Welcome to Thistle Dew Cottage~ your furnished getaway escape in Highlands NC. Live like you've entered a private fairyland with this home's romantic landscaping & interior design. The whimsy begins when you pull into the drive & hear the loud stream. Sit a spell on the pergola-style front porch & listen to the mountain ambiance. Step inside to enjoy the cheerful open floorplan & take in the shabby-chic cottage styling. Almost all of the furnishings & dcor convey! The well-appointed kitchen features a quartz breakfast bar, farm sink, Bosch d/w, soft-close cabinetry & vintage pantry doors. There's stunning flooring, wall & ceiling molding, custom doors, charming light fixtures & more throughout- the list of decorator touches is long! Move the ladder to your choice of 3 spots for storage or sleeping loft access. The home lives larger than its square footage, & the big covered & screened porch with tile flooring, fans & Bose speakers will be your entertainment space for 3 seasons. An adorable insulated shed could be a “she shed” or art studio. NEW metal roof 2025. 3,700 ft elevation for cool mountain evenings. Only 10 miles to Highlands & 13 miles to Franklin!
Sold for $307,000
$307,000
743 Little Hog Back Mountain Ln, Highlands, NC 28741
1beds
--sqft
Residential
Built in 1976
1 Acres Lot
$307,100 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$1,375 Estimated rent
Home value
$307,100
$292,000 - $322,000
$1,375/mo
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Shabby-chic cottage stylingCustom doorsPergola-style front porchWall and ceiling moldingCharming light fixturesWell-appointed kitchenRomantic landscaping
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Listed by:
Kelly Penland,
Realty One Group Vibe
Bought with:
Caity Conner, 326153
Realty One Group Vibe
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS,MLS#: 26047130
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 118.17
- Dimensions: 11.7 x 10.1
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Length: 23.5
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 116.15
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 10.1
Heating
- Electric, Baseboard
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Other-See Remarks, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: First Level
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Main Level Living, Primary on Main Level, New Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Other
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Doors: Other Doors (See Remarks)
- Windows: Other Windows (See Remarks), Window Treatments
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Storage Only,None
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Living area range: 801-1000 Square Feet
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage, None-Carport
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Screened Porch/Deck
Lot
- Size: 1 Acres
- Features: Elevation over 3000, Level Yard, Private, Rolling
- Residential vegetation: Partially Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Storage Building/Shed
- Parcel number: 7533348717
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch/Single,Cottage
- Property subtype: Residential
Materials
- Composition Siding, Other
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1976
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well, See Remarks
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Highlands
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $217,430
- Annual tax amount: $811
- Date on market: 5/5/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Gravel
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/9/2026 | Sold | $307,000-4% |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26047130 Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2026 | Contingent | $319,900 |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26047130 Report a problem | ||
| 5/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $319,900-3% |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26047130 Report a problem | ||
| 10/20/2025 | Listing removed | $329,900 |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26041601 Report a problem | ||
| 8/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $329,900 |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26041601 Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/2025 | Contingent | $329,900 |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26041601 Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $329,900+191.9% |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26041601 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2015 | Sold | $113,000+13% |
Source: HCMLS #80554 Report a problem | ||
| 3/10/2005 | Sold | $100,000 |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $811 | $217,430 |
| 2024 | $811 +1.5% | $217,430 |
| 2023 | $799 +0.2% | $217,430 +48.8% |
| 2022 | $798 +3.1% | $146,120 |
| 2021 | $774 +5% | $146,120 |
| 2020 | $737 +1.8% | $146,120 |
| 2019 | $724 | $146,120 +4.2% |
| 2018 | $724 +9.7% | $140,200 |
| 2017 | $660 | $140,200 |
| 2016 | $660 | $140,200 |
| 2015 | $660 +6.8% | $140,200 +20.5% |
| 2014 | $618 | $116,320 |
| 2013 | $618 | $116,320 |
| 2012 | -- | $116,320 |
| 2011 | -- | $116,320 |
| 2010 | -- | $116,320 |
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Neighborhood: 28741
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- 3/10Mountain View Intermediate SchoolGrades: 5-6Distance: 7.2 mi
- 6/10Macon Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 6.9 mi
- 7/10Macon Early College High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 8.2 mi
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