This well-maintained home in DOWNTOWN Highlands is in a lovely and quiet area and sits on a large lot with a dynamic water feature and sitting area with fire pit for sipping cocktails and watching colorful sunsets. An open floor plan with soaring ceiling, gleaming hardwood floors, stone fireplace and spacious owners quarters on the main level make this a most desirable home. Two private bedrooms on the upper level are separated by a loft and ensure privacy. The lower level consists of another great room with fireplace, bedroom, kitchenette and dining area with private entrance that allows for rental and added income if so desired. Freshly painted with new carpet make this a move-in ready home! Numerous decks and a screened porch allow for mountain breezes. A short walk to Highland's award-winning restaurants, playhouses, great boutiques and just a short drive to waterfalls and great hiking. This is a VALUE PRICED at only $595,000. If you're looking for downtown Highlands -this is it!
Single-familyProperty Type
2001Year Built
0.71 acresLot Size
$422Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Pat Allen• Allen Tate/Pat Allen Realty Group
Listed by Julie Osborn• Allen Tate/Pat Allen Realty Group
Bought with Pat Allen• Allen Tate/Pat Allen Realty Group
Source:HCMLS #84547
Redfin Estimate
$1,512,214
$815K since sold in July 2020$19K since August
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 47.2% lower than the average sale price ($2.87M) of 6 comparable homes.
This well-maintained home in DOWNTOWN Highlands is in a lovely and quiet area and sits on a large lot with a dynamic water feature and sitting area with fire pit for sipping cocktails and watching colorful sunsets. An open floor plan with soaring ceiling, gleaming hardwood floors, stone fireplace and spacious owners quarters on the main level make this a most desirable home. Two private bedrooms on the upper level are separated by a loft and ensure privacy. The lower level consists of another great room with fireplace, bedroom, kitchenette and dining area with private entrance that allows for rental and added income if so desired. Freshly painted with new carpet make this a move-in ready home! Numerous decks and a screened porch allow for mountain breezes. A short walk to Highland's award-winning restaurants, playhouses, great boutiques and just a short drive to waterfalls and great hiking. This is a VALUE PRICED at only $595,000. If you're looking for downtown Highlands -this is it!
Public Records
Apr 29, 1993
Sold
$170,500
$48/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,116
$175,170 + $846,070
$1,021,240
2024
$4,116 (+0.3%)
$175,170 + $846,070
$1,021,240
2023
$4,104 (+11.7%)
$175,170 + $846,070
$1,021,240
2022
$3,674
$125,000 + $483,010
$608,010
2021
$3,674 (+4.4%)
$125,000 + $483,010
$608,010
2020
$3,520 (+0.4%)
$125,000 + $483,010
$608,010
2019
$3,507 (+4.2%)
$125,000 + $483,010
$608,010
2018
$3,366
$153,870 + $470,620
$624,490
2017
$3,366 (+0.5%)
$153,870 + $470,620
$624,490
2016
$3,350 (+0.7%)
$153,870 + $470,620
$624,490
2015
$3,327 (+12.9%)
$150,800 + $470,620
$621,420
2014
$2,946
$158,370 + $497,980
$656,350
Tax history for 304 Holt Knob Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,116
$175,170 + $846,070
$1,021,240
2024
$4,116 (+0.3%)
$175,170 + $846,070
$1,021,240
2023
$4,104 (+11.7%)
$175,170 + $846,070
$1,021,240
2022
$3,674
$125,000 + $483,010
$608,010
2021
$3,674 (+4.4%)
$125,000 + $483,010
$608,010
2020
$3,520 (+0.4%)
$125,000 + $483,010
$608,010
2019
$3,507 (+4.2%)
$125,000 + $483,010
$608,010
2018
$3,366
$153,870 + $470,620
$624,490
2017
$3,366 (+0.5%)
$153,870 + $470,620
$624,490
2016
$3,350 (+0.7%)
$153,870 + $470,620
$624,490
2015
$3,327 (+12.9%)
$150,800 + $470,620
$621,420
2014
$2,946
$158,370 + $497,980
$656,350
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,562
Basement Finish: Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Electric
Heating Type: Heat Pump
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: Prefab
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Continuous Wall
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Frame
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BITTERSWEET HILLS
Living Sq. Ft: 3,582
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,562
Building Sq. Ft: 3,738
# of Stories: 1.5
Legal Description: LOT 7 BITTERSWEET HILLS
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 30,928
Legal Lot Number: 7
Municipality Type: 05
Municipality Name: HIGHLANDS CITY
Acres: 0.71
Zoning Code: HR1
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Municipality Tax District: HIGHLANDS
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,582
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.71 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2001
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 7540123573
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Highlands School
Public K-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
6/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Highlands, NC • 28741
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
40
23
50
31
59
40
66
48
66
52
74
60
78
64
71
59
69
56
63
46
56
39
47
31
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
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.