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Highlands, NC Market Trends

Last updated November 5, 2026

The median home price in Highlands is $1,550,000, up 8.0% year-over-year. Median price per square foot is down 1.4% at $627/sq. ft. Homes are selling in 126 days on average, compared to 113 days last year. As of November 5, 2026, there are 231 active listings on the market, with 15 new listings in the last 7 days.

Median home price

$1.55M

8.0% YoY

YoY price change

+8.0%

+$115,000

Days on market

126

+13 days YoY

Active homes

231

862.5% YoY

Market trends and statistics

Median list price

$1,550,000

8.0% YoY

Inventory

231

862.5% YoY

Price per SqFt

$627

1.4% YoY

Days on market

126 days

11.5% YoY

Home size

2,750 sqft

15.9% YoY

Compare nearby cities

City	Median price	YoY change	$/Sqft	Days on market	Active homes
Highlands	$1,550,000	+8.0%	$627	126	231
Cashiers	$2,410,000	+42.4%	$484	94	79
Scaly Mountain	$795,000	-13.4%	$601	199	18
Scaly Mtn	$795,000	+109.2%	$498	194	1
Glenville	$1,190,000	+407.8%	$697	167	51
Otto	$359,900	-15.8%	$222	131	31