Own this delightful Highlands intown and one-level-living mountain cottage! It is perfect as a private residence or continued as a highly successful short-term-rental investment property. Awash in natural light, heart of pine floors, and multiple entertainment spaces, the home has been immaculately maintained and epitomizes a heavenly Highlands’ mountain lifestyle. Enjoy sitting by the large crackling outdoor fire pit or on the spacious screened porch designed for laid-back evenings and dining al fresco. Each of the three bedrooms has access to a full bathroom. The gourmet eat-in kitchen, with a live edge natural wood breakfast bar, is well positioned between the den and living room, each having a cozy gas-log fireplace. The whole-house generator ensures you’ll never be left in the dark, no matter the weather. As a bonus, the home is being offered partially furnished, enabling its immediate use. Parking is plentiful with spaces in both the front and back driveways, with entrances coming from Franklin road and Holt Knob road respectfully. Access to a town sidewalk, starting near the bottom of Holt Knob Road, conveniently leads to Highlands' wonderful restaurants and boutique shops. Moreover, the home’s intown location enables one to quickly travel to multiple scenic highlights like Highlands’ Greenway Trail, Satulah Mountain and Sunset Rock. Your mountain escape awaits!
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$817Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by John Sheehan• MOUNTAIN LIFE REAL ESTATE, LLC
Est. $2,633 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 464 Franklin Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
HCMLS #1002545
Sep 30, 2026
Sold
$1,200,000
$817/sq ft
Aug 10, 2026
Pending
—
Jun 22, 2026
Contingent
—
Feb 18, 2026
Listed
$1,300,000
$886/sq ft
+42
Own this delightful Highlands intown and one-level-living mountain cottage! It is perfect as a private residence or continued as a highly successful short-term-rental investment property. Awash in natural light, heart of pine floors, and multiple entertainment spaces, the home has been immaculately maintained and epitomizes a heavenly Highlands’ mountain lifestyle. Enjoy sitting by the large crackling outdoor fire pit or on the spacious screened porch designed for laid-back evenings and dining al fresco. Each of the three bedrooms has access to a full bathroom. The gourmet eat-in kitchen, with a live edge natural wood breakfast bar, is well positioned between the den and living room, each having a cozy gas-log fireplace. The whole-house generator ensures you’ll never be left in the dark, no matter the weather. As a bonus, the home is being offered partially furnished, enabling its immediate use. Parking is plentiful with spaces in both the front and back driveways, with entrances coming from Franklin road and Holt Knob road respectfully. Access to a town sidewalk, starting near the bottom of Holt Knob Road, conveniently leads to Highlands' wonderful restaurants and boutique shops. Moreover, the home’s intown location enables one to quickly travel to multiple scenic highlights like Highlands’ Greenway Trail, Satulah Mountain and Sunset Rock. Your mountain escape awaits!
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4346865
Sep 30, 2026
Sold
$1,200,000
$817/sq ft
Jun 22, 2026
Pending
—
Feb 18, 2026
Listed
$1,300,000
$886/sq ft
HCMLS #95097
Jan 7, 2021
Sold
$600,000
$409/sq ft
Oct 20, 2020
Listed
$625,000
$426/sq ft
+20
Holt knob area This home is in perfect condition and features a charming, open plan with heart of pine floors and loads of glass to bring the outside in. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, plenty of parking and a lovely porch. Fully renovated with a lovely fireplace and an almost new roof. Walking distance to town and affordable.
Public Records
Mar 24, 2005
Sold
$357,000
$243/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 6, 2004
Sold
$180,000
$123/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,935
$157,500 + $561,890
$719,390
2024
$2,935 (+0.4%)
$157,500 + $561,890
$719,390
2023
$2,923 (+9.1%)
$157,500 + $561,890
$719,390
2022
$2,680
$125,000 + $313,520
$438,520
2021
$2,680 (+17.3%)
$125,000 + $313,520
$438,520
2020
$2,285 (+0.6%)
$125,000 + $262,890
$387,890
2019
$2,272 (+6.2%)
$125,000 + $262,890
$387,890
2018
$2,140
$133,600 + $256,740
$390,340
2017
$2,140
$133,600 + $256,740
$390,340
2016
$2,139 (+1.1%)
$133,600 + $256,740
$390,340
2015
$2,116 (+11.8%)
$133,600 + $256,740
$390,340
2014
$1,893
$144,000 + $271,980
$415,980
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.4 Acres
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
1,468
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
7540124772
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 6, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Shared Driveway, Other - See Remarks
Other Parking: Surface level parking off both front drive from Franklin Road and back drive from Holt Knob Road.
Open Parking Spaces: 5
Has Open Parking
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Main: 3
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 3
# of Full Baths (Total): 3
Room 1 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 2 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 3 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 4 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 5 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 6 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 7 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 8 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 9 Information
Room Level: Main
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: In Hall
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Den, Gas Log, Living Room, Propane
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Central, Heat Pump, Other - See Remarks
Cooling Information: Central Air, Heat Pump
Interior Features
Room Count: 9
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Garden Tub, Open Floorplan
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Oven, Washer/Dryer, Wine Refrigerator
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Wood
Roof: Metal
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Screened
Exterior Features: Fire Pit
Fencing: Front Yard, Partial
Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: None
Property Information
Other Equipment: Generator
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning Specification: R1
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded, Other - See Remarks
Lot Size Area: 0.4
Lot Size Units: Acres
Elevation: 3500
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved, Other
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road, Other - See Remarks
Restrictions: Short Term Rental Allowed,Other - See Remarks
Restrictions Description: If used as a short term rental in the R1 zone, the home would be an allowed but non-conforming property. Non-conforming properties are not permitted to make major structural modifications. Any proposed major renovation work should be first discussed with the Highlands Planning & Dev Director.
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Highlands School
Middle Or Junior High School: Highlands School
High School: Highlands School
Location Information
Directions: From center of Highlands, drive 0.5 miles down Main Street (Hwy 64) towards Franklin. LEFT onto Holt Knob Road. Drive 100 yards and turn RIGHT down the shared gravel driveway (see directional sign). Home #464 entrance will be on your right.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,468
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Macon County
APN: 7540124772
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 6, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1468
Living Area: 1468
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,468
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1468
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Highlands School
Public K-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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
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
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Historical weather
Highlands, NC • 28741
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Sun exposure
80/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.2 hrs
4.8 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.16M – $1.41M
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