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760 N 5th ST Highlands, NC 28741
4 Beds
4 Baths
1,944 SqFt
Key Details
Sold Price $4,000,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,944 sqft
Price per Sqft $2,057
MLS Listing ID 4390432
Sold Date 08/28/26
Style Cottage
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Construction Status Completed
Abv Grd Liv Area 1,944
Year Built 1900
Lot Size 2.880 Acres
Acres 2.88
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
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.
Location
State NC
County Macon
Zoning HR2
Rooms
Basement Dirt Floor, Exterior Entry
Primary Bedroom Level Main
Main Level Bedrooms 1
Interior
Interior Features Built-in Features
Heating Propane, Wall Furnace
Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
Flooring Carpet, Linoleum, Wood
Fireplaces Type Living Room, Non-Functional
Fireplace true
Appliance Dishwasher, Electric Range, Exhaust Hood, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Laundry Mud Room, Main Level
Exterior
Exterior Feature Fire Pit, Other - See Remarks
Community Features Sidewalks, Walking Trails
Utilities Available Electricity Connected, Propane
Waterfront Description None
Roof Type Metal
Street Surface Asphalt,Paved
Porch Covered, Side Porch
Garage false
Building
Lot Description Corner Lot, Creek Front, Orchard(s), Green Area, Level, Private, Creek/Stream
Foundation Crawl Space
Sewer Public Sewer
Water City
Architectural Style Cottage
Level or Stories Two
Structure Type Stone,Wood
New Construction false
Construction Status Completed
Schools
Elementary Schools Unspecified
Middle Schools Unspecified
High Schools Unspecified
Others
Senior Community false
Restrictions Historical,Livestock Restriction,Rental – See Restrictions Description
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Special Listing Condition None
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