Spring is here in the Highlands–Cashiers area, and with it comes a fresh look at what the market is doing right now—from Highlands and Cashiers to Sapphire, Glenville, and Scaly Mountain. If you’ve been wondering whether prices are still holding, how much inventory is actually on the market, or what buyers and sellers are negotiating this season, this April 2026 update breaks it down in plain English.
In this report, you’ll get a quick snapshot of the latest local numbers—average list price, active listings, new listings, pending sales, and closed sales—plus a short read on what those trends mean for our plateau communities. We’re seeing more options for buyers than we’ve had in a while, while sellers are still benefiting from elevated pricing—making strategy, presentation, and smart positioning more important than ever.
Scroll on for the full April market report and key takeaways for Highlands–Cashiers real estate.
This update also highlights a thoughtfully designed mountain home completed in 2021, set on roughly 1.96 acres in the gated Cullasaja Club in Highlands, NC. With Whiteside Mountain views stretching across the main level (and much of the lower level), it’s a property that truly leans into the scenery.
👉Click here to view the featured home.
Listing provided courtesy of Douglas Treadwell, Mountain Life Properties.
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Market update and featured listing are provided by Mountain Life Properties (Mountain Life Real Estate, LLC).
