760 N 5th Street, Highlands, NC 28741

Highlands
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills
Listed by: doug treadwell, merritt shaw
Office: mountain life real estate, llc.
MLS#:4390432
Source:CH
760 N 5th Street,Highlands, NC 28741
$4,200,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 1,944 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active

Price summary

  • Price:$4,200,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$2,160.49

About this home

A once-in-a-generation opportunity to own one of Highlands' most cherished legacy properties. Just blocks from downtown, the historic Whittle House has been lovingly maintained by the same family for over 100 years and five generations and offers an extraordinary combination of history, privacy, and location. Set on 2.88 gently rolling acres framed by towering pines, rhododendrons, and a gentle stream, this 4-bedroom, 3-bath farmhouse captures the timeless charm of Old Highlands. Built in the late 1800’s and on the National Historic Registry, the home includes tongue-and-groove ceilings, a stone fireplace, expansive living spaces, a detached garage with a loft, and beautifully preserved grounds that have remained largely unchanged for nearly a century. Rich in character and surrounded by nature, this remarkable estate offers endless possibilities as a private family retreat, legacy property, or future investment opportunity. Properties of this significance and proximity to downtown...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1900
  • Listing ID #:4390432
  • Updated:June 09, 2026 at 01:19 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:4
  • Total bathrooms:4
  • Full bathrooms:3
  • Half bathrooms:1
  • Flooring:Carpet, Linoleum, Wood
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Electric Range, Exhaust Hood, Refrigerator
  • Basement:Yes
  • Living area:1,944 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Heating:Propane

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Metal
  • Year built:1900
  • Building area:1,944 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:2.88 Acres
  • Lot Features:Corner Lot, Green Area, Level, Orchard(s), Private
  • Architectural Style:Cottage
  • Construction Materials:Stone, Wood
  • Exterior Features:Fire Pit
  • Foundation Description:Crawl Space

Schools

  • High school:Unspecified
  • Elementary school:Unspecified

Utilities

  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$4,200,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$2,160.49

Features and amenities

  • Laundry features:Main Level

Parking

  • Parking description:Driveway
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