
Mixed-Use Land for Sale in Franklin, North Carolina
20 W Mills Rd, Franklin, NC 28734
Motivated Seller! Calling all Visionaries: Own a Macon County Landmark! Here's your chance to own a truly unique piece of Western NC history. This early 1900s structure is on the Historic Preservation Foundation of NC and located in Cowee's prestigious West Mills Historic District, directly across the road from the tranquil Cowee Creek. This isn't just a home-it's a two-story legacy, originally serving as the C.N. West General Merchandise store on the lower level with a residence above. The timeless character & stories of its past are intact, but this property is needs work & requires a complete, dedicated restoration. Has some flat pasture land & many out buildings inc. a garage with storage above, & old barn, & cellar. Bring your contractors, your passion, & your vision to transform this diamond-in-the-rough into a commercial space, a historic residence, or a blend of both. With its unique pedigree & location minutes from Franklin, the potential for reward & preservation is immense. This is the ultimate restoration project for the right buyer. Secure your piece of WNC heritage & start writing the next chapter today! Reach out for historical documentation and showing details.
Location
- Street address
- 20 W Mills Rd
- County
- Macon County
- Community
- Cowee
- Elevation
- 1,965 feet
Directions
Bryson City Road, north approx 7 miles to right on West Mills Road. Second house on the left.
Property details
- Acreage
- 1.1 acres
- MLS #
- FBR 26042510
- Posted
Property taxes
- Recent
- $400
Parcels
- 6587490712
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Franchise
- Keller Williams Realty
Lot
- Vegetation
- Partially Wooded
- Waterfront
- Creek
- Features
- Allow R Vs, Flood Plain, Level Yard, Open Lot, Pasture, Unrestricted
Exterior
- Parking
- Detached Garage
- Structures
- Storage
- Features
- Rustic Appearance
Structure
- Basement
- Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Full
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Cooling
- Yes
- Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof
- Composition
Interior
- Rooms
- Bathroom, Bedroom x 2
- Flooring
- Hardwood
- Appliances
- Electric Oven/Range, Electric Water Heater
- Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026 | Under contract | $153,000 | — | FBR |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Price drop | $153,000 | $27,000 -15% | FBR |
| Oct 25, 2025 | New listing | $180,000 | — | FBR |











































