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
$886Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by John Sheehan• MOUNTAIN LIFE REAL ESTATE, LLC
Median sale price in this area is $354,059. (73% lower than this home)
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Breakfast bar
Garden tub
Open floorplan
9 total rooms
Gas log fireplace in living room and den
Propane fireplace
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms (all on the main level)
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms (all on the main level)
Kitchen
Gas cooktop
Oven
Microwave
Dishwasher
Disposal
Wine refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer/Dryer included
Laundry located in hall
Flooring
Tile
Wood
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Heat pump
Central air conditioning
Propane available
Exterior features
Covered patio/porch areas
Deck
Front porch
Patio
Screened porch
Fire pit
Front yard and partial fencing
Wooded lot
Home design
Single family residence
Site-built
One level
R1 zoning
Parking
Shared driveway
Surface parking accessible from Franklin Road and Holt Knob Road
Approximately 5 open parking spaces
Construction
Wood construction
Metal roof
Crawl space foundation
Utilities
City water
Septic installed
Cable connected
Electricity connected
Propane
HOA & community
No HOA
Financial info
Short-term rentals allowed (property would be allowed but non-conforming in R1 zone; major structural changes may be restricted — consult Highlands Planning & Development Director)
Other
Generator on property
Electricity and solar
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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
Jun 22, 2026
Pending
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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
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,468
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,468
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
7540124772
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 27, 2026.
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
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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
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 464 Franklin Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $660,000 and $1,600,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $660K to $1.6M.