28741, Market Trends

There are 333 active listings and 12 new listings in 28741, NC.
In 28741, NC, homes sold for a median price of $1,199,000 in September 2026.
On average, properties in Highlands, NC sell after 123 days on the market compared to 79 days last year.
31 homes were sold in Highlands, NC in September 2026, up from 35 last year.
Highlands, NC is part of the Macon County R-1 School District, with 1 Elementary School, 1 Middle School, and 1 High School.
The average rating of all the schools in Highlands, NC is 6 out of 10 by GreatSchools.

28741, NC Homes For Sale

28741 Overview

Active Homes

333

New Homes

Open Houses

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28741 Market Trends & Statistics

last updated on October 16, 2026

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28741 Demographics and Neighborhood Info

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Schools in 28741

28741, Highlands hosts 1 public school with an average rating of 6 of out 10 by GreatSchools.

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Highlands School

public School, Grades K-12

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10

28741 Property Insights

People

53% Female/Male
Avg Age is 50 Years Old

School

41% with College Degree
93% with High School Diploma

Earnings

Avg Household Earnings $56K
10% in Poverty

October Temperature

56° Fahrenheit

H: 68°F L: 43°F

Days of Sunshine

Moderate

Compared with the National Average

Rainfall

77 Inches

Snowfall

15 Inches

Temperate - no dry season / warm summer

Oceanic climate with narrow annual temperature variation between warm summers and cool winters. Precipitation occurs relatively evenly throughout the year

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