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Highlands 28741
760 N 5th Street
$4,000,000
● House - Off Market

760 N 5th Street

Highlands, NC 28741
bedrooms
4 Beds
bathrooms
3 Baths, 1 Half Bath
square feet
1,944 Ft²
$20,623
Est. Monthly

About This Property

A once-in-a-generation opportunity to own one of Highlands' most cherished legacy properties. Just blocks from downtown, the historic Whittle House has been lovingly maintained by the same family for over 100 years and five generations and offers an extraordinary combination of history, privacy, and location.

Set on 2.88 gently rolling acres framed by towering pines, rhododendrons, and a gentle stream, this 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath farmhouse captures the timeless charm of Old Highlands. Built in the late 1800's and on the National Historic Registry, the home includes tongue-and-groove ceilings, a stone fireplace, expansive living spaces, a detached garage with a loft, and beautifully preserved grounds that have remained largely unchanged for nearly a century.

Rich in character and surrounded by nature, this remarkable estate offers endless possibilities as a private family retreat, legacy property, or future investment opportunity. Properties of this significance and proximity to downtown Highlands rarely become available.

Schedule your private showing today and become the next steward of one of Highlands' most treasured homes.
Unit Size
1,944 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
2.88 acres
Price per sqft
$2,160
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
-
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1900

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Last updated: 3 months ago (CANOPYMLS #CAR4390432)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Aug 28, 2026 Sold
Sold
Jul 12, 2026 In contract -
In contract
Jun 5, 2026 Listed by MOUNTAIN LIFE REAL ESTATE, LLC $4,200,000
Listed by MOUNTAIN LIFE REAL ESTATE, LLC

Property Highlights

Air Conditioning
Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1900
  • Effective Year Built: 1990
  • Total Rooms: 9
  • Bedroom Count: 4
  • Bathroom Count: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Partial Bathrooms: 3
  • Building Condition: 6
  • Building Quality: 7
  • Construction Type: 6
  • Building Style: 0
  • Exterior Walls Type: 17
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 1
  • Roof Cover Type: 3
  • Floor Count: 200
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 0
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 7
  • Garage Square Area: 320
  • Parking Space Count: 1
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 7
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 125,453
  • Lot Size Frontage Feet: 0
  • Total Building Area: 1,774
  • Building Area: 1,774
  • Building Area Measurement: E

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 0
  • Heating: 4
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,774
  • Heating Fuel Type: 6

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 5
  • Water Service: 6

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Land Acres: 0000002880
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: D
  • Legal Description 1: LOTS 320 322 329 333

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Macon County Schools
  • School Tax School District: F10 HIGHLANDS
  • Census Tract: 970501

Zoning

  • Zoning: HR2

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: MAP 7540
  • Account Number: 60671
  • District: 14
  • Parcel: 7540525358
  • Municipality: HIGHLANDS CITY
  • Latitude: 35.0575
  • Longitude: -83.1931

    Address

  • Full Address: 760 N 5th St
  • Address - House Number: 760
  • Street Direction: N
  • Address - Street Name: 5th
  • Address - Suffix Type: St
  • State: NC
  • City Name: Highlands
  • Zip Code: 28741

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Amount: $837,022

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1437
  • Valuation Date: Sep 21, 2023
  • Confidence Score: 71
  • Final Value: 1,184,366
  • High Value: 1,354,620
  • Low Value: 1,014,111

    Market Valuation

  • Market Total Value: $2,103,480
  • Market Land Value: $1,751,040
  • Market Improvement Value: $352,440

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $2,103,480
  • Assessed Land Value: $1,751,040
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $352,440
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Comparables

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Type
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ft²
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Asking Price
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Closing Price
Sold On
HOA + Taxes

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 760 North 5th Street built and last sold?
The property at 760 North 5th Street was built in 1900 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $0.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 760 North 5th Street is $4,089,985.
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