Highlands has its share of log cabins, but only a small fraction of those sit in town. 472 Chestnut Street is one. Built well before the 1960s by one of the region's most celebrated cabin builders, the home has been lived in, looked after, and now thoughtfully brought forward without losing what made it remarkable in the first place. The logs have been refreshed and have been made quietly, in service of the original. Inside, the renovation reads through materials rather than gestures. The kitchen is anchored by reclaimed barnwood and an imported Italian 6-burner stove, with a custom built-in refrigerator, deep pantry storage, and finishes chosen to age well. The main ensuite is layered — limestone accent walls, black granite, unlacquered brass fittings, an oversized soaking tub, and a tiled shower featuring hand-made Moroccan tile with a locally crafted trout inlay. Two additional ensuite bedrooms upstairs carry the same considered hand, with imported tile and limestone floors. Throughout the main cabin: hand-hewn beams overhead, tongue-and-groove ceilings, original wide-board white oak floors that have earned their patina, and a hand-laid stone fireplace at the heart of the great room. A covered breezeway leads to a separate guest house with a main-floor living area and an upper bunk room — both finished in the same spirit. In total, the property offers four bedrooms and five baths across both structures. Out back, a firepit sits in a curated garden setting, with Satulah Mountain framed beyond. The practical layer holds up: metal roof, public water and sewer, fiber optic available, and a 0.43-acre level-to-rolling city lot. 472 Chestnut Street is a rare opportunity to own a cabin in one of the most prized in-town settings on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau.
For sale
$3,300,000
472 Chestnut Street, Highlands, NC 28741
4beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1984
0.43 Acres Lot
$3,064,200 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Tongue-and-groove ceilingsUnlacquered brass fittingsSatulah mountain framed beyondLogs have been refreshedDeep pantry storageMetal roofOversized soaking tub
- 28 days |
- 1,084 |
- 36 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Deborah Hattler,
Landmark Realty Group - Frank Allen, Cashiers
Source: HCMLS,MLS#: 1003283Originating MLS: Highlands Cashiers Board of Realtors
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom 2
- Level: Second
Bathroom 2
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Level: Second
Bathroom 4
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Other
- Features: Additional Living Quarters
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central, Multi-Fuel
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Free-Standing Gas Oven, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
Features
- Built-in Features, Primary Downstairs, Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Dirt Floor,Encapsulated,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Living Room, Stone
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Parking
- Parking features: Circular Driveway
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
- Exterior features: Fire Pit, Other, Propane Tank - Leased
- Pool features: Community
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.43 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Gentle Sloping, Landscaped, City Lot
- Topography: Sloping
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House, Storage
- Parcel number: 7540427443
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1984
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Propane, Other, Sewer Connected, See Remarks, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Trails/Paths
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Highlands
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $2,178,040
- Annual tax amount: $8,642
- Date on market: 6/3/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 31 days
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
$3,064,200
$2.91M - $3.22M
$6,039/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,300,000+32% |
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| 10/30/2023 | Sold | $2,500,000-10.6% |
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| 10/15/2023 | Pending sale | $2,795,000 |
Source: HCMLS #102091 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2023 | Contingent | $2,795,000 |
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| 6/27/2023 | Price change | $2,795,000-5.3% |
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| 6/26/2023 | Price change | $2,950,000-9.2% |
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| 5/10/2023 | Listed for sale | $3,250,000+392.4% |
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| 7/26/2021 | Sold | $660,000-5.6% |
Source: HCMLS #96751 Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2021 | Pending sale | $699,000 |
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| 6/14/2021 | Listed for sale | $699,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,643 | $2,178,040 |
| 2024 | $8,643 +81.5% | $2,178,040 +83.1% |
| 2023 | $4,763 +162% | $1,189,530 +199.2% |
| 2022 | $1,818 +1583% | $397,600 +129.7% |
| 2021 | $108 | $173,120 -56.5% |
| 2020 | -- | $397,600 |
| 2019 | -- | $397,600 -1.5% |
| 2018 | -- | $403,760 |
| 2017 | -- | $403,760 |
| 2016 | -- | $403,760 |
| 2015 | -- | $403,760 +3.2% |
| 2014 | -- | $391,320 |
| 2013 | -- | $391,320 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28741
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Highlands SchoolGrades: K-12Distance: 0.7 mi
- 6/10Macon Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 11.7 mi
- 3/10Mountain View Intermediate SchoolGrades: 5-6Distance: 11.9 mi
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- 472 Chestnut Street
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