Charming 4-Bedroom Cottage Just Two Minutes from Main Street!
Discover the charm and potential of this four-bedroom, two-bath cottage located only two minutes from downtown Highlands. Nestled on 1.21 acres, the property is partially cleared, with the home and open yard occupying about half of the lot, while the remaining wooded portion offers a peaceful natural setting and a small stream.
This inviting cottage captures the essence of “Old Highlands” with its beautiful wood ceilings, wood floors (under carpet), and a wood-burning fireplace that serves as a cozy focal point in the living room. The home is move-in ready yet offers endless opportunities for updates, expansion, or even the construction of a second home on the property, subject to and determined by Town of Highlands approval.
Additional highlights include ample storage throughout, a walk-up floored attic, and a spacious back deck overlooking the property with an easterly view—perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation.
Whether you’re looking for a charming mountain getaway, an investment opportunity, or a place to build your dream home, this property offers a rare combination of location, character, and potential.
The adjacent property is vacant land, also 1.21. acres and is offered for sale separately.
For sale
$765,000
571 Dillard Road, Highlands, NC 28741
4beds
--sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
1.21 Acres Lot
$714,400 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wood-burning fireplaceWood ceilingsWood floorsEasterly viewSpacious back deckAmple storage
- 165 days |
- 747 |
- 13 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: November 03, 2025 at 10:16am
Listed by:
Jeannie Chambers,
Chambers Realty & Vacation Rentals
Source: HCMLS,MLS#: 1002100Originating MLS: Highlands Cashiers Board of Realtors
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Lower
Bedroom 4
- Level: Lower
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
Bathroom 2
- Level: Lower
Bonus room
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Freezer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Inside, Lower Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Bookcases, Other, See Remarks, Storage, Soaking Tub, Natural Woodwork
- Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum, Other, Wood
- Basement: Interior Entry,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Raised Hearth, Stone, Wood Burning
- Furnished: Yes
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Gravel
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Storage
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Meadow
- Waterfront features: Creek, Deeded Access
- Body of water: No Name Known
Lot
- Size: 1.21 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Garden, Near Golf Course, Gentle Sloping, Meadow, Other, Partially Cleared, Many Trees, City Lot
- Topography: Sloping
Details
- Parcel number: 7540006156
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Other, Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Other, See Remarks, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Trails/Paths, Water Access
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Highlands
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $382,510
- Annual tax amount: $1,616
- Date on market: 10/22/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 171 days
Estimated market value
$714,400
$679,000 - $750,000
$2,278/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $765,000 |
Source: HCMLS #1002100 Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/2025 | Contingent | $765,000 |
Source: HCMLS #1002100 Report a problem | ||
| 10/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $765,000 |
Source: HCMLS #1002100 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,617 | $382,510 |
| 2024 | $1,617 +0.7% | $382,510 |
| 2023 | $1,605 -3.7% | $382,510 +43.9% |
| 2022 | $1,667 | $265,740 |
| 2021 | $1,667 +4.2% | $265,740 |
| 2020 | $1,599 +0.8% | $265,740 |
| 2019 | $1,586 | $265,740 +14.4% |
| 2018 | $1,586 +21% | $232,210 |
| 2017 | $1,311 | $232,210 |
| 2016 | $1,311 | $232,210 |
| 2015 | $1,311 +1.8% | $232,210 -15% |
| 2014 | $1,288 | $273,080 |
| 2013 | $1,288 | $273,080 |
| 2012 | -- | $273,080 |
| 2011 | -- | $273,080 |
| 2010 | -- | $273,080 |
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Est. payment
$3,999/mo
Principal & interest
$3725
Property taxes
$274
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28741
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Highlands SchoolGrades: K-12Distance: 0.8 mi
- 6/10Macon Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 11.4 mi
- 2/10Mountain View Intermediate SchoolGrades: 5-6Distance: 11.6 mi
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