Own this delightful Highlands intown and one-level-living mountain cottage! It is perfect as a private residence or continued as a highly successful short-term-rental investment property. Awash in natural light, heart of pine floors, and multiple entertainment spaces, the home has been immaculately maintained and epitomizes a heavenly Highlands’ mountain lifestyle. Enjoy sitting by the large crackling outdoor fire pit or on the spacious screened porch designed for laid-back evenings and dining al fresco. Each of the three bedrooms has access to a full bathroom. The gourmet eat-in kitchen, with a live edge natural wood breakfast bar, is well positioned between the den and living room, each having a cozy gas-log fireplace. The whole-house generator ensures you’ll never be left in the dark, no matter the weather. As a bonus, the home is being offered partially furnished, enabling its immediate use. Parking is plentiful with spaces in both the front and back driveways, with entrances coming from Franklin road and Holt Knob road respectfully. Access to a town sidewalk, starting near the bottom of Holt Knob Road, conveniently leads to Highlands' wonderful restaurants and boutique shops. Moreover, the home’s intown location enables one to quickly travel to multiple scenic highlights like Highlands’ Greenway Trail, Satulah Mountain and Sunset Rock. Your mountain escape awaits!
Details
MLS #
4346865
Listing Type
For Sale
Style
House
Sub-Type
Resale
Status
Pending
Year
1960
Days On Site
189
Listing Provided By
MOUNTAIN LIFE REAL ESTATE, LLC | John Sheehan
Features
Bed(s)
3
Bath(s)
3 Total
SQ Feet
1,468
Story(s)
1
Acreage
0.40
Water Front
Yes
Property View
Mountain(s), Winter
Interior
Cooling
Central Air, Heat Pump
Heating
Central, Heat Pump, Other - See Remarks
Interior Features
Breakfast Bar, Garden Tub, Open Floorplan, Other - See Remarks
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Oven, Washer/Dryer, Wine Refrigerator
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fire Pit
Roof
Metal
Construction Materials
Wood
Foundation Details
Crawl Space
Lot Features
Wooded, Other - See Remarks
Parking
Garage Yes / No
No
Parking Features
Shared Driveway, Other - See Remarks
Utilities
Utilities
Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Propane
Other
List Aor
Highlands Cashiers Board of Realtors
Taxes
Property
719390
Area Information
State
NC
County
Macon
City
Highlands
Zip Code
28741
Area
Macon
School District
Highlands School
Elementary School
Highlands School
High School
Highlands School
Listing VS Median (in 28741)
Price: $1,300,000
low | high
Med: $1,212,500
56.730769230769% of Average
sqft: 1,468
low | high
Med: 1,826
25.613079019074% of Average
$ / sqft: $886
low | high
Med: $700
70.916103127642% of Average
On site: 189
low | high
Med: 111
100% of Average
Sourced by Back At You
Market Activity 28741
Date
Sales
Avg $ Per SqFt
Min Sale Price
Max Sale Price
Med Sale Price
Date: Jul 2026
Sales: 7
Avg $ Per SqFt: $588.68
Min Sale Price: $85,000
Max Sale Price: $4,450,000
Med Sale Price: $586,500
Date: Jun 2026
Sales: 2
Avg $ Per SqFt: $619.79
Min Sale Price: $1,035,000
Max Sale Price: $4,750,000
Med Sale Price: $2,892,500
Date: May 2026
Sales: 2
Avg $ Per SqFt: $645.98
Min Sale Price: $245,000
Max Sale Price: $1,270,000
Med Sale Price: $757,500
Date: Apr 2026
Sales: 1
Avg $ Per SqFt: $796.51
Min Sale Price: $1,550,000
Max Sale Price: $1,550,000
Med Sale Price: $1,550,000
Date: Feb 2026
Sales: 2
Avg $ Per SqFt: $587.59
Min Sale Price: $66,000
Max Sale Price: $1,600,000
Med Sale Price: $833,000
Date: Nov 2025
Sales: 2
Avg $ Per SqFt: $502.17
Min Sale Price: $875,000
Max Sale Price: $3,000,000
Med Sale Price: $1,937,500
Date: Oct 2025
Sales: 1
Avg $ Per SqFt: $409.96
Min Sale Price: $790,000
Max Sale Price: $790,000
Med Sale Price: $790,000
Date: Sep 2025
Sales: 1
Avg $ Per SqFt: $225.95
Min Sale Price: $660,000
Max Sale Price: $660,000
Med Sale Price: $660,000
Sourced by Back At You
Jul 2026
Sales:
7
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$588.68
Min Sale Price:
$85,000
Max Sale Price:
$4,450,000
Med Sale Price:
$586,500
Jun 2026
Sales:
2
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$619.79
Min Sale Price:
$1,035,000
Max Sale Price:
$4,750,000
Med Sale Price:
$2,892,500
May 2026
Sales:
2
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$645.98
Min Sale Price:
$245,000
Max Sale Price:
$1,270,000
Med Sale Price:
$757,500
Apr 2026
Sales:
1
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$796.51
Min Sale Price:
$1,550,000
Max Sale Price:
$1,550,000
Med Sale Price:
$1,550,000
Feb 2026
Sales:
2
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$587.59
Min Sale Price:
$66,000
Max Sale Price:
$1,600,000
Med Sale Price:
$833,000
Nov 2025
Sales:
2
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$502.17
Min Sale Price:
$875,000
Max Sale Price:
$3,000,000
Med Sale Price:
$1,937,500
Oct 2025
Sales:
1
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$409.96
Min Sale Price:
$790,000
Max Sale Price:
$790,000
Med Sale Price:
$790,000
Sep 2025
Sales:
1
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$225.95
Min Sale Price:
$660,000
Max Sale Price:
$660,000
Med Sale Price:
$660,000
MLS #: 4346865 Listing Provided By: MOUNTAIN LIFE REAL ESTATE, LLC - john@mountainlifere.com
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MLS #: 4346865 Listing Provided By: MOUNTAIN LIFE REAL ESTATE, LLC - john@mountainlifere.com