$1,300,000

464 Franklin Rd Highlands, NC 28741

Estimated payment $7,137/month

Total Views 2,309
3 Beds
3 Baths
-- Sq Ft
-- Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • No HOA
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Covered Patio or Porch

About This Home

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!

Listing Agent

John Sheehan

Mountain Life Real Estate, LLC Listed on: 02/18/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,935

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 17,424 Sq Ft Lot
  • Sloped Lot

Home Design

  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Partially Furnished
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Flooring
  • Views of Woods
  • Crawl Space
  • Dryer

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Wine Cooler

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • Driveway
  • Open Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Fire Pit

Location

  • City Lot

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Propane
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2 & 3
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7540124772

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,935

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0.4 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Directions: From center of Highlands, drive 0.5 miles down Main Street (Hwy 64) towards Franklin. LEFT onto Holt Knob Road. Drive 100 yards and turn RIGHT down the shared gravel driveway (see directional sign). Home #464 entrance will be on your right.
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1960
  • PropertySubTypeAdditional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Partially
  • Appliances: Dryer, Free-Standing Gas Range, Refrigerator, Wine Cooler, Water Heater, Washer
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room, See Remarks
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Dry Bar, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, Garden Tub/Roman Tub, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Smart Thermostat, Natural Woodwork

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Gentle Sloping, Native Plants, Private, See Remarks, City Lot
  • Topography: Sloping
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disclosures: Licensed Vacation Rental
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Propane Tank - Leased
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Covered, Deck, Patio, See Remarks
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Open, Private

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: In Hall
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Generator
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Propane, Other, See Remarks, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Trails/Paths
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 7540124772
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2934.97
  • Tax Lot: 2 & 3
  • Tax Year: 2025

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Home Values in the Area

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Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $2,935 $719,390 $157,500 $561,890
2024 -- $719,390 $157,500 $561,890
2023 $2,680 $719,390 $157,500 $561,890
2022 $2,680 $438,520 $125,000 $313,520
2021 $2,680 $438,520 $125,000 $313,520
2020 $2,285 $387,890 $125,000 $262,890
2018 $2,140 $390,340 $133,600 $256,740
2017 $2,140 $390,340 $133,600 $256,740
2016 $2,140 $390,340 $133,600 $256,740
2015 $2,117 $390,340 $133,600 $256,740
2014 $1,894 $415,980 $144,000 $271,980
2013 -- $415,980 $144,000 $271,980
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/18/2026 02/18/26 For Sale $1,300,000 +116.7% --
01/07/2021 01/07/21 Sold $600,000 -4.0% $1,015 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/28/2020 12/28/20 Pending -- -- --
10/23/2020 10/23/20 For Sale $625,000 -- $1,058 / Sq Ft
Source: Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $600,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $600,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $357,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $357,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $254,571 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Source: Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 1002545

APN: 7540124772

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