Own a piece of Highlands history. Constructed in 1878 by Benson Wells and his wife Louise Emmons Wells, the home has charm and character not found in many homes built today. The grounds are mostly level with beautiful lawns and gardens filled with mature trees and perennials. A separate two-car garage/barn is perfect for storing outdoor furniture and equipment. The rocking chair front porch is a great place to relax with a good book and enjoy the cool mountain air. The living room has a lovely fireplace, gleaming oak floors, and wood walls. The main level master bedroom suite opens to a lovely covered deck and fenced yard - perfect for pets. The kitchen is reminiscent of years gone by but is very functional. There is a lovely bedroom with ample storage and a full bath at this end of the home along with a bonus area that can be storage space, a craft room, or even a breakfast spot. On the upper level are two bedrooms, plus an office and a half bath. This unique property offers many opportunities to enjoy the outdoors – sit around the firepit on a starry night, grow fresh vegetables, flowers and herbs, camp out in a tent in your own back yard, play badminton, throw a frisbee, or just relax and unwind.
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
2.85 acresLot Size
2 car garageParking
Listed by Mitzi Rauers• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty
Listed by Judith Michaud• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size : 2.85
Lot Size Area: 2.85
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 2.85
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,394.63
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Shared Well, Well
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Location Information
Directions: From Highlands, go past the entrance to the Hospital and it is the next driveway on the left. From Cashiers, go past Community Bible Church and the driveway will be on the right across from Woodland Ridge
Subdivision Name: None
Community Information
Community Features: None
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,176
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.81 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Macon County
APN: 7541824270
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HighlandsCashiersBoardOfRealtors
AttributionContact: 8285261717
Around this home
Schools
Highlands School
Public K-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
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 89° expected this year, 21 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
Try the sun simulator tool to see how light moves across the property at different times of day and year.