464 Franklin Rd

Highlands, NC 28741

$1,300,000
Price
3
Beds
1,468 Sq. Ft.
$886 / Sq. Ft.
1,468
Sq. Ft.
$886
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

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...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!
  1. Listed by John Sheehan • MOUNTAIN LIFE REAL ESTATE, LLC • john@mountainlifere.com

Property Details for 464 Franklin Road

Architectural Style
Cottage
Waterfront Features
None
View
Mountain(s), Winter
Parking Features
Shared Driveway, Other - See Remarks
Subdivision Name
None
LISTING UPDATED: 02/19/2026 01:52 PM

Property Details for 464 Franklin Road

StatusActive
MLS #4346865
Days on Market33
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1960
Lot Size0.40 AC / 17,424 SF
CountyMacon County
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Location

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Building Information for 464 Franklin Road

Stories-Year Built1960Building Size-Lot Size0.40 AC / 17,424 SF

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$6,309

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Property Information for 464 Franklin Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -83.206795
  • Latitude: 35.05803
  • 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.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $719,390.00
  • Parcel Number: 7540124772
  • City Taxes Paid To: Highlands
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Highlands School
  • High School: Highlands School
  • Elementary School: Highlands School
Parking
  • Parking: Open Spaces: 5.0
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking: Other: Surface level parking off both front drive from Franklin Road and back drive from Holt Knob Road.
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage YN: No
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Elevation: 3500
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1468.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1468
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 1468.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Other - See Remarks
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: No
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 44
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road, Other - See Remarks
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • 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.
Green Features
  • Green Verification Count: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Propane
  • Water Source: City
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit
  • Fencing: Front Yard, Partial
  • Construction Materials: Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Screened
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved, Other
  • Roof: Metal
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Oven, Washer/Dryer, Wine Refrigerator
  • Levels: One
  • Other Equipment: Fuel Tank - Leased, Generator
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Heating: Central, Heat Pump, Other - See Remarks
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Garden Tub, Open Floorplan, Other - See Remarks
  • Laundry Features: In Hall
  • Fireplace Features: Den, Gas Log, Living Room, Propane
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: No
  • Bedroom Main: 3
  • Full Bath Main: 3
  • Half Bath Main: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 9.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 8
  • Room Types: Den
  • Room Level: Main
Room 9
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main

Property History for 464 Franklin Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 18, 2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4346865

$1,300,000—
Jan 7, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1435476666

$600,000

+3.3% / yr

Mar 11, 2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1476225696

$357,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/18/2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4346865

$1,300,000
01/07/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1435476666

$600,000

+3.3% / yr

03/11/2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1476225696

$357,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 464 Franklin Road

Taxable ValueLand$157,500Additions$561,890Total$719,390
Tax Record2025$2,935 ($245 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,468 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,468 SqFtStories1Lot Size17,424 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1960ZoningHR1CountyMACONAPN7540124772Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 464 Franklin Road

This home is within Macon County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Highlands School
Public - K to 12
Mountain View Intermediate School
Public - 5 to 6
Macon Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Franklin High
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Highlands School
PublicK to 12

Mountain View Intermediate School
Public5 to 6

Macon Middle School
Public7 to 8

Franklin High
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 464 Franklin Road, Highlands, NC 28741

464 Franklin Road is a single family home for sale in Highlands, NC 28741. This property was listed for sale on February 18, 2026 by MOUNTAIN LIFE REAL ESTATE, LLC, it's currently listed at $1,300,000. It has been on the market for a total of 33 days and was last sold on January 7, 2021. This listing's school district is Macon County School District. Nearby schools include Highlands School, Mountain View Intermediate School and Macon Middle School. 464 Franklin Road is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 1,468 sqft single family home built in 1960.

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