
Land with Home for Sale in Franklin, North Carolina
1424 Dowdle Mountain Rd, Franklin, NC 28734
10.47 Acres | Long-Range Wayah Bald Views | Just 5 Minutes to Downtown Franklin A rare opportunity to own more than 10 acres of mountain property with sweeping long-range views, exceptional privacy, and remarkable convenience to downtown Franklin. Whether envisioned as a private mountain retreat, family compound, investment property, or a place to explore future additional dwellings or guest accommodations, this property offers flexibility that is increasingly difficult to find. A charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath mountain home is already in place, designed to take full advantage of its setting. Expansive wraparound porches provide multiple spaces for outdoor living while framing beautiful views toward Wayah Bald. Inside, the open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area features 10-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, a wood-burning stone fireplace, and Andersen sliding glass doors that seamlessly connect the interior to the surrounding landscape. The kitchen offers Corian countertops, a work island with a cooktop, and a breakfast bar. The main-level primary bedroom enjoys its own private porch, while the lower level provides a spacious second bedroom with a full bath and separate entrance, ideal for guests or added privacy. A large basement workshop, generous storage, small barn, and terraced grounds add even more versatility. With 10.47 acres, long-range mountain views, an existing residence, usable outdoor spaces, and downtown Franklin only minutes away, the value here extends well beyond the home itself. Enjoy the property as it is today or explore its possibilities for the future.
Location
- Street address
- 1424 Dowdle Mountain Rd
- County
- Macon County
- Zip code
- 28734
- Community
- Clarks Chapel
- Elevation
- 2,349 feet
Directions
From Main St, Franklin, head south on US-441/Georgia Road for about 1.5 miles. Turn Left onto Siler Rd. At the roundabout, take the Dowdle Mtn Rd exit for about 1 mile. 1424 Dowdle Mountain Road on the left, marked by number road sign. No Listing Sign
Property details
- Acreage
- 10.47 acres
- MLS #
- FBR 26047461
- Posted
Property taxes
- Recent
- $1,308
Parcels
- 6594407372
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
Lot
- Vegetation
- Partially Wooded
- Features
- Private, Unrestricted, Wooded
Exterior
- Parking
- Carport
- Pool
- Deck, Porch
- Structures
- Workshop
Structure
- Stories
- 2
- Basement
- Daylight, Finished, Full, Interior Entry
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Heating
- Propane
- Cooling
- Heat Pump
- Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof
- Metal
- Windows
- Window Treatments
Interior
- Rooms
- Bathroom x 2, Bedroom x 2
- Flooring
- Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate
- Fireplaces
- Yes
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Oven/Range, Gas/Propane Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer, Water Filter System
- Features
- Breakfast Bar, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceramic Tile Bath, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/FR Combo, Main Level Living, Open Floorplan, Primary On Main Level
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | Propane | Connected |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | Price drop | $499,000 | $36,000 -6.7% | FBR |
| July 29, 2026 | Price drop | $535,000 | $64,000 -10.7% | FBR |
| July 1, 2026 | Back on market | $599,000 | — | FBR |
| July 1, 2026 | Under contract | $599,000 | — | FBR |
| June 5, 2026 | New listing | $599,000 | — | FBR |






























































