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760 N 5th Street

Highlands, NC 28741
  • $4,200,000
  • STATUS: Active Under Contract
  • ON SITE: 35 Days
  • MLS #: 1003462
Under Contract
UPDATED: 10 min ago
$4,200,000
  • 4
    BEDS
  • 2.88
    ACRES
  • 3
    BATHS
  • 1
    1/2 BATHS
Neighborhood:
Type:
Single-Family Home
Built:
1900
County:

School Ratings & Info

Description

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.

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760 N 5th Street Highlands, NC 28741

  • Price: $4,200,000
  • Status: Active Under Contract
  • On Site: 35 Days
  • Updated: 10 min ago
  • MLS #: 1003462
4
Beds
3
Baths
1
½ Baths
2.88
Acres
1900
Built
Neighborhood:
None
County:
Macon
Area:
Highlands In-Town
Property Description
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.
Exterior Features

Architectural Style Cottage Carport Spaces 0 Carport YN No Covered Spaces 0 Exterior Features Fire Pit Private Yard Storage Propane Tank - Leased Garage YN No Parking Features Driveway Paved Private Patio And Porch Features Rear Porch Covered Roof Metal View Garden Meadow Orchard Creek / Stream View YN Yes Waterfront Features Creek Waterfront Waterfront YN Yes

Interior Features

Appliances Dryer Dishwasher Exhaust Fan Free- Standing Electric Range Refrigerator Water Heater Washer Basement Crawl Space Bathrooms Total Integer 4 Cooling Ceiling Fan(s) Wall / Window Unit(s) Cooling YN Yes Fireplace Features Living Room Fireplace YN Yes Flooring Carpet Linoleum Wood Heating Gas Space Heater Heating YN Yes Interior Features Built-in Features Ceiling Fan(s) Separate / Formal Dining Room Primary Downstairs Soaking Tub Laundry Features Inside Laundry Closet Levels Two

Property Features

Association YN No Community Features Trails / Paths Construction Materials Frame Wood Siding Furnished Unfurnished Lease Considered YN Yes Lot Features Back Yard Corner Lot Front Yard Gentle Sloping Meadow Native Plants Partially Cleared Private Split Possible Waterfront City Lot Level Rolling Slope New Construction YN No Property Sub Type Single Family Residence Property Sub Type Additional Single Family Residence Road Surface Type Paved Security Features Closed Circuit Camera(s) Sewer Public Sewer Tax Annual Amount 8382.22 Tax Lot 320 /322 /329 /333 Tax Year 2025 Utilities Electricity Connected Fiber Optic Available High Speed Internet Available Propane Sewer Connected Satellite Internet Available Water Connected Water Source Public Zoning Description Residential

Listing provided courtesy of Douglas Treadwell of Mountain Life Real Estate, LLC: 828-239-8814.


© 2026 Highlands-Cashiers Board of Realtors®. All Rights Reserved. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty. Data last updated: 2026-07-11T23:17:11.453.
 
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