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HIGHLANDS, NC 28741

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Macon County
Buyer's Market
March 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

Data as of March 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The HIGHLANDS, NC real estate market (28741) currently shows 154 active listings, with 27 pending sales. Homes are averaging 127 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 47 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 127 days on market compared to 92 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 1.1% year-over-year, from $1,385,000 to $1,370,000.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 4,209  ·  Density: 18.0/mi²  ·  Median household income: $65,606

Typical home value: $509,653  ·  Homeownership: 70.0%

Market Overview

Active Listings
154
⇧ 43.9% vs 107 last year
Pending
27
18% pending ratio
Median Price
$1,370,000
⇩ 1.1% vs $1,385,000 last year
Average Price
$2,273,126
⇩ 17.2% vs $2,745,137 last year
Days on Market
127
⇧ 38% vs 92 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$904
⇧ 40.8% vs $642/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,661 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 154 this year vs 107 last year
  • Days on market: 127 now vs 92 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $1,370,000 (-1.1% YoY)
  • Average: $2,273,126 (-17.2% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 24.3 miles — 723 listings ($871,792,769 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
28741Highlands, NC 287410.0 mi139$312,804,071$1,398,000$2,250,389
28775Scaly Mountain, NC 287757.1 mi8$8,944,664$790,000$1,118,083
28736Glenville, NC 2873610.7 mi31$55,280,068$1,708,750$1,783,228
28763Otto, NC 2876312.7 mi16$7,235,056$432,125$452,191
30525Clayton, GA 3052513.5 mi101$83,056,845$518,950$822,345
30562Mountain City, GA 3056214.0 mi2$378,500$189,250$189,250
28734Franklin, NC 2873414.6 mi212$121,731,460$385,475$574,205
28783Tuckasegee, NC 2878316.6 mi26$22,149,296$555,500$851,896
28747Lake Toxaway, NC 2874717.2 mi45$130,593,285$1,797,500$2,902,073
28779Sylva, NC 2877920.0 mi109$84,535,059$499,000$775,551
30576Tiger, GA 3057621.2 mi21$35,611,065$728,975$1,695,765
28772Rosman, NC 2877221.7 mi9$7,808,400$649,000$867,600
28708Balsam Grove, NC 2870824.3 mi4$1,665,000$412,750$416,250

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in HIGHLANDS, NC 28741?

As of March 2026, there are 154 active listings in HIGHLANDS, NC (zip code 28741), compared to 107 the prior year.

What is the median home price in HIGHLANDS, NC 28741?

The median listing price in HIGHLANDS, NC 28741 is $1,370,000 as of March 2026, a 1.1% decrease from $1,385,000 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in HIGHLANDS, NC?

Homes in HIGHLANDS, NC 28741 spend an average of 127 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 92 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in HIGHLANDS, NC 28741?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of March 2026, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 47 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 127 days on market compared to 92 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in HIGHLANDS, NC?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in HIGHLANDS, NC 28741 save an estimated $27,400 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $1,370,000. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.