449 Owl Gap Rd
Highlands, NC 28741
- 3 Beds
- 3.5 Baths
- 3,000 sqft (on 12.06 acres)
3 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,000 sqft
(on 12.06 acres)
Local Information
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Description
Old Highlands Twelve Acre Estate with Panoramic Long-Range Views. Located just 3 miles from the Highlands post office, just outside of the Highlands City Limits, this property boasts a beautiful meadow in the center of a dense tree perimeter. Located at 4030 feet of elevation, the mostly flat, the sub-dividable property would yield long-range views of the mountains with selective tree pruning. A large "ranch" 3 bedrooms + sleeping loft, 3.5 bath home needs updating but has many attractive features: extra-large living room, large bedrooms, several distinct dining areas, a large sun porch, lots of storage. The house is shown by appointment only.
449 Owl Gap Rd, Highlands, NC 28741 is a 3 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 3,000 sqft single-family home built in 1963. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,234,000, with a rent estimate of $3,921/month.
Home Highlights
Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Patio, Deck
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago
Home Details for 449 Owl Gap Rd
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Heating & Cooling Heating: Baseboard, OilHeating Fuel: Baseboard |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5Floors: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood |
Interior Details Additional StorageNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Dining RoomStorage |
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher |
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: OtherDeckExterior: BrickFoundation Type: OtherGardenPatioPorch |
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached |
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Year Built Year Built: 1963Year Updated: 1963 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional |
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Lot Area: 12.06 acres |
Price History for 449 Owl Gap Rd
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2021 | ListingRemoved | HCMLS | |
| 10/03/2021 | $950,000 | PendingToActive | HCMLS #96089 |
| 09/22/2021 | $950,000 | Pending | HCMLS #96089 |
| 07/13/2021 | $950,000 | PendingToActive | HCMLS #96089 |
| 05/30/2021 | $950,000 | Pending | HCMLS #96089 |
| 03/30/2021 | $950,000 | Listed For Sale | HCMLS #96089 |
| 11/21/2020 | $950,000 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 09/10/2020 | $950,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 09/25/2019 | $990,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 08/13/2019 | $995,000 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 05/21/2014 | $995,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 08/13/2013 | $1,195,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 06/15/2012 | $1,195,000 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 06/01/2012 | $1,195,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 04/21/2012 | $1,195,000 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 04/28/2011 | $1,195,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 03/25/2011 | $1,300,000 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 11/10/2010 | $1,300,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 09/27/2010 | $1,300,000 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 11/12/2009 | $1,300,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 03/28/2009 | $1,600,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
Market trends in Highlands
Last updated May 2026
Avg. sale price
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Sale-to-List Price
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Price per sq ft
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Available listings
161
11MoM
Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $2,894 |
| Assessment | $959,650 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 449 Owl Gap Rd
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.24 | Single-Family Home | $3,750,000 | 10/31/25 | 4 | 5 | 5,515 | |
0.32 | Single-Family Home | $613,000 | 04/21/26 | 3 | 2 | 2,011 | |
0.33 | Single-Family Home | $137,500 | 02/13/26 | 3 | 1 | 1,794 | |
0.25 | Single-Family Home | $3,750,000 | 10/31/25 | 4 | 4.5 | - | |
0.55 | Single-Family Home | $3,100,000 | 09/03/25 | 4 | 5 | 4,670 | |
0.15 | Single-Family Home | $870,000 | 07/02/26 | 4 | 3.5 | - | |
0.52 | Single-Family Home | $1,000,000 | 10/21/25 | 5 | 5 | 4,729 | |
0.56 | Single-Family Home | $795,000 | 05/28/26 | 2 | 2 | 1,519 | |
0.55 | Single-Family Home | $560,000 | 03/11/26 | 3 | 3 | - | |
0.52 | Single-Family Home | $1,388,000 | 08/22/25 | 3 | 4 | - |
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What Locals Say about Highlands
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95 % Say it's dog friendly
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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