
$3,500,000 $678/sqft
17 Sunset Trace
Highlands, NC 28741
4 bd · 4 ba · 5,166 sqft · 2001 · 14 d ago
Cullasaja Club is one of Highlands’ most recognizable private mountain enclaves, shaped by gated access, wooded surroundings, and a setting that feels tucked away yet still close to town.
Community overview based on MLS listing data for Cullasaja Club, Highlands
Cullasaja Club is one of Highlands’ most recognizable private mountain enclaves, shaped by gated access, wooded surroundings, and a setting that feels tucked away yet still close to town. Homes here lean into the landscape with broad porches, tall windows, and outdoor rooms designed for long views, cool air, and easy evenings by the fire. The overall impression is refined but unforced: custom mountain architecture, generous lots, and a club setting that gives the neighborhood a distinctly polished rhythm.
"A mountain club setting where privacy, views, and outdoor living take center stage."
The community is made up primarily of single-family homes, with construction dating from the early 1990s through recent new builds. Many homes feature cathedral or vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, stone fireplaces, screened porches, and open living areas that connect naturally to decks or terraces. Garages are standard, and lower levels are common enough to add useful flex space for recreation, storage, or guests. Water-adjacent settings are also a defining part of the neighborhood character, with many properties oriented toward lake, stream, or mountain outlooks. The result is a place that feels tailored to mountain living rather than simply built on a mountain lot.
Club life is a major part of the appeal here. Approved membership opens access to an Arnold Palmer–designed golf course, clubhouse dining, tennis, croquet, wellness and fitness facilities, swimming, and a full calendar of social activities. Ravenel Lake adds another layer of recreation, with lake access mentioned alongside fishing and kayaking, and the trail network extends into the surrounding forest and nearby National Forest land. Days here tend to revolve around the club, the porch, and the view—moving easily from golf cart rides to dinner, from a screened porch fireplace to a sunset deck.
"From golf and lake access to screened porches and mountain views, the lifestyle is built for lingering."
Cullasaja Club sits in Highlands, in the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau area of western North Carolina, just minutes from downtown Highlands. The community’s location keeps it close to the town’s shops, dining, and cultural offerings while preserving a more secluded mountain feel. Public remarks also point to easy access from within the club by foot or golf cart to the clubhouse, pool, golf, and tennis in certain locations inside the neighborhood. School names are not specified in the provided MLS information, so the community is best understood through its setting, road network, and proximity to Highlands rather than a defined school assignment.
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| Property | Sold | Sold Price | Days on Market | Size | Sold to Ask | Sold $/SF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Jul 14 2026 | $1,600,000 | 160 | 2,723 sq ft | 90.1% | $588 |
| | Jun 9 2026 | $1,550,000 | 67 | 1,946 sq ft | 79.5% | $797 |
| | Jan 30 2026 | $1,625,000 | 253 | 2,576 sq ft | 98.5% | $631 |
| | Oct 31 2025 | $2,600,000 | 141 | 2,570 sq ft | 94.5% | $1,012 |
| | Oct 29 2025 | $2,275,000 | 160 | 4,194 sq ft | 103.4% | $542 |
| | Oct 23 2025 | $2,600,000 | 146 | 3,027 sq ft | 96.3% | $859 |
| | Sep 29 2025 | $2,000,000 | 55 | 3,093 sq ft | 100.0% | $647 |
| | Feb 21 2013 | $350,000 | 141 | 3,174 sq ft | 76.3% | $110 |
Closed sales from MLS history for Cullasaja Club, Highlands
Cullasaja Club median sale price is $2,137,500.
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