Rare opportunity to own this Unique parcel with almost 200' of waterfront, overlooking the widest point on Lake Sequoyah in Highlands, NC. Situated just south of the popular "On the Verandah" restaurant on NC highway 64. Lake Sequoyah is Highlands’ largest body of water. Highlands is a fashionable small town, founded as a summer resort at more than 4,000 feet on the highest crest of the Western North Carolina plateau in the Southern Appalachian Mountains. This settlement, the highest incorporated town east of the Rockies, is popular for second homes of the rich and famous. The area is known for its beautiful scenery, hiking trails, waterfalls, pleasant summers and spectacular autumn foliage
Property Details
Property Features
Listing Office:
Office Name: JOHNSTON PROP. AND R.E. LLC
Listing Agent: Kay Johnston
Exterior Features
Exterior Information:
Waterfront: Lake Front
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot: City Lot, Irregular Lot, Mountainous, Wooded
Lot Size: 0.42 Acres
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Directions Information:
Directions: Franklin Rd (NC Hwy 64) Next to on the Verandah Restaurant.
Price Information
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Price Summary:
List Price: $250,000
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MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: MFRMLS
MLS Number: #FC306089
Listing Office:
Office Name: JOHNSTON PROP. AND R.E. LLC
Listing Agent: Kay Johnston
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Blue Ridge School
95 Bobcat Dr
Distance between this listing and this school6.89 miles
Public District Grades PK-6
5
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South Macon Elementary School
855 Addington Bridge Rd
Distance between this listing and this school11.84 miles
Public District Grades PK-4
5
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East Franklin Elementary School
100 Watauga St
Distance between this listing and this school13.30 miles
Public District Grades KG-4
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5
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Macon Middle School
1345 Wells Grove Rd
Distance between this listing and this school11.55 miles
Public District Grades 7-8
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Mountain View Intermediate School
161 Clarks Chapel Rd
Distance between this listing and this school11.68 miles
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Cullowhee Valley School
240 Wisdom Dr
Distance between this listing and this school16.51 miles
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7
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Highlands School
545 Pierson Dr
Distance between this listing and this school0.65 miles
Public District Grades KG-12
4
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Summit Charter
370 Mitten Ln
Distance between this listing and this school6.40 miles
Public Charter Grades KG-11
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Blue Ridge Early College
95 Bobcat Dr
Distance between this listing and this school6.90 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $41,287. The most common annual income of people living in Macon County, NC is less than $35k. Most families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 15XX Franklin Rd
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The listing price of 15XX Franklin Rd property is $250,000.
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The property 15XX Franklin Rd is land located in Highlands, North Carolina, 28741.
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Active Listing: 15XX Franklin Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
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This home is located at 15XX Franklin Rd in Highlands, NC and zip code 28741. This home sits on a 0.42 acre lot. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 02, 2025 and is currently priced at $250,000.
In December 2024, from all listings sold in Macon County, NC there were more than 0 sold above asking price, over 15 sold below and more than 5 were sold right at the asked price. The number of homes for sale in Macon County, NC decreased by 1% between November 2024 and December 2024. In December 2024 median list price was $742,500 and the average listing age was 179 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.
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Copyright 2025 My Florida Regional Multiple Listing Service DBA Stellar MLS. The real estate listing data marked with this icon comes from the IDX program of the Stellar MLS system. All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Listings displayed on this website may be subject to prior sale or removal from sale; availability of any listing should always be independently verified. Listing information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use, solely to identify potential properties for potential purchase; all other use is strictly prohibited and may violate relevant federal and state law. Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS.
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