$326,778
$137K since last sold$4,000 since September
This home's estimate is 5.3% lower than the average sale price ($345K) of 2 comparable homes.
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$326,778
Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,116/mo
2
bd•
1 ba
•
1,468
sq ft
5560 Highlands Rd, Franklin, NC 28734
About this home
ACCEPTING BACKUP OFFERS! Charming mid-century cottage w/ paved access between Franklin & Highlands NC! What a warm & inviting cabin feeling w/ tongue & groove walls, beamed vaulted ceiling, hardwood floors & cozy wood-burning fireplace. There's a reading nook in the living room & bay window in the dining area. Wood cabinetry & a retro gas range in the kitchen complete the ambiance. The home boasts 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms + a bonus room that could be an office/sleeping space. There are stellar LONG-RANGE VIEWS from the private deck off the upstairs master suite. Enjoy ample outdoor decking & entertaining spaces, both screened & uncovered for grilling, plus a rear yard for a garden or playing cornhole. Total privacy on 2.75 acres w/ only a sliver of land between you & USFS– wildlife viewing galore! Great winter views of the mountains & Cullasaja River. Abundant storage w/ a large detached powered WORKSHOP & garden shed. You'll have 4 bars of VZ cell signal + currently has Frontier internet. Board & batten siding, metal roof, generator & private well. Pears, blackberries, lilies, iris, roses, tulips & hostas will delight you in the Spring.
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
2.79 acresLot Size
$223Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
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Market trends in 28734, NC
Last updated September 2026
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Sale-to-List Price
95.7%
+0.1% MoM
Median sale price
$317K
$7K MoM
Avg. days on market
72d
1 days MoM
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144
16 MoM
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