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.
Active
$1,199,000
683 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
3beds
1,910sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1944
0.58 Acres Lot
$1,137,500 Zestimate®
$628/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Original wood floorsWormy chestnut wallsBeautiful stone fireplace
- 20 days
- 3,519
- 155
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Bill Sandman billsandmanrealestate@gmail.com,
Real Broker, LLC
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4425316
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator with Ice Maker
- Laundry: In Hall
Features
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Partial
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,310
- Total interior livable area: 1,910 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,310
- Finished area below ground: 600
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Detached Carport, Parking Space(s)
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 0.58 Acres
- Features: Private, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 7540038288
- Zoning: HR2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar Shake, Wood
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1944
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Mirror Lake
Location
- Region: Highlands
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $628/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $514,700
- Annual tax amount: $2,128
- Date on market: 10/7/2026
- Road surface type: Gravel, Concrete
Estimated market value
$1,137,500
$1.08M - $1.19M
$4,037/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,199,000+99.8%$628/sqft |
Source: HCMLS #1004199 Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/2026 | Sold | $600,000+46.3%$314/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2026 | Sold | $410,000$215/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,128 | $513,070 |
| 2024 | $2,128 +0.6% | $513,070 |
| 2023 | $2,116 +19.4% | $513,070 +80.9% |
| 2022 | $1,771 | $283,610 |
| 2021 | $1,771 +4.2% | $283,610 |
| 2020 | $1,700 +0.8% | $283,610 |
| 2019 | $1,687 | $283,610 -13.3% |
| 2018 | $1,687 -6.7% | $327,130 |
| 2017 | $1,809 | $327,130 |
| 2016 | $1,809 | $327,130 |
| 2015 | $1,809 +1.3% | $327,130 -4.3% |
| 2014 | $1,786 | $341,960 |
| 2013 | $1,786 | $341,960 |
| 2012 | -- | $341,960 |
| 2011 | -- | $341,960 |
| 2010 | -- | $341,960 |
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Neighborhood: 28741
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Highlands School
- Middle: Highlands School
- High: Highlands School
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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