464 Franklin Road

Closed 9/30/26

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Last Sold Price

$1,200,000

3 beds3 baths

464 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC 28741

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.4 acresLot Size

1960Year Built

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!

Listed by: Brokerage DRE #C30275 • Mountain Life Real Estate, LLC john@mountainlifere.com

Listing closed: 09/30/2026 12:00 AM • Source: Highlands-Cashiers BOR, MLS#: 1002545

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$6,651 per month

30 year fixed, 7.03% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,406

Property Taxes

$245

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Property Information for 464 Franklin Road

Property Details

Taxes: $2,935 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Macon County
Architectural Style: Cottage
Furnished: Partially
Subdivision Name: None
Has View: Yes
View: Trees/Woods
Waterfront Features: None
Has Waterfront: No
Zoning Description: Residential

Building Information

Stories: 1
Year Built: 1960
Lot Size: 0.40 AC / 17,424 SF

Summary

Location and General 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.
Latitude: 35.057867

Longitude: -83.20686498
MLS Area Major: Highlands In-Town
Senior Community: No

Taxes and HOA

Additional Parcels: No
Association: No

Parcel Number: 7540124772
Tax Annual Amount: $2,934.97
Tax Assessed Value: 719390
Tax Lot: 2 & 3
Tax Year: 2025

School Information

Elementary School: Highlands School
High School: Highlands School

Middle Or Junior School: Highlands School

Parking

Carport: No
Garage Spaces: 0.0

Garage: No
Open Parking Spaces: 5.0
Open Parking: Yes
Other Parking: Surface level parking off both front drive from Franklin Road and back drive from Holt Knob Road.
Parking Features: Driveway, Open, Private

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Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://storybookviewer.com/111910-134474

Property

Lot Information

Elevation: 3500
Lot Features: Back Yard, Gentle Sloping, Native Plants, Private, City Lot

Lot Size Acres: 0.4
Lot Size Area: 0.4
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road, Other - See Remarks
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved, Other
Topography: Sloping

Property and Assessments

Above Grade Finished Area: 1468.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0

Living Area: 1468.0
Living Area Units: Square Feet
New Construction: No
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Type: Residential
Year Built: 1960

Building Features

Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Foundation Details: Crawl Space

Levels: One
Roof: Metal
Stories: 1

Farm Information

Other Equipment: Fuel Tank - Leased, Generator

Utilities

Electric: Generator
Sewer: Septic Tank

Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Propane, Water Connected
Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Community Features: Sidewalks
Exterior Features: Fire Pit

Fencing: Front Yard, Partial
Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Covered, Deck, Patio, See Remarks
Private Pool: No

Interior Features

Appliances: Dryer, Free-Standing Gas Range, Refrigerator, Wine Cooler, Water Heater, Washer
Basement: Crawl Space

Has Basement: No
Full Bathrooms: 3
Half Bathrooms: 0
Total Bathrooms: 3
Total Bedrooms: 3
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
Has Cooling: Yes
Heating: Central, Natural Gas
Has Heating: Yes
Has Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Dry Bar, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Smart Thermostat, Natural Woodwork
Laundry Features: In Hall

Room Information

Room 1

Type: Bathroom 2
Level: Main

Room 2

Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main

Room 3

Type: Den
Level: Main

Room 4

Type: Kitchen
Level: Main

Room 5

Type: Bathroom 1
Level: Main

Room 6

Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Main

Room 7

Type: Bathroom 3
Level: Main

Room 8

Type: Dining Room
Level: Main

Room 9

Type: Bedroom 1
Level: Main

Property History for 464 Franklin Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Sep 30, 2026	Closed Highlands-Cashiers BOR #1002545	$1,200,000	—
Sep 30, 2026	Closed CANOPY #4346865	$1,200,000	—
Aug 10, 2026	Under Contract-No Show Highlands-Cashiers BOR #1002545		—
Jun 22, 2026	Under Contract-No Show CANOPY #4346865		—
Jun 22, 2026	Under Contract-Show Highlands-Cashiers BOR #1002545		—
Feb 18, 2026	Listed (Active) CANOPY #4346865	$1,300,000	—
Feb 18, 2026	Listed (Active) Highlands-Cashiers BOR #1002545	$1,300,000	—
Jan 7, 2021	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1435476666	$600,000	+3.3% / yr
Jan 7, 2021	Closed Highlands-Cashiers BOR #95097	$600,000	—
Dec 29, 2020	Under Contract-No Show Highlands-Cashiers BOR #95097		—
Nov 9, 2020	Under Contract-Show Highlands-Cashiers BOR #95097		—
Oct 23, 2020	Listed (Active) Highlands-Cashiers BOR #95097	$625,000	—
Mar 11, 2005	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1476225696	$357,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
09/30/2026	Closed Highlands-Cashiers BOR #1002545	$1,200,000
09/30/2026	Closed CANOPY #4346865	$1,200,000
08/10/2026	Under Contract-No Show Highlands-Cashiers BOR #1002545	—
06/22/2026	Under Contract-No Show CANOPY #4346865	—
06/22/2026	Under Contract-Show Highlands-Cashiers BOR #1002545	—
02/18/2026	Listed (Active) CANOPY #4346865	$1,300,000
02/18/2026	Listed (Active) Highlands-Cashiers BOR #1002545	$1,300,000
01/07/2021	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1435476666	$600,000 +3.3% / yr
01/07/2021	Closed Highlands-Cashiers BOR #95097	$600,000
12/29/2020	Under Contract-No Show Highlands-Cashiers BOR #95097	—
11/09/2020	Under Contract-Show Highlands-Cashiers BOR #95097	—
10/23/2020	Listed (Active) Highlands-Cashiers BOR #95097	$625,000
03/11/2005	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1476225696	$357,000

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

Public records

464 Franklin Road

Beds

Baths

Total Finished SqFt

1,468 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,468 SqFt

Stories

Lot Size

17,424 SqFt

Schools near 464 Franklin Road

This home is within Macon County School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
6/10	Highlands School	Public - Serves this home	K to 12	0.9 mi
3/10	Mountain View Intermediate School	Public - Serves this home	5 to 6	11.4 mi
6/10	Macon Middle School	Public - Serves this home	7 to 8	11.2 mi
5/10	Franklin High	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	12.8 mi
1/10	Bartram Academy	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	11.6 mi
7/10	Macon Early College High School	Public - Nearby school	9 to 13	12.1 mi


Rating	School	Distance
6/10	Highlands School PublicK to 12 Serves this home	0.9 mi
3/10	Mountain View Intermediate School Public5 to 6 Serves this home	11.4 mi
6/10	Macon Middle School Public7 to 8 Serves this home	11.2 mi
5/10	Franklin High Public9 to 12 Serves this home	12.8 mi
1/10	Bartram Academy Public9 to 12 Choice school	11.6 mi
7/10	Macon Early College High School Public9 to 13 Nearby school	12.1 mi

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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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 464 Franklin Road, Highlands, NC 28741	$1,200,000	3	3	–	17,424
542 Franklin Road, Highlands, NC 28741	$408,000	3	3	–	40,510
320 Holt Knob Road, Highlands, NC 28741	$685,000	2	3	–	8,276
460 Franklin Road, Highlands, NC 28741	$50,000	2	2	1,032	7,405
304 Holt Knob Road, Highlands, NC 28741	$697,000	4	3.5	2,176	30,928
316 Holt Knob Road, Highlands, NC 28741	$70,000	2	2.5	2,445	12,632
300 Holt Knob Road, Highlands, NC 28741	–	3	2	2,264	22,216
546 Franklin Road, Highlands, NC 28741	$690,000	3	5	–	48,351
330 Holt Knob Road, Highlands, NC 28741	–	2	2	1,853	50,530
115 Holt Circle, Highlands, NC 28741	–	2	2	1,050	27,878
71 Raoul Road, Highlands, NC 28741	$250,000	2	2	720	12,197
65 Holt Circle, Highlands, NC 28741	$240,000	4	1.5	1,198	23,958
429 Franklin Road, Highlands, NC 28741	$475,000	1	1	–	21,780
135 Holt Circle, Highlands, NC 28741	$654,000	1	3	–	18,295
28 Raoul Road, Highlands, NC 28741	–	4	2	1,326	52,272

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