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Here are the 10 most expensive homes for sale in NC right now

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  • Luxury listings in North Carolina exceed $30 million for select properties.
  • Top homes include mountain estates, lakefront mansions and large ranches.
  • These listings reflect a niche market far above the $336K state average.

With the average home in North Carolina selling for about $336,000, the state’s priciest listings – some topping tens of millions – sit in a world entirely their own.

Among North Carolina’s most expensive properties on the market are a secluded estate overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains, a waterfront mansion along Lake Norman and a sprawling 758-acre ranch.

Here are the most expensive homes for sale in North Carolina, with links to full listings and photos.

Note: Only single-family homes are included on this list.

$32 million house in Highlands

581 Sagee Woods Drive, Highlands, NC 28741 — listed for $32 million

581 Sagee Woods Dr., North Carolina’s most expensive home listing, is on the market for $32,000,000.
581 Sagee Woods Dr., North Carolina’s most expensive home listing, is on the market for $32,000,000. Courtesy of Liz Harris
The property sits on more than 25 acres and offers panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
The property sits on more than 25 acres and offers panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Courtesy of Liz Harris
The main house on the property includes four bedrooms, four full and four half baths, elegant formal and informal living areas a sunlit garden room, library, family room, wine cellar and seven fireplaces.
The main house on the property includes four bedrooms, four full and four half baths, elegant formal and informal living areas a sunlit garden room, library, family room, wine cellar and seven fireplaces. Courtesy of Liz Harris
581 Sagee Woods Dr. was built in 2001.
581 Sagee Woods Dr. was built in 2001. Courtesy of Liz Harris
Amenities include a pool pavilion with heated pool, full bath and spa, croquet court and a two-story stone overlook.
Amenities include a pool pavilion with heated pool, full bath and spa, croquet court and a two-story stone overlook. Courtesy of Liz Harris
The estate also comes with a private helipad, lake with lake house, equipment buildings and an on-site manager’s office.
The estate also comes with a private helipad, lake with lake house, equipment buildings and an on-site manager’s office. Courtesy of Liz Harris

$24 million house in Cameron

3759 Highway 24/27, Cameron, NC 28326 — listed for $23.9 million

The property at 3759 N.C. 27/27 has 18,620 square feet of living space and features 11 bedrooms and 21 bathrooms.
The property at 3759 N.C. 27/27 has 18,620 square feet of living space and features 11 bedrooms and 21 bathrooms. Courtesy of Reed Jackson
This property is the second-most expensive home for sale in North Carolina.
This property is the second-most expensive home for sale in North Carolina. Courtesy of Reed Jackson
The estate includes barns, miles of ATV trails, deer blinds & shooting ranges optimal for today’s outdoorsman lifestyle.
The estate includes barns, miles of ATV trails, deer blinds & shooting ranges optimal for today’s outdoorsman lifestyle. Courtesy of Reed Jackson
Each of the three residences on the property is situated near a private lake.
Each of the three residences on the property is situated near a private lake. Courtesy of Reed Jackson
Amenities include a basketball court, an NFL-grade gym, yoga studio, sauna and sparring mat.
Amenities include a basketball court, an NFL-grade gym, yoga studio, sauna and sparring mat. Courtesy of Reed Jackson

$18 million house in Brevard

3903 Island Ford Rd, Brevard, NC 28712 — listed for $17.9 million

The property at 3903 Island Ford Rd. in Brevard, nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, sits on 151 acres and features 10 bedrooms and 15 bathrooms.
The property at 3903 Island Ford Rd. in Brevard, nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, sits on 151 acres and features 10 bedrooms and 15 bathrooms. Courtesy of Alec Cantley
The estate includes a main home, pool house and two guest cottages.
The estate includes a main home, pool house and two guest cottages. Mike Ruiz
The property also features a heated pool, private gym, home theater, tennis court, greenhouse, three spring-fed ponds and miles of wooded trails.
The property also features a heated pool, private gym, home theater, tennis court, greenhouse, three spring-fed ponds and miles of wooded trails. Mike Ruiz
3903 Island Ford Rd. is just 10 minutes away from downtown Brevard and 30 minutes away from Asheville Regional Airport.
3903 Island Ford Rd. is just 10 minutes away from downtown Brevard and 30 minutes away from Asheville Regional Airport. Courtesy of Alec Cantley
A drone shot of one of the ponds captures one of the guest cottages overlooking a pond.
A drone shot of one of the ponds captures one of the guest cottages overlooking a pond. Courtesy of Alec Cantley

$17.5 million house in Union Grove

153 Badenyon Pl, Union Grove, NC 28689 — listed for $17.5 million

The property at 153 Badenyon Pl. is nestled on a beautifully landscaped property with rich wood accents surrounded by mature trees.
The property at 153 Badenyon Pl. is nestled on a beautifully landscaped property with rich wood accents surrounded by mature trees. Courtesy of Bryan Criminger
Sit on the porch and take in stunning views of the lush landscape and barn.
Sit on the porch and take in stunning views of the lush landscape and barn. Courtesy of Bryan Criminger
Features of the property include the main lodge and caretaker’s quarters, two guest cottages and a garden prep house with commercial freezer, cooler and ice maker.
Features of the property include the main lodge and caretaker’s quarters, two guest cottages and a garden prep house with commercial freezer, cooler and ice maker. Courtesy of Bryan Criminger
The lodge and cottages feature high end finishes including stone, western red cedar and wood bark siding.
The lodge and cottages feature high end finishes including stone, western red cedar and wood bark siding. Courtesy of Bryan Criminger
The property is also home to a field of sunflowers.
The property is also home to a field of sunflowers. Courtesy of Bryan Criminger

$16 million house in Asheville

66 N Deerhaven Ln, Asheville, NC 28803 — listed for $15.9 million

The 13,294-square-foot home at 66 N. Deerhaven Ln. features six bedrooms and 12 bathrooms.
The 13,294-square-foot home at 66 N. Deerhaven Ln. features six bedrooms and 12 bathrooms. Courtesy of Alec Cantley
More than 200 feet of NanaWall doors reveal panoramic mountain vistas around the property.
More than 200 feet of NanaWall doors reveal panoramic mountain vistas around the property. Courtesy of Alec Cantley
A 50-foot infinity-edge pool and spa complete the resort-like experience.
A 50-foot infinity-edge pool and spa complete the resort-like experience. Courtesy of Alec Cantley
Set on more than five private acres, the estate features award-winning gardens, cascading waterfalls, wooded trails and a world-class Har-Tru tennis facility.
Set on more than five private acres, the estate features award-winning gardens, cascading waterfalls, wooded trails and a world-class Har-Tru tennis facility. Courtesy of Alec Cantley
Wellness amenities include a gym, steam room, sauna, and spa suite with massage, pedicure and manicure stations.
Wellness amenities include a gym, steam room, sauna, and spa suite with massage, pedicure and manicure stations. Courtesy of Alec Cantley

$15.75 million house in Cornelius

19125 Peninsula Point Dr, Cornelius, NC 28031 — listed for $15.75 million

19125 Peninsula Point Dr. on Lake Norman offers unparalleled amenities and a resort-like lifestyle.
19125 Peninsula Point Dr. on Lake Norman offers unparalleled amenities and a resort-like lifestyle. Courtesy of Lori Jackson
The 12,000-square-foot property features six bedrooms and nine bathrooms.
The 12,000-square-foot property features six bedrooms and nine bathrooms. Courtesy of Lori Jackson
Natural light floods the grand, two-story foyer and sun-drenched salon, where fold-away doors open to a spacious terrace.
Natural light floods the grand, two-story foyer and sun-drenched salon, where fold-away doors open to a spacious terrace. Courtesy of Lori Jackson
Live a resort-style life outdoors, where a private gated yard features a hand-laid cobblestone driveway, saltwater infinity pool with a spa, and a firepit, fireplace and grilling patio.
Live a resort-style life outdoors, where a private gated yard features a hand-laid cobblestone driveway, saltwater infinity pool with a spa, and a firepit, fireplace and grilling patio. Courtesy of Lori Jackson
Enjoy the lake by the private dock with dual slips and watercraft lifts.
Enjoy the lake by the private dock with dual slips and watercraft lifts. Courtesy of Lori Jackson

$15 million house in Charlotte

4817 Carmel Park Dr, Charlotte, NC 28226 — listed for $14.99 million

4817 Carmel Park-Dr. is situated on 1.75 acres in Charlotte’s Carmel Park neighborhood.
4817 Carmel Park-Dr. is situated on 1.75 acres in Charlotte’s Carmel Park neighborhood. Courtesy of Valerie Mitchener
Expansive open living areas are defined by sleek lines and floor-to-ceiling glass, blending the indoors with the outdoors and offering views of the infinity-edge pool, elegant gardens, central courtyard, and sweeping lawn.
Expansive open living areas are defined by sleek lines and floor-to-ceiling glass, blending the indoors with the outdoors and offering views of the infinity-edge pool, elegant gardens, central courtyard, and sweeping lawn. Courtesy of Valerie Mitchener
Secluded behind two gates, the property includes two detached spaces for a guest suite, studio, or office.
Secluded behind two gates, the property includes two detached spaces for a guest suite, studio, or office. Courtesy of Valerie Mitchener
The property also includes state-of-the-art HVAC, audio/video and a 2,800-square-foot subterranean garage.
The property also includes state-of-the-art HVAC, audio/video and a 2,800-square-foot subterranean garage. Courtesy of Valerie Mitchener
The home was built in 2023.
The home was built in 2023. Courtesy of Valerie Mitchener
The home was designed by Greg Perry Design and built by the Thompson Building Group.
The home was designed by Greg Perry Design and built by the Thompson Building Group. Courtesy of Valerie Mitchener

$14.85 million house in Arden

173 Avery Creek Rd, Arden, NC 28704 — listed for $14.85 million

173 Avery Creek Rd. offers more than 47 acres of gently rolling contoured land bordering.
173 Avery Creek Rd. offers more than 47 acres of gently rolling contoured land bordering. Ryan Theede
The property is minutes away from Asheville.
The property is minutes away from Asheville. Ryan Theede
Expansive open space on the property invites gardening, recreation and quiet exploration.
Expansive open space on the property invites gardening, recreation and quiet exploration. Ryan Theede
The property includes a 7 stall barn with a tack room.
The property includes a 7 stall barn with a tack room. Ryan Theede

$14.5 million house in Cornelius

18019 Harbor Light Blvd, Cornelius, NC 28031 — listed for $14.5 million

Robert and Sonya Stevanovski’s 15,000-square-foot Lake Norman mansion graces the waterfront on Harbor Light Boulevard in The Peninsula community in Cornelius.
Robert and Sonya Stevanovski’s 15,000-square-foot Lake Norman mansion graces the waterfront on Harbor Light Boulevard in The Peninsula community in Cornelius. Patrick Hood Photography
Robert and Sonya Stevanovski’s 15,000-square-foot Lake Norman mansion features Schonbek chandeliers, marble-travertine, five-inch walnut flooring and 12- to 30-foot groin vault ceilings.
Robert and Sonya Stevanovski’s 15,000-square-foot Lake Norman mansion features Schonbek chandeliers, marble-travertine, five-inch walnut flooring and 12- to 30-foot groin vault ceilings. Patrick Hood Photography
A suspended staircase leads to the upper level of Robert and Sonya Stevanovski’s 15,000-square-foot Lake Norman mansion.
A suspended staircase leads to the upper level of Robert and Sonya Stevanovski’s 15,000-square-foot Lake Norman mansion. Patrick Hood Photography
Most every room in Robert and Sonya Stevanovski’s waterfront mansion has a view of Lake Norman.
Most every room in Robert and Sonya Stevanovski’s waterfront mansion has a view of Lake Norman. Patrick Hood Photography
Robert and Sonya Stevanovski’s 15,000-square-foot mansion in The Peninsula community includes six bedrooms.
Robert and Sonya Stevanovski’s 15,000-square-foot mansion in The Peninsula community includes six bedrooms. Patrick Hood Photography
Robert and Sonya Stevanovski’s light-filled mansion is on the market for $14.5 million.
Robert and Sonya Stevanovski’s light-filled mansion is on the market for $14.5 million. Patrick Hood Photography

$14.5 million house in Cashiers

196 Stove Pipe Court Court, Cashiers, NC 28717 — listed for $14.5 million

196 Stove Pipe Ct. is on the market for $14.5 million.
196 Stove Pipe Ct. is on the market for $14.5 million. Courtesy of Marilyn Wright
The home boasts reclaimed wood and stone accents throughout on the ceilings, walls and floors.
The home boasts reclaimed wood and stone accents throughout on the ceilings, walls and floors. Courtesy of Marilyn Wright
The expansive kitchen and dining areas, along with adjoining covered and open stone patios, complete with a fireplace are perfect for entertaining.
The expansive kitchen and dining areas, along with adjoining covered and open stone patios, complete with a fireplace are perfect for entertaining. Courtesy of Marilyn Wright
The home includes six bedroom suites, with a primary suite on the main level, four guest suites upstairs, and a bunk room suite on the terrace level.
The home includes six bedroom suites, with a primary suite on the main level, four guest suites upstairs, and a bunk room suite on the terrace level. Courtesy of Marilyn Wright
The home is nestled within the prestigious Mountaintop Golf & Lake Club in Cashiers, NC.
The home is nestled within the prestigious Mountaintop Golf & Lake Club in Cashiers, NC. Courtesy of Marilyn Wright

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Evan Moore is a service journalism reporter for the Charlotte Observer. He grew up in Denver, North Carolina, where he previously worked as a reporter for the Denver Citizen, and is a UNC Charlotte graduate.
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