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HIGHLANDS, NC 28741

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Macon County
Balanced Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
143
⇧ 28.8% vs 111 last year
Pending
26
18% pending ratio
Median Price
$1,450,000
⇩ 2.6% vs $1,488,750 last year
Average Price
$2,213,187
⇩ 23.5% vs $2,893,706 last year
Days on Market
130
⇩ 0.8% vs 131 days last year

Market Context

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

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

Market Analysis

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

The HIGHLANDS, NC real estate market (28741) currently shows 143 active listings, with 26 pending sales. Homes are averaging 130 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 32 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 130 days on market compared to 131 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 2.6% year-over-year, from $1,488,750 to $1,450,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 143 this year vs 111 last year
  • Days on market: 130 now vs 131 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $1,450,000 (-2.6% YoY)
  • Average: $2,213,187 (-23.5% 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

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 24.3 miles — 695 listings ($855,215,536 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
28741Highlands, NC 287410.0 mi143$316,485,741$1,450,000$2,213,187
28775Scaly Mountain, NC 287757.1 mi7$9,187,899$822,500$1,312,557
28736Glenville, NC 2873610.7 mi32$56,327,008$1,565,000$1,760,219
28763Otto, NC 2876312.7 mi17$8,403,525$442,000$494,325
30525Clayton, GA 3052513.5 mi94$77,719,952$531,750$826,808
30562Mountain City, GA 3056214.0 mi1$229,000$229,000$229,000
28734Franklin, NC 2873414.6 mi184$103,816,664$379,900$564,221
28783Tuckasegee, NC 2878316.6 mi27$21,362,967$549,000$791,221
28747Lake Toxaway, NC 2874717.2 mi51$131,248,143$1,500,000$2,573,493
28779Sylva, NC 2877920.0 mi105$82,173,840$499,000$782,608
30576Tiger, GA 3057621.2 mi21$38,776,857$741,600$1,846,517
28772Rosman, NC 2877221.7 mi11$8,739,940$595,000$794,540
28708Balsam Grove, NC 2870824.3 mi2$744,000$365,000$372,000

Frequently Asked Questions

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

As of January 2026, there are 143 active listings in HIGHLANDS, NC (zip code 28741), compared to 111 the prior year.

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

The median listing price in HIGHLANDS, NC 28741 is $1,450,000 as of January 2026, a 2.6% decrease from $1,488,750 the prior year.

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

Homes in HIGHLANDS, NC 28741 spend an average of 130 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 131 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 January 2026, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 32 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 130 days on market compared to 131 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 $29,000 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $1,450,000. 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.