$275,667
$142K since last sold$8,000 since October
This home's estimate is 64.2% lower than the average sale price ($769K) of 6 comparable homes.
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$275,667
1
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1 ba
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640
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28 Hickory Knut Gap Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
About this home
COTTAGE CHARM just 4 miles from downtown Highlands, NC! Welcome to Hickory Knut Cottage - your 1950's getaway cabin in the quiet Turtle Pond area of Highlands. Vintage charm abounds - from the hardwood floors throughout, to the board & batten siding, to the farm sink in the kitchen. Make family memories in the cozy living room with beam-style ceiling. There's a bath on this level with a retro tile shower for guests. Take a few steps down to the bedroom suite where you'll find a large, cheerful room with brick "fireplace" decor for ambiance. An adjoining en-suite bath boasts vintage cast-iron sink & tub. The cabin is located on 2 small lots adjoining both USFS lands and a charming stream. There is room on the lots to expand parking for your visiting guests. The garage is ideal for storage and holds the washer/dryer spot. This adorable "cottagecore" home has so much potential and is priced to sell quickly as-is. (Buyer to inspect. .. most likely CASH ONLY due to the extensive expected repairs. ) Ideal investment for a handyperson. .. bring this beauty back to life and enjoy the Highlands lifestyle!
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$431Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
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Market trends in 28741, NC
Last updated October 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Buyer's market
Sale-to-list price
94.4%
0.0% MoM
Median sale price
$1.4M
$174K MoM
Avg. days on market
78d
10 days MoM
Recently sold homes
70
5 MoM
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In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in June and 4.5 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$262,000 – $318,000
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