760 N 5th Street
Highlands, NC 28741
4
Bed
4
Bath
1,944Sqft
2.88Acres(Lot)
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
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Bedroom Information
Total Bedroom: 4Bathroom Information
Total Baths: 4 Full Baths: 3 Half Baths: 1Interior Features
Built-in Features Roof: Metal Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Exhaust Hood, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Laundry Features: Mud Room, Main LevelRoofing Information
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Flooring Information
Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum, Wood Construction Materials: Stone, Wood -
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Propane, Wall Furnace Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s) WaterSource: City
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Building Information
Year Built: 1900 -
Exterior Features
Fire Pit, Other - See Remarks Construction Materials: Stone, Wood Foundation Details: Crawl Space Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
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Lot Information
Lot Description: Corner Lot, Creek Front, Orchard(s), Green Area, Level, Private, Creek/Stream Lot Size Area: 2.88 acreProperty Information
Property Type: Residential Sub Type: Single Family Residence Style: Cottage
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Listing Price Information
Original List Price:$4200000
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Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: 2111480 Parcel Number: 7540525358
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Driveway
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School Information
Elementary School: Unspecified Junior High School: Unspecified Senior High School: Unspecified -
Utility Information
Electricity Connected, Propane Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: City -
Location Information
Subdivision: None City: Highlands Direction: From Main St in Highlands, turn LEFT onto S 5th Street and continue for 0.5 miles. #760 N 5th will be the first driveway on your LEFT just past the intersection of N. 5th St and Chestnut St.
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| Address | Estimate | Bed | Bath | Sq. Ft | Lot Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 261 Rock Face Trail #LT.., Highlands, NC, 28741 | $999,000 | 2 | 2 | 1,022 | 1,022 SqFt |
| 692 Lost Trail, Highlands, NC, 28741 | $4,250,000 | 3 | 4 | 4,241 | 4,241 SqFt |
| 70 Norton Court, Highlands, NC, 28741 | $5,250,000 | 4 | 8 | 6,060 | 6,060 SqFt |
| 451 Crescent Trail, Highlands, NC, 28741 | $1,775,000 | 3 | 3 | 2,723 | 2,723 SqFt |
| 556 Shortoff Road, Highlands, NC, 28741 | $495,000 | 3 | 1 | 912 | 912 SqFt |
| 464 Franklin Road #2 3, Highlands, NC, 28741 | $1,300,000 | 3 | 3 | 1,468 | 1,468 SqFt |
| 48 Bearfoot Lane, Highlands, NC, 28741 | $1,330,000 | 3 | 4 | 1,966 | 1,966 SqFt |
| 1921 Franklin Road, Highlands, NC, 28741 | $1,800,000 | 4 | 5 | 2,960 | 2,960 SqFt |
| 3731 Dillard Road, Highlands, NC, 28741 | $527,500 | 2 | 2 | 1,182 | 1,182 SqFt |
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