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133 listings found within of Highlands, North Carolina
Highlands, NC
Property at 150 Big Bear Pen Lane 28741, Highlands, NC For Sale
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$699,000
Highlands, NC
Property at 140  Mel Keener 28741, Highlands, NC For Sale
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$699,000
Highlands, NC
Property at 2275 N. 4th Street 28741, Highlands, NC For Sale
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$699,000
Highlands, NC
Property at 464  Center Drive 28741, Highlands, NC For Sale
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$727,000
Highlands, NC
Property at 7  Whetstone Drive 28741, Highlands, NC For Sale
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$749,900
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Property at 42 Bearfoot Lane 28741, Highlands, NC For Sale
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$750,000
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Property at 1152  North Fourth 28741, Highlands, NC For Sale
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$750,000
Highlands, NC
Property at 65  Brock Court 28741, Highlands, NC For Sale
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Welcome to Highlands, NC

The year round population of the Highlands area is about 4,500, however in the summer the area increases to over 15,000 folks. The cultural amenities during the summer season include professional live theatre, chamber music concerts, cabarets and other special events. A variety of educational classes and seminars are available as well. In addition, a new visual arts and learning center attracts artists from all over the southeast.

Long noted for its fine dining, the community also offers unique shopping, with specialty gift and clothing boutiques, antique and art galleries, fine jewelry and custom furniture. Opportunities abound for home ownership on the Highlands Plateau. If you have ever dreamed of a home in the mountains….a vacation home or a great place for your retirement, Highlands has something for everyone. Come for a season…or make this charming cosmopolitan town the place you call home.
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Meadows Mountain Realty
Previous quarter's home sale average by city. Click city to view homes for sale.

Total
Sold

Median
Price

Average
Price

Highlands, NC68$401,500$531,787
home sale data for other nearby cities
Aquone, NC8$115,000$230,000
Balsam, NC4$74,800$95,900
Brevard, NC149$206,000$221,605
Cashiers, NC45$400,000$655,602
Clayton, GA113$142,000$179,069
Cullowhee, NC47$222,000$290,670
Franklin, NC219$148,000$186,142
Glenville, NC20$464,439$686,059
Hazelwood, NC239$146,000$191,267
Lake Toxaway, NC17$235,000$478,718
Pickens, SC149$93,500$111,586
Rabun Gap, GA25$190,900$205,225
Salem, SC51$266,000$356,298
Sapphire, NC43$400,000$435,675
Scaly Mountain, NC1$167,000$167,000
Seneca, SC253$157,964$206,442
Six Mile, SC44$150,000$292,728
Sunset, SC28$401,500$562,909
Sylva, NC133$153,500$177,795
Topton, NC8$115,000$230,000
Tuckasegee, NC3$388,000$380,883
Walhalla, SC72$96,000$106,258
West Union, SC32$195,750$248,893
Westminster, SC66$78,375$104,671
Whittier, NC47$145,000$162,111
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Population

Total Population999
Population Density165 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population530
Male Population469
Population Change since 1990↑ 28% Increase
Population Change since 2000↑ 10% Increase

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public CollegeSouthwestern Community College
Distance23 miles
Nearest 4-Year Public CollegeWestern Carolina University
Distance16 miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households476
Family Households301
Average Family Size2.63
Average Household Income$65,287
Median Household Income$51,710
Income Change since 1990↑ 89% Increase
Income Change since 2000↑ 21% Increase

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk0.49
Crime Risk (County)0.54
Personal Crime Risk (County)0.32
Murder Crime Risk (County)0.21
Rape Crime Risk (County)0.52
Robbery Crime Risk (County)0.14
Assault Crime Risk (County)0.37
Property Crime Risk (County)0.69
Burglary Crime Risk (County)1.25
Larceny Crime Risk (County)0.55
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County)0.21

Climate

Average July High Temperature78.0 °F
Average January Low Temperature23.4 °F
Annual Precipitation87.6 inches
Air Pollution Index93% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate6.75%
Nearest AirportAsheville Regional
Distance48 miles
Nearest Major Sports TeamGreenville Drive (a)
Distance47 miles
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Highlands School545 Pierson Dr
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ART AND MUSEUMS

Museum Of American Cut & Engrv472 Chestnut St

BANKS

Bank Of America424 Pine St
First Citizens Bank615 S 4th St
Macon Bank473 Carolina Way
Mountain Heritage Bank535 N 4th St
Rbc Bank225 Franklin Rd
Regions Bank161 Spring St
Wachovia Bank234 S 4th St
Wachovia Bank116 Franklin Rd

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Highlands Fire Dept322 Oak St
Highlands Police Dept310 Oak St

HOSPITALS

Highlands-cashiers Hospital190 Hospital Dr

LIBRARIES - PUBLIC

Hudson Library554 Main St

PLACE OF WORSHIP

Christ Anglican Church348 S 5th St
Clear Creek Baptist Church250 Blue Valley Rd
Community Bible Church3645 Cashiers Rd
Episcopal Church-incarnation520 Main St
First Baptist Church-highlands220 Main St
First Presbyterian Church471 Main St
Highlands United Methodist Chr315 Main St
Lutheran Church Holy Family2152 Dillard Rd

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2 Real Estate companies have been found with properties in or near Highlands
Harry Norman, Realtors
29 offices | 1,313 associates
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Meadows Mountain Realty
2 offices | 12 associates
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website provides: IDX, Photos/Virtual Tours