Less than three miles from Main Street in Highlands and located within the city limits, this enchanting and serene 9.22-acre property offers a rare blend of privacy, natural beauty, and convenience. Bordering National Forest land and featuring a beautiful spring-fed cascading stream that runs the length of property, this mountain retreat has been cherished by the same family for many years and is now being offered “as is. ” The three-level home features decks, balconies, and patios designed to take in the peaceful surroundings. Inside, you’ll find two bedrooms plus three bonus rooms, a cozy wood-burning fireplace, an updated kitchen, and a glass sunroom overlooking the rushing stream. The lower level includes a garage, laundry area, and a separate apartment space, offering flexibility for guests or additional living quarters. Outside, the property showcases lush old-growth flora, rocked terraces along the stream, a chicken house, and an ideal garden area. With potential for subdividing with a build site on the property above the house with potential for long-range mountain views, allowing for even more possibilities to enhance this exceptional property. With endless possibilities for customization, this exceptional property offers the perfect opportunity to create your dream mountain retreat while enjoying the soothing sounds of babbling water and nature just minutes from town.
Single-familyProperty Type
1984Year Built
9.22 acresLot Size
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Alicen Phillips• Country Club Prop. / Mt. Fresh
Bought with Kristie Brennan• Vignette Realty - Franklin
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Land Information
Topography: Rolling,Sloping,Terraced
Lot Information
Lot Features: Rock Outcropping, Many Trees, Wooded, Rolling Slope
Lot Size : 9.22
Lot Size Area: 9.22
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 9.22
Zoning Description: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,953
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Utilities: Electricity Connected
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Location Information
Directions: From Highlands, take N 4th Street/28 South for about 2 miles, turn right onto Clear Creek Rd. Continue for about 0.4 mile to a right onto Rainbow Road, #44 will be on your left.
Subdivision Name: None
Community Information
Community Features: None
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,574
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 9.52 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1984
Year Renovated: 1994
County: Macon County
APN: 7449035692
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 7, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HighlandsCashiersBoardOfRealtors
Around this home
Schools
Highlands School
Public K-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
6/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
5 days above 93° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Highlands, NC • 28741
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Sun exposure
63/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$734,000 – $888,000
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