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    • $765,000

    571 Dillard Road, Highlands, NC 28741

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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1940
    1.21 Acres Lot
    $731,300 Zestimate®
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    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Wood-burning fireplaceWood ceilingsWood floorsEasterly viewSpacious back deckAmple storage
    Charming 4-Bedroom Cottage Just Two Minutes from Main Street! Discover the charm and potential of this four-bedroom, two-bath cottage located only two minutes from downtown Highlands. Nestled on 1.21 acres, the property is partially cleared, with the home and open yard occupying about half of the lot, while the remaining wooded portion offers a peaceful natural setting and a small stream. This inviting cottage captures the essence of “Old Highlands” with its beautiful wood ceilings, wood floors (under carpet), and a wood-burning fireplace that serves as a cozy focal point in the living room. The home is move-in ready yet offers endless opportunities for updates, expansion, or even the construction of a second home on the property, subject to and determined by Town of Highlands approval. Additional highlights include ample storage throughout, a walk-up floored attic, and a spacious back deck overlooking the property with an easterly view—perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation. Whether you’re looking for a charming mountain getaway, an investment opportunity, or a place to build your dream home, this property offers a rare combination of location, character, and potential. The adjacent property is vacant land, also 1.21. acres and is offered for sale separately.
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    Jeannie Chambers,

    Chambers Realty & Vacation Rentals

    Source: HCMLS,MLS#: 1002100Originating MLS: Highlands Cashiers Board of Realtors

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Bedroom 1
      • Level: Main
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Main
      Bedroom 3
      • Level: Lower
      Bedroom 4
      • Level: Lower
      Bathroom 1
      • Level: Main
      Bathroom 2
      • Level: Lower
      Bonus room
      • Level: Lower
      Dining room
      • Level: Main
      Kitchen
      • Level: Main
      Living room
      • Level: Main
      Heating
      • Oil
      Cooling
      • None
      Appliances
      • Included: Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Freezer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
      • Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Inside, Lower Level, Laundry Room
      Features
      • Bookcases, Other, See Remarks, Storage, Soaking Tub, Natural Woodwork
      • Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum, Other, Wood
      • Basement: Interior Entry,Partially Finished
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Living Room, Raised Hearth, Stone, Wood Burning
      • Furnished: Yes

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: Gravel
      • Garage spaces: 1
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch
      • Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Storage
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Meadow
      • Waterfront features: Creek, Deeded Access
      • Body of water: No Name Known
      Lot
      • Size: 1.21 Acres
      • Features: Back Yard, Garden, Near Golf Course, Gentle Sloping, Meadow, Other, Partially Cleared, Many Trees, City Lot
      • Topography: Sloping
      Details
      • Parcel number: 7540006156
      • Zoning description: Residential

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Cottage
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Foundation: Block
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1940

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Other, Septic Tank
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Other, See Remarks, Water Connected

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Trails/Paths, Water Access
      • Subdivision: None
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Highlands

      Financial & listing details

      • Tax assessed value: $382,510
      • Annual tax amount: $1,616
      • Date on market: 10/22/2025
      • Cumulative days on market: 270 days

        Estimated market value

        $731,300

        $695,000 - $768,000

        $1,992/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        11/3/2025Listed for sale$765,000
        Source: HCMLS #1002100 Report a problem
        10/27/2025Contingent$765,000
        Source: HCMLS #1002100 Report a problem
        10/22/2025Listed for sale$765,000
        Source: HCMLS #1002100 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$1,617 $382,510
        2024$1,617 +0.7%$382,510
        2023$1,605 -3.7%$382,510 +43.9%
        2022$1,667 $265,740
        2021$1,667 +4.2%$265,740
        2020$1,599 +0.8%$265,740
        2019$1,586 $265,740 +14.4%
        2018$1,586 +21%$232,210
        2017$1,311 $232,210
        2016$1,311 $232,210
        2015$1,311 +1.8%$232,210 -15%
        2014$1,288 $273,080
        2013$1,288 $273,080
        2012-- $273,080
        2011-- $273,080
        2010-- $273,080
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 28741

        Getting around

        31 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        7 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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