Is Highlands, NC 28741 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Highlands is a buyer’s market. With about 12.3 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
More competitive than 7% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #369 of 424 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Highlands housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 12% of homes in Highlands, NC 28741 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 66 days and there were 12.3 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 52 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 8%, homes sold faster (97 days then) and the median sale price rose 19% to $1,099,524. Overall, Highlands is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Macon County, homes here sell faster than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 75%. On our competition score, Highlands ranks #369 of 424 NC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 14 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Scaly Mountain 28775 (0% sold over asking) or Otto 28763 (0% sold over asking), while Topton 28781 (14% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Questions about Highlands real estate
Is Highlands a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 12.3 months of supply in Highlands, NC 28741 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Highlands?
The typical home went under contract in 66 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Highlands sell over asking?
12% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 94.9% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Highlands?
About 0.43% of a home’s value a year in Macon County, or roughly $1,720 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Highlands?
The median sale price was $1,099,524 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $625 per square foot.
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