Homes for Sale in Highlands, NC
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42
Active Listings
$1,655,945
Avg. Price
$229,900
Starting From
$4,850,000
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How much do homes cost in Highlands?
The median home price in Highlands is $1,445,000, with listings ranging from $229,900 to $4,850,000. Homes typically spend 19 days on market.
Price Distribution
Recent Price Drops in Highlands
7 Highlands homes dropped price in the last 30 days · average drop -8.5%.
371 Dixon Dr Lot 39
$1,695,000 → $1,445,000 · 2026-05-14
191 Chowan Dr Lot 1
$260,000 → $225,000 · 2026-05-05
289 Lower Brushy Face Rd Lot 58A
$4,950,000 → $4,450,000 · 2026-05-06
354 Flat Mountain Estates Rd Lot 9B
$2,999,000 → $2,799,999 · 2026-05-15
1884 Dillard Rd
$799,000 → $749,000 · 2026-05-18
4 Woodland Ln Lot 6
$1,300,000 → $1,225,000 · 2026-05-11
And 1 more — sorted by largest drop first.
Featured Listings in Highlands
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$3,500,0004594 Dillard Rd
Highlands, NC
$999,000261 Rock Face Trl Lot 10C
Highlands, NC
$850,000350 Old Orchard Rd Lot 3
Highlands, NC
$525,00060 Owl Pine Rd Lot 2
Highlands, NC
$1,590,000133 Fairway Villas Dr Unit 133
Highlands, NC
$575,000400 Cole Mountain Cir Lot 4
Highlands, NC
$1,995,000226 Sky Lake Dr Lot 6
Highlands, NC
$719,500503 Vz Top Rd Unit 503
Highlands, NC
$3,399,000Lt 103 Riverwalk Dr Lots 103 & 104
Highlands, NC
$1,495,0001411 Flat Mountain Rd
Highlands, NC
$1,100,000229 Lucerne Dr Lot 12
Highlands, NC
$2,445,000220 Worley Rd Lot 8
Highlands, NC
$1,100,000229 Lucerne Dr
Highlands, NC
$1,650,000100 Hicks Rd Lot 5
Highlands, NC
$1,395,000172 Dogwood Dr Lot 36
Highlands, NC
$3,250,000114 Cobb /2 231 Rd Lots 232 & 1
Highlands, NC
$999,50075 Doe Falls Rd
Highlands, NC
$1,495,000207D Turning Leaf Ln Unit D
Highlands, NC
$650,000255 Turtle Pond Rd
Highlands, NC
$1,495,00027 Shortoff Springs Rd
Highlands, NC
$319,900743 Little Hog Back Mountain Ln
Highlands, NC
$1,895,000159 Webb Branch Rd
Highlands, NC
$744,000361 Wyanoak Sec B Rd Lot 42
Highlands, NC
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Open map →About Highlands
Highlands is an incorporated town in Macon County in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Located on a plateau in the southern Appalachian Mountains, within the Nantahala National Forest, it lies mostly in southeastern Macon County and slightly in southwestern Jackson County, in the Highlands and Cashiers Townships, respectively. The permanent population was 1,014 at the 2020 census. (Wikipedia)
Climate: Average year-round temperature is 53°F with 178 dry days per year and 47.4 inches of annual rainfall.
What types of homes are for sale in Highlands?
Highlands listings average 2.9 bedrooms, 3.4 bathrooms. Single Family homes are the most common property type, making up 86% of available inventory.
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Active inventory in Highlands stands at 42 listings, priced between $229,900 to $4,850,000. The median comes in at $1,445,000, and single family properties make up 86% of what's for sale. Condo (12%) and Manufactured (2%) round out the mix.
Expect 2.9 bedrooms, 3.4 bathrooms on an average listing in Highlands. Homes typically go under contract after 19 days on market.
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Frequently asked questions about homes for sale in Highlands
How many homes are for sale in Highlands, NC?
There are 42 homes for sale in Highlands, NC right now, with prices ranging from $229,900 to $4,850,000. Inventory is refreshed daily from live listing feeds.
What is the median home price in Highlands?
The median home price in Highlands is $1,445,000, with an average of $1,655,945. Prices span $229,900 to $4,850,000 across 42 current listings.
What types of homes are for sale in Highlands?
Single Family homes dominate Highlands inventory at 86% of listings. Condo (12%) and Manufactured (2%) round out the mix.
How long do Highlands homes stay on the market?
Highlands homes have been on the market an average of 19 days. Newer listings (under 7 days) typically indicate fresh inventory worth early attention.
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