Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The HIGHLANDS, NC real estate market (28741) currently shows 234 active listings, with 40 pending sales. Homes are averaging 103 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory levels are unchanged compared to last year.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 103 days on market compared to 92 days last year.
The median listing price has risen 13.2% year-over-year, from $1,433,750 to $1,622,500.
Population: 4,209 · Density: 18.0/mi² · Median household income: $65,606
Typical home value: $509,653 · Homeownership: 70.0%
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28741 | Highlands, NC 28741 | 0.0 mi | 139 | $312,804,071 | $1,398,000 | $2,250,389 |
| 28775 | Scaly Mountain, NC 28775 | 7.1 mi | 8 | $8,944,664 | $790,000 | $1,118,083 |
| 28736 | Glenville, NC 28736 | 10.7 mi | 31 | $55,280,068 | $1,708,750 | $1,783,228 |
| 28763 | Otto, NC 28763 | 12.7 mi | 16 | $7,235,056 | $432,125 | $452,191 |
| 30525 | Clayton, GA 30525 | 13.5 mi | 101 | $83,056,845 | $518,950 | $822,345 |
| 30562 | Mountain City, GA 30562 | 14.0 mi | 2 | $378,500 | $189,250 | $189,250 |
| 28734 | Franklin, NC 28734 | 14.6 mi | 212 | $121,731,460 | $385,475 | $574,205 |
| 28783 | Tuckasegee, NC 28783 | 16.6 mi | 26 | $22,149,296 | $555,500 | $851,896 |
| 28747 | Lake Toxaway, NC 28747 | 17.2 mi | 45 | $130,593,285 | $1,797,500 | $2,902,073 |
| 28779 | Sylva, NC 28779 | 20.0 mi | 109 | $84,535,059 | $499,000 | $775,551 |
| 30576 | Tiger, GA 30576 | 21.2 mi | 21 | $35,611,065 | $728,975 | $1,695,765 |
| 28772 | Rosman, NC 28772 | 21.7 mi | 9 | $7,808,400 | $649,000 | $867,600 |
| 28708 | Balsam Grove, NC 28708 | 24.3 mi | 4 | $1,665,000 | $412,750 | $416,250 |
As of September 2026, there are 234 active listings in HIGHLANDS, NC (zip code 28741), compared to 234 the prior year.
The median listing price in HIGHLANDS, NC 28741 is $1,622,500 as of September 2026, a 13.2% increase from $1,433,750 the prior year.
Homes in HIGHLANDS, NC 28741 spend an average of 103 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 92 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory levels are unchanged compared to last year. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 103 days on market compared to 92 days last year.
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