# 44 Rainbow Road, Highlands, NC 28741

> **TL;DR:** 2bd/4ba single family, $799,000, built 1984.
> Fireplace. Est. $3,462/mo. Listed 10 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $799,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 3 full, 1 half |
| Year Built | 1984 |
| Lot Size | 401,623 sqft (9.22 acres) |
| Stories | 3 |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 10 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $3,462 |
| **Total** | **$3,462** |

## Key Amenities

- Fireplace

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1984
- 9.22 acre lot
- 3 stories
- Fireplace

## Description

### Agent Description
Less than three miles from Main Street in Highlands and located within the city limits, this enchanting and serene 9.22-acre property offers a rare blend of privacy, natural beauty, and convenience. Bordering National Forest land and featuring a beautiful spring-fed cascading stream that runs the length of property, this mountain retreat has been cherished by the same family for many years and is now being offered "as is." The three-level home features decks, balconies, and patios designed to take in the peaceful surroundings. Inside, you'll find two bedrooms plus three bonus rooms, a cozy wood-burning fireplace, an updated kitchen, and a glass sunroom overlooking the rushing stream. The lower level includes a garage, laundry area, and a separate apartment space, offering flexibility for guests or additional living quarters. Outside, the property showcases lush old-growth flora, rocked terraces along the stream, a chicken house, and an ideal garden area. With potential for subdividing with a build site on the property above the house with potential for long-range mountain views, allowing for even more possibilities to enhance this exceptional property. With endless possibilities for customization, this exceptional property offers the perfect opportunity to create your dream mountain retreat while enjoying the soothing sounds of babbling water and nature just minutes from town.

## Location

- **Address:** 44 Rainbow Road, Highlands, NC 28741
- **County:** Macon
- **Coordinates:** 35.0323072, -83.207479
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=35.0323072,-83.207479

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Alicen Phillips
- **Brokerage:** Country Club Prop. / Mt. Fresh
- **Phone:** 8283475651
- **Email:** alicen.phillips@gmail.com

## Primary Photo

![44 Rainbow Road - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/585fe1a31e24a4e7824cfec426bed2a6l-f3489873643r.jpg)

*43 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/44-rainbow-road-highlands-nc-28741-1003311)*

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**MLS#:** 1003311 | **Updated:** 2026-06-17
**Source:** listhub

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