253 Shelby Drive

Highlands, NC
$ 1,600,000 Beds 3 Baths 3
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This sophisticated new residence actively underway in Shelby Place marries refined design with today’s most desired modern amenities. Thoughtfully crafted and featuring southern exposure, the home offers an elevated lifestyle just moments from the heart of downtown Highlands. The open-concept great room will be a striking focal point, with vaulted and beamed ceilings, a wood-burning fireplace, and a wall of expansive steel windows that blur the line between indoors and nature beyond. The kitchen, appointed with a 36” professional cooktop and KitchenAid appliances, will flow seamlessly into dining and living areas—perfect for both intimate gatherings and entertaining. For year-round enjoyment, the covered porch with fireplace will provide an exquisite setting to dine al fresco while overlooking a greenspace of native plants and trees while listening to the sounds of the creek in the near distance. The primary suite will be a true sanctuary, featuring a spa-inspired bath and a substantial walk-in closet with direct access to the laundry room for convenience. Two additional bedrooms and baths will provide comfort and versatility. Outdoors, the flat lawn will offer space for gardens or an area for furry friends to frolic. A two-car garage and 22kw home generator will provide peace of mind. Come explore Shelby Place, a highly desirable in-town neighborhood, offering picturesque green spaces, gentle walking areas, and pickleball courts—all within minutes of Highlands’ fine dining, boutique shopping, and cultural experiences. Experience the best of mountain living in this newly constructed home, where every detail will be designed to elevate your lifestyle. Architectural renderings are subject to builder modification. Estimated time of completion is October 2026. Property tax amount will increase after certificate of occupancy is granted.

Single Family

  • Price
  • $ 1,600,000
  • City
  • Highlands
  • Bedrooms
  • 3
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 3
  • County
  • Macon
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 0
  • Area
  • Highlands In-Town
  • Lot Size
  • 0.29 Acres
  • Zip
  • 28741
  • Year Built
  • 2026
  • Taxes
  • $ 508
  • Style
  • MLS#
  • 1003451
Listed By: Pat Allen Realty Group
Data Source: Highlands Cashiers MLS (HCMLS-NC)

Features

General

View TreesWoods
Heating Central,MultiFuel
Cooling CentralAir,CeilingFans,Electric
Year Built 2026
Appliances DoubleOven,Dishwasher,Disposal,GasWaterHeater,Microwave,PropaneCooktop,Refrigerator,RangeHood,StainlessSteelAppliances,TanklessWaterHeater
Exterior Features PrivateYard,RainGutters,PropaneTankOwned
Interior Features BeamedCeilings,BreakfastBar,BuiltInFeatures,CeilingFans,DoubleVanity,HighCeilings,HighSpeedInternet,KitchenIsland,OpenFloorplan,Pantry,SoakingTub,WalkInClosets
Utilities CableAvailable,ElectricityConnected,HighSpeedInternetAvailable,Propane,PhoneAvailable,SewerConnected,UndergroundUtilities,WaterConnected
Roof Metal,Mixed,Shingle

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Affordability Calculator

$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the , office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Price History

6/5/2026 Listed $1,600,000

Property vs Zip Code Average in 28741

Price
AVG $2.6M
$1.6M
Taxes
AVG $21,329
$508
Year Built
AVG 1992
2026

253 Shelby Drive Highlands, NC is a Single Family Home for sale at $1600000 and a lot size of 0.29 Acres Acre(s). 253 Shelby Drive Highlands has 3 bedrooms, 3 baths and was built in 2026. The property's zip code is 28741 which is in Highlands, NC

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