159 Webb Branch Road
Highlands, NC 28741
4 Beds
4 Baths
4 Beds
4 Baths
(on 2.18 acres)
We estimate this home will sell faster than 83% nearby.
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Description
In the heart of Webbmont, just minutes from downtown Highlands, North Carolina, this extraordinary property stands as a timeless expression of classic Highlands craftsmanship — beautifully preserved, thoughtfully expanded, and elevated for modern luxury living.
The home began as a stone building in the 1890s. In the late 1930s, renowned Highlands builder Joe Webb built a log cabin atop the original structure. Joe Webb cabins are among the most sought-after architectural treasures on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau, and a treatise on the Webbmont neighborhood calls this example “the Joe Webb piece de resistance”
The home was thoughtfully expanded, with the cabin and its bold stone fireplace as its heart, adding a bedroom with an ensuite bathroom on the main level and a primary suite on the upper level, in addition to a bedroom and bathroom in the original stone structure.
On the main level is a kitchen designed for entertaining featuring a large Sub-Zero fridge, a Thermador gas cooktop, dual Dacor wall ovens, two Bosch dishwashers, and a bar sink with a standalone ice maker. Residents and guests can gather around the wood-burning fireplace in the living room or on the expansive screened porch.
The property also features a one-bedroom guest cottage with a kitchenette and fireplace. Stone paths wind through the 2.18-acre property, leading to the original spring house signed by Joe Webb, a fire pit, and a charming waterfall.
Offered fully furnished, this legacy estate also benefits from a strong rental history and, notably, is not subject to the Town of Highlands’ short-term rental restrictions, offering rare flexibility for both personal use and income potential. For those who value architectural pedigree, history, and place, this is a rare opportunity to own an authentic Joe Webb cabin — reimagined for today while honoring its remarkable past.
The home began as a stone building in the 1890s. In the late 1930s, renowned Highlands builder Joe Webb built a log cabin atop the original structure. Joe Webb cabins are among the most sought-after architectural treasures on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau, and a treatise on the Webbmont neighborhood calls this example “the Joe Webb piece de resistance”
The home was thoughtfully expanded, with the cabin and its bold stone fireplace as its heart, adding a bedroom with an ensuite bathroom on the main level and a primary suite on the upper level, in addition to a bedroom and bathroom in the original stone structure.
On the main level is a kitchen designed for entertaining featuring a large Sub-Zero fridge, a Thermador gas cooktop, dual Dacor wall ovens, two Bosch dishwashers, and a bar sink with a standalone ice maker. Residents and guests can gather around the wood-burning fireplace in the living room or on the expansive screened porch.
The property also features a one-bedroom guest cottage with a kitchenette and fireplace. Stone paths wind through the 2.18-acre property, leading to the original spring house signed by Joe Webb, a fire pit, and a charming waterfall.
Offered fully furnished, this legacy estate also benefits from a strong rental history and, notably, is not subject to the Town of Highlands’ short-term rental restrictions, offering rare flexibility for both personal use and income potential. For those who value architectural pedigree, history, and place, this is a rare opportunity to own an authentic Joe Webb cabin — reimagined for today while honoring its remarkable past.
We estimate this home will sell faster than 83% nearby.
Home Highlights
Parking
No Info
Outdoor
Porch, Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
4 days ago
Home Details for 159 Webb Branch Road
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Interior Details Basement: Crawl SpaceNumber of Rooms: 11Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 4, Master Bathroom, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Bathroom 4, Great Room, Kitchen, Living Room |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 4 |
Appliances & Utilities Utilities: Electricity Connected, High Speed Internet Available, Satellite Internet AvailableAppliances: Double Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, WasherDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: Laundry Closet,Main LevelMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Central,GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central |
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 4Fireplace: Bedroom, Den, Great Room, Primary Bedroom, Wood BurningHas a Fireplace |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Stone, Wood |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 3Levels: Three Or MoreFloors: Stone, Wood |
View Has a ViewView: Pond, Creek/Stream, Trees/Woods |
Security Security: Security System |
Room & Shared Space Shared space is furnished |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: MetalPatio / Porch: Covered, Deck, Porch, ScreenedOther Structures: Guest HouseExterior: Fire Pit, Other, Satellite DishFoundation: Block |
Parking & Garage No CarportNo GarageParking: Gravel,Gated |
Frontage Waterfront: Pond, StreamRoad Surface Type: GravelNot on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Septic Tank |
Surface & Elevation Topography: Rolling |
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Cumulative Days on Market: 3Days on Market: 4 |
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Year Built Year Built: 1890 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Log Home |
Building Construction Materials: Log, Stone, Wood SidingNot a New Construction |
Property Information Parcel Number: 7530783871 |
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Price List Price: $1,895,000 |
Status Change & Dates Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow |
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MLS Status: Active |
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Direction & Address City: HighlandsCommunity: Webbmont |
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Listing Agent Listing ID: 1003210 |
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Community Features: None |
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Association for this Listing: Highlands Cashiers Board of RealtorsNo HOA |
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Lot Area: 2.18 Acres |
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Furnished |
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Mls Number: 1003210Living Area Range Units: Square FeetWater ViewWater View: Pond, Creek/StreamActivation Date: Mon May 04 2026Universal Property Id: US-37113-N-7530783871-R-N |
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Last check for updates: about 8 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Chris Duffy
Silver Creek Real Estate Group - H
Originating MLS: Highlands Cashiers Board of Realtors
Source: HCMLS, MLS#1003210
Price History for 159 Webb Branch Road
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2026 | $1,895,000 | Listed For Sale | HCMLS #1003210 |
| 08/16/2024 | $1,455,000 | Sold | HCMLS #103558 |
| 08/01/2024 | $1,595,000 | Pending | HCMLS #103558 |
| 07/18/2024 | $1,595,000 | Contingent | HCMLS #103558 |
| 04/30/2024 | $1,595,000 | PriceChange | HCMLS #103558 |
| 01/13/2024 | $1,695,000 | Listed For Sale | HCMLS #103558 |
| 09/01/2022 | $1,283,000 | Sold | HCMLS #98908 |
| 07/26/2022 | $1,595,000 | Pending | HCMLS #98908 |
| 06/20/2022 | $1,595,000 | PriceChange | HCMLS #98908 |
| 05/09/2022 | $1,695,000 | Listed For Sale | HCMLS #98908 |
| 05/22/2018 | $1,000,000 | Sold | HCMLS #88260 |
| 05/07/2018 | $1,125,000 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 05/07/2018 | $1,125,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 10/06/2015 | $1,300,000 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 09/06/2013 | $1,300,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 10/26/2006 | $1,200,000 | Sold | N/A |
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Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $4,040 |
| Assessment | $1,314,520 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 159 Webb Branch Road
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.23 | Single-Family Home | $1,475,000 | 11/13/25 | 4 | 3 | - | |
0.12 | Single-Family Home | $1,675,000 | 04/20/26 | 2 | 2.5 | - | |
0.74 | Single-Family Home | $2,626,000 | 11/06/25 | 4 | 5.5 | - | |
0.62 | Single-Family Home | $825,000 | 08/27/25 | 3 | 3 | - | |
0.75 | Single-Family Home | $1,300,000 | 12/12/25 | 3 | 3.5 | - | |
0.85 | Single-Family Home | $1,250,000 | 01/05/26 | 4 | 3 | - | |
0.94 | Single-Family Home | $2,495,000 | 12/12/25 | 4 | 4 | - | |
0.91 | Single-Family Home | $2,000,000 | 03/03/26 | 4 | 4.5 | - | |
0.81 | Single-Family Home | $955,000 | 09/12/25 | 3 | 3 | - | |
0.78 | Single-Family Home | $900,000 | 08/22/25 | 3 | 3 | - |
Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 159 Webb Branch Road.
- Franklin High
- 9-12
- Public
- 1005 Students
6/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating Averageim a junior atm but im in the summer school we offer and its pretty good the teachers mostly care about your grades they dont really focus on one student all the time though its more thats one or 2 students that arent paying attention but i do enjoy going there its a good school in all honesty.Student Review4y ago - Highlands School
- K-12
- Public
- 332 Students
6/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageExcellent! I am thankful for middle school teachers who truly embrace the “it takes a village” approach to student success.Parent Review6y ago - Macon Middle School
- 7-8
- Public
- 599 Students
6/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageLots of disrespectful teachers, principal and everyone is more worried about your phone dropping out of your pocket and what the girls are wearing then if you get a quality education. I honestly cannot say anything good about this school except for about 5 teachers out of a lot. Librarian tells kids to shut up and yelled at us every time we went to get books. Kids sells lots of vapes and some weird stuff went down in the bathrooms that I can’t put online. WAYYY too concerned about girls clothes…it’s one thing if you’re wearing booty shorts but you would wear shorts that cover everything, and you have to change. PE favorites are always who is the best at the sports they play for them, not who actually tries. Only the curvy girls get dress codes btw, if you’re flat apparently they don’t care. A lockdown while I was there, lots of fights, kids making threats and posting about guns, etc. Crappy school.Other Review11mo ago - Macon Early College High School
- 9-12
- Public
- 115 Students
6/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating Averagemec is one of my favourite schools that ive been to. sometimes the home works a little stressful but its great!Student Review6y ago - Mountain View Intermediate School
- 5-6
- Public
- 567 Students
2/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageOddly, MVI has for the last couple of years had a policy of no homework. This doesn't seem like a good strategy for a school that is performing poorly in standardized tests in all subject areas. Additionally, it fails to prepare students who will be entering the middle school across the street where homework is given and expected to be completed. Another step in the wrong direction this year was the removal of grouping by academic level. Mixing all levels together in classes results in teachers having to teach to the middle in classes of mixed abilities and fails to help both students at the higher and lower ends of the spectrum.Parent Review6mo ago 
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What Locals Say about Highlands
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91 % Say it's quiet
89 % Say car is needed
89 % Say yards are well-kept
84 % Say people would walk alone at night
76 % Say there's holiday spirit
74 % Say parking is easy
74 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
74 % Say there's wildlife
74 % Say there are community events
54 % Say neighbors are friendly
52 % Say streets are well-lit
46 % Say kids play outside
44 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
30 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
25 % Say there are sidewalks
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159 Webb Branch Road, Highlands, NC 28741 is a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom single-family home built in 1890. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by HCMLS on May 4, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 1003210.