area to lounge with your morning coffee or watch the sunset with your favorite libation. Also on the main level is the 1/2 BA, a well equip large open kitchen that looks into the great room & out over the dining area and beyond to the large wrap around deck and the mountains . The private up stairs has two additional bedrooms connected via a hallway and large private bath. Centered on the lower deck level is the ideal private studio, office or workout area (approx 10' x 18') with a wall of glass to enjoy the views of Whiteside Mtn.
Single-familyProperty Type
1990Year Built
5.65 acresLot Size
2 car garageParking
Listed by Louis Blanc• Landmark Realty Group - Frank Allen, Cashiers
Contact: 8287430510
Bought with Patrick Gleeson• WHITE OAK REALTY GROUP
Beautiful, BIG VIEW, home listed well under $1 million. This home is private, with an on-grade drive & gently sloping yard, all focusing on the face of Whiteside Mountain. Bright beautiful kitchen, wonderful wood floors, & reasonably sized spaces; not over-the-top! A perfect little art studio/reading room down a spiral staircase from one of the decks has good access to the yard & lots of light.
Public Records
Dec 9, 2005
Sold
$899,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,912 (+16.7%)
$200,000 + $633,862
$833,862
2024
$2,494
$200,000 + $378,710
$578,710
2023
$2,494
$200,000 + $378,710
$578,710
2022
$2,494 (+6.1%)
$200,000 + $378,710
$578,710
2021
$2,351 (+6.1%)
$200,000 + $378,710
$578,710
2020
$2,214
$200,000 + $378,710
$578,710
2019
$2,216
$217,560 + $310,690
$528,250
2018
$2,216 (+2.4%)
$217,880 + $310,690
$528,570
2017
$2,163
$217,880 + $310,690
$528,570
2016
$2,162 (−20.1%)
$217,880 + $310,690
$528,570
2014
$2,706
$325,580 + $611,200
$936,780
Tax history for 291 Highview Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,912 (+16.7%)
$200,000 + $633,862
$833,862
2024
$2,494
$200,000 + $378,710
$578,710
2023
$2,494
$200,000 + $378,710
$578,710
2022
$2,494 (+6.1%)
$200,000 + $378,710
$578,710
2021
$2,351 (+6.1%)
$200,000 + $378,710
$578,710
2020
$2,214
$200,000 + $378,710
$578,710
2019
$2,216
$217,560 + $310,690
$528,250
2018
$2,216 (+2.4%)
$217,880 + $310,690
$528,570
2017
$2,163
$217,880 + $310,690
$528,570
2016
$2,162 (−20.1%)
$217,880 + $310,690
$528,570
2014
$2,706
$325,580 + $611,200
$936,780
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.64 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,974
Year built
1990
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jackson County
APN
7570-76-5771
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Gravel, Parking Lot
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Heat Pump, Zoned
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Other, Rolling Slope, Wooded
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size : 5.65
Lot Size Area: 5.65
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 5.65
Zoning Description: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,077
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Electric: Generator
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Location Information
Directions: From the Cashiers Crossroads follow Hwy 107 S. approx. 3mi to Found Forest Rd (on the right) turn and follow for approx 2mi turn right on Highview Rd. follow to 291 Highview Rd on your left.
Subdivision Name: Found Forest
Community Information
Community Features: Lake, Park
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,974
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 5.64 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1990
Year Renovated: —
County: Jackson County
APN: 7570-76-5771
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HighlandsCashiersBoardOfRealtors
AttributionContact: 8287430510
Around this home
Schools
Blue Ridge School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 4.3mi
5/10
Blue Ridge Virtual Early College
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 4.3mi
4/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.13M – $1.36M
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