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Highlands Falls Country Club | Highlands, NC

Highlands Falls Country Club is a private, gated community set on nearly 550 acres in Highlands, NC 28741. The community surrounds an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Joe Lee, with approximately 350 home sites, four Har-Tru tennis courts, a heated pool, stocked fishing ponds, and a full-service clubhouse. Active listings range from the $700,000s to well above $5 million.

PROPERTY LISTINGS

For Sale
MLS® 1002829

$9,975,000

1406 Falls Drive West, Highlands, NC 28741
7 Beds 8 Baths
For Sale
MLS® 1003432

$4,950,000

110 Spruce Lane, Highlands, NC 28741
5 Beds 5 Baths
Sold
MLS® 104557

$4,450,000

580 W Falls, Highlands, NC 28741
6 Beds 7 Baths
Sold
MLS® 1000263

$4,025,000

87&91 Salt Rock Court, Highlands, NC 28741
6 Beds 6 Baths
Sold
MLS® 104181

$3,150,000

1356 Falls Drive East, Highlands, NC 28741
4 Beds 4.5 Baths
Sold
MLS® 1002507

$3,000,000

250 N Big Bear Pen Road, Highlands, NC 28741
4 Beds 3.5 Baths
Sold
MLS® 4313436

$3,000,000

250 N Big Bear Road, Highlands, NC 28741
4 Beds 3.5 Baths 4,947 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® 1003075

$2,350,000

124 Spruce Lane, Highlands, NC 28741
5 Beds 4 Baths
Sold
MLS® 1002556

$2,275,000

15 Bonnevista Road, Highlands, NC 28741
4 Beds 5 Baths
Sold
MLS® 1002805

$2,175,000

1080 Sky Lake Drive, Highlands, NC 28741
3 Beds 3.5 Baths
Sold
MLS® 104157

$2,100,000

501 Falls Drive East, Highlands, NC 28741
3 Beds 3.5 Baths
Sold
MLS® 1000307

$2,000,000

1194 Claire Lane, Highlands, NC 28741
4 Beds 3.5 Baths
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Highlands Falls Country Club, Highlands NC

Highlands Falls Country Club sits at 1 Club Drive in Highlands, NC 28741, roughly two miles from downtown Highlands on the Highlands Plateau at more than 4,000 feet in elevation. The community takes its name from a waterfall on the 15th hole of its 18-hole championship golf course, designed by architect Joe Lee. That waterfall feeds into the Cullasaja River, which runs through most of the property and shapes the landscape across all 550 acres.
The course and its signature waterfall have been featured in Golf Digest, Golf Course Management, and Carolinas Green Magazine. For buyers whose primary motivation is golf, this is one of the few communities in Western North Carolina where the course itself is the architectural centerpiece rather than an add-on amenity.

The Community

Highlands Falls is a private club community, and membership is by invitation only. Prospective members submit a membership proposal with letters of recommendation from two existing equity members, and membership is granted through a formal approval process. That structure shapes the character of the neighborhood: approximately 350 home sites on nearly 550 acres means the density is low, the lots are generous, and the community operates more like a private enclave than a typical subdivision.
The club operates seasonally, opening in May and closing at the end of October, which reflects the broader rhythm of life on the Highlands Plateau. Many residents use their homes as primary residences while others use them as summer or second homes, and the community accommodates both patterns without conflict.

Amenities

Beyond golf, the club offers four Har-Tru tennis courts with an active tennis program, a large heated swimming pool, a fully equipped fitness center with personal trainers and massage therapists, and six ponds stocked with bass and trout for year-round fishing. The clubhouse provides gourmet dining and hosts a full social calendar of events, including bridge, mah-jongg, and an RC yacht club on one of the community's ponds. The range of activities is broader than most private golf communities in the region.

Real Estate at Highlands Falls

Active listings in Highlands Falls Country Club currently range from the $700,000s to nearly $10 million, with an average price around $1.4 million based on current inventory data. Homes span from classic mountain cottages to large custom estates, and most properties carry significant lot size and privacy given the community's low density across 550 acres.
The broader Highlands market provides context: the median listing price across Highlands sits at approximately $1.5 million as of mid-2026, according to Realtor.com, and average home values have climbed to roughly $1.05 million per Zillow's most recent data. Highlands Falls Country Club sits within that market but skews toward the upper range given its private club status, golf frontage, and gated access.
Inventory within the community is limited. Roughly 260 active listings exist across all of Highlands during any given month, and Highlands Falls represents only a fraction of that supply. When properties here come to market, they tend to attract buyers who have already decided on the Highlands Plateau and are specifically seeking a club community rather than general market shoppers.

The Location

Downtown Highlands is approximately two miles from the club entrance, placing residents within a short drive of the town's restaurants, galleries, boutiques, and the Highlands Playhouse. Cashiers is about 15 minutes east on US-64. Asheville is roughly 75 minutes north. Atlanta is under three hours south, which explains why a significant share of buyers in this market come from Georgia and Florida.
The elevation matters practically, not just aesthetically. Summers on the Highlands Plateau run 10 to 15 degrees cooler than Atlanta or Charlotte, which is a primary driver for buyers relocating from the Southeast. The Nantahala National Forest surrounds the plateau, and access to hiking, fly fishing, and waterfall trails is immediate from the community.

Buying in North Carolina: What Out-of-State Buyers Should Know

North Carolina requires a licensed attorney to conduct all real estate closings. The attorney handles title examination, prepares closing documents, and manages the legal transfer of the property. This differs from states that use title companies or escrow agents, and it is worth understanding before you go under contract.
North Carolina also uses a due diligence fee system. At contract formation, you pay a nonrefundable fee directly to the seller that secures your right to inspect the property and exit the contract for any reason before the due diligence period expires. Your earnest money deposit is separate and is refundable if you cancel within that window. For a community like Highlands Falls, where membership approval is part of the purchase process, the due diligence period also gives buyers time to complete that process before committing fully.

Working with Vignette Realty

Kristie Brennan and Rashaune De La Cruz have completed 550+ transactions and $182M+ in sales volume across Western North Carolina, including significant work with out-of-state buyers navigating private club communities on the Highlands Plateau for the first time. If you are evaluating Highlands Falls Country Club alongside other Highlands communities, the Vignette Realty team can walk you through current availability, membership considerations, and what the NC buying process looks like at this price point.
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Highlands Falls Country Club | Highlands, NC

Overview for Highlands Falls Country Club | Highlands, NC, NC

246 people live in Highlands Falls Country Club | Highlands, NC, where the median age is 68 and the average individual income is $78,192. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

246

Total Population

68 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$78,192

Average individual Income

Around Highlands Falls Country Club | Highlands, NC, NC

There's plenty to do around Highlands Falls Country Club | Highlands, NC, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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28
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Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Edelweiss Highlands Pastry Boutique , Dollar General, and Outpost Inn.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Edelweiss Highlands Pastry Boutique Logo
Dining 1.17 miles 17 reviews 4.8/5 stars
Dining 1.17 miles 2 reviews 2.5/5 stars
Outpost Inn Logo
Dining 1.26 miles 3 reviews 4.3/5 stars
Dining 1.31 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Nectar Juice Bar Logo
Dining · $ 1.32 miles 7 reviews 4.9/5 stars
4th Street Market Logo
Dining 1.34 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Highlands Falls Country Club | Highlands, NC, NC

Population Households Employment

Highlands Falls Country Club | Highlands, NC has 151 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Highlands Falls Country Club | Highlands, NC do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 246 people call Highlands Falls Country Club | Highlands, NC home. The population density is 550 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

246

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

68 years

Median Age

52 / 48%

Men vs Women

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10-17 Years

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25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

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  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
151

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$78,192

Average individual Income

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Email

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