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  • $825,000

    44 Rainbow Rd, Highlands, NC 28741

    2beds
    2,692sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1984
    9.52 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $306/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Workshop areaFull kitchenBreakfast barLong-range viewsOpen deckNewer kitchenTerraced backyard
    Nestled on 9.52 acres, this 2-bedroom home offers the perfect blend of privacy and convenience, just a 6-minute drive to downtown Highlands, NC. Adjoining USFS land and featuring a bold babbling creek running along the property, visible and audible from the sunroom, open deck, and kitchen, as well as the terraced backyard. Enjoy plenty of natural light on the main and upper levels, with a newer kitchen featuring marble counters and a breakfast bar.  The lower level offers a separate guest suite with its own full kitchen, bathroom, living area, and bedroom. Rent it out long-term or use it for extra guests. Two attached single-car garages: one in the basement with a workshop area and another at the side of the home. An additional higher-elevation house site offers a chance for long-range views. While the home needs work, it offers exceptional potential for a luxurious private estate close to the resort town of Highlands. Don't wait, schedule your appointment for a private tour today!
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    Listing updated: July 11, 2025 at 02:02am

    Listing Provided by:

    Doug Treadwell doug@mountainlifere.com,

    MOUNTAIN LIFE REAL ESTATE, LLC

    Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4279105MLS Logo
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 1
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: En Suite Bathroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Level: Main
    Bedroom s
    • Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Level: Upper
    Bonus room
    • Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
    • Level: Main
    Bonus room
    • Features: Attic Other, Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Level: Main
    Kitchen
    • Features: Breakfast Bar
    • Level: Main
    Living room
    • Features: Open Floorplan
    • Level: Main
    Other
    • Features: Storage
    • Level: Upper
    Sunroom
    • Level: Main
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Propane, Other
    Cooling
    • Ceiling Fan(s)
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Basement
    Features
    • Attic Other, Breakfast Bar, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Total Primary Heated Living Area: 2063
    • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Linoleum, Tile, Wood
    • Doors: Insulated Door(s), Sliding Doors
    • Windows: Insulated Windows
    • Basement: Apartment,Basement Garage Door,Basement Shop,Daylight,Exterior Entry,Partially Finished,Storage Space,Walk-Out Access,Walk-Up Access
    • Attic: Other
    • Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,063
    • Total interior livable area: 2,692 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 2,063
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage Shop, Garage on Main Level
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Patio & porch: Balcony, Covered, Deck, Front Porch
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Year Round
    • Waterfront features: Other - See Remarks, Creek, Waterfront
    • Body of water: Creek
    Lot
    • Size: 9.52 Acres
    • Features: Adjoins Forest, Green Area, Private, Rolling Slope, Wooded, Views
    Details
    • Parcel number: 7449035692
    • Zoning: HR-1
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Cottage,Traditional
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Hardboard Siding
    • Foundation: Permanent
    • Roof: Metal
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1984

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Septic Installed
    • Water: Well
    • Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Propane, Other - See Remarks

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: None
    • Subdivision: None
    Location
    • Region: Highlands
    • Elevation: 3500 Feet

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $306/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $979,520
    • Annual tax amount: $3,953
    • Date on market: 7/10/2025
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
    • Electric utility on property: Yes
    • Road surface type: Concrete, Gravel
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