1921 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741
About This Home
Step into this Highlands retreat situated across the street from Lake Sequoyah. Own your own private dock to enjoy the lake & sit on the porch overlooking the calm water. With 4 bedrooms and 5 full bathrooms, there's plenty of room for owners and guests alike to enjoy this mountain getaway. Curated to embrace mountain lifestyle this home is cozy and comfortable. There's even a wood-burning cookstove in the kitchen you can use if you want to take a step back in time. When you're not soaking in the relaxing atmosphere of the home, take a short drive into downtown Highlands for the best shopping and dining experiences the plateau has to offer. You're also only about a half-hour from Franklin, NC & Dillard, GA. This home sits adjacent to 3 vacant lots which are also available for purchase, which would total around 4.86 acres if purchased together. Highlands is calling! Schedule your trip to see this gorgeous property today!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Resale
- Year built: 1948
Materials
- Roof: Composition
- Construction materials: Stucco,Synthetic Stucco
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: European,Other
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Cooktop,Dishwasher,Double Oven,Electric Water Heater,Gas Water Heater,Microwave,Refrigerator
- Laundry features: In Basement
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Bath Finished,Daylight,Exterior Entry,Finished,Full,Interior Entry
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 5
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Features
- Beamed Ceilings,Master On Main Level,Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood,Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Basement,Family Room,Living Room,Wood Burning Stove
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 1,800
- Finished area above ground: 1,160
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Other
- Cooling features: Other
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,960
- Total interior livable area: 2,960 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 7530665298
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Lake,Lake Privileges,Swim Dock
- Waterbody name: Lake Sequoyah
- Frontage type: Lakefront,Waterfront
- Residential vegetation: Partially Wooded,Wooded
Lot
- Lot size: 1.84 Acres
- Features: Other,Sloped
Parking
- Parking features: Carport,Detached,Guest,Kitchen Level
- Carport: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Ice Storm
- Landslide
- Lightning
- Inland Flooding
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Macon County and North Carolina
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $9,101 | $109,212 |
| Home Insurance * | $1,269 | $15,228 |
| Property Taxes | $596 | $7,152 |
| Electricity | $275 | $3,308 |
| Total | $11,241 | $134,892 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
North Carolina FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
No zestimate history available
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | Listed for sale | $1,800,000 |
| 2023-02-15 | Sold | $760,000 |
| 2023-01-07 | Pending sale | $850,000 |
| 2022-12-05 | Listed for sale | $850,000 |
| 2022-10-07 | Pending sale | $850,000 |
| 2022-09-07 | Listed for sale | $850,000 |
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