Coming soon. .. .. a classic 1940s Highlands cabin reimagined by Black Rock Design Build of Highlands. 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. A stunning mix of old and new. New HVAC, roof, electric and plumbing. New bathrooms and a gorgeous new high end kitchen with the charm of original wood floors, wormy chestnut walls, and a beautiful stone fireplace. Private over half acre wooded lot with amazing outdoor entertaining space in the back.
Coming soon.....a classic 1940s Highlands cabin reimagined by Black Rock Design Build of Highlands. 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. A stunning mix of old and new. New HVAC, roof, electric and plumbing. New bathrooms and a gorgeous new high end kitchen with the charm of original wood floors, wormy chestnut walls, and a beautiful stone fireplace. Private over half acre wooded lot with amazing outdoor entertaining space in the back.
HCMLS #1004199
Sep 16, 2026
Listed
$1,199,000
$915/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 12, 2026
Sold
$600,000
$458/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 31, 1996
Sold
$130,000
$99/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,128
$163,020 + $350,050
$513,070
2024
$2,128 (+0.6%)
$163,020 + $350,050
$513,070
2023
$2,116 (+19.4%)
$163,020 + $350,050
$513,070
2022
$1,771
$123,120 + $160,490
$283,610
2021
$1,771 (+4.2%)
$123,120 + $160,490
$283,610
2020
$1,700 (+0.8%)
$123,120 + $160,490
$283,610
2019
$1,687 (−6.7%)
$123,120 + $160,490
$283,610
2018
$1,809
$175,000 + $152,130
$327,130
2017
$1,809
$175,000 + $152,130
$327,130
2016
$1,808 (+1.3%)
$175,000 + $152,130
$327,130
2015
$1,785 (+13.8%)
$175,000 + $152,130
$327,130
2014
$1,569
$177,840 + $164,120
$341,960
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.57 Acres
Year renovated
1984
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,166
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,166
Year built
1944
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
7540038288
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 27, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Highlands, NC • 28741
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
June and 4.5 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.6 hrs
4.5 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 683 Franklin Rd
$1,201,294
$2,294 over list price of $1.20M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $370K to $1.7M.