
Improved Mixed-Use Land for Sale in Franklin, North Carolina
503 Dowdle Mtn Rd, Franklin, NC 28734
Rarely does a commercial opportunity of this scale come available in Western North Carolina. Positioned at one of Franklin's highest-traffic intersections along US-23, this 13.66 acre commercially zoned property delivers exceptional highway visibility, strong traffic counts, and virtually unlimited development potential - all set against the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The real story is the land. Over 13 acres of commercially zoned ground situated directly alongside Walmart, Chick-fil-A, ALDI, Starbucks, Verizon, Jersey Mike's, Exxon, and more - placing this site squarely at the center of Macon County's strongest and fastest-growing retail corridor. Infrastructure is already working in your favor: natural gas and additional utilities are on site, with public water and sewer nearby pending town approval - a critical advantage for any ground-up development scenario. The property currently includes 68 storage units and a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment. Whether your vision is retail, hospitality, or a build-to-suit project, the fundamentals are here. Prime location, and utility access in one of WNC's most active growth markets ALL OFFERS WILL BE REVIEWED ON JUNE 26TH.
Location
- Street address
- 503 Dowdle Mtn Rd
- County
- Macon County
- Zip code
- 28734
- Community
- Franklin
- Elevation
- 2,105 feet
Directions
US 441/23/64 to (Walmart and Chick-fil-A Exit). To Dowdle Mountain (State Rd 1701) to the traffic circle. Stay on Dowdle Mountain Rd. Property immediately on the Right.
Property details
- Acreage
- 13.66 acres
- MLS #
- FBR 26047530
- Posted
Property taxes
- Recent
- $5,185
Parcels
- 6594429863
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Commercial Sale
- Franchise
- RE/MAX International
Lot
- Vegetation
- Partially Wooded
- Features
- Corner Lot, County, Open Lot
Exterior
- Parking
- Off Street, Parking Lot
Structure
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Materials
- Block, Metal Siding, Wood Siding
- Roof
- Metal, Wood
Interior
- Rooms
- Bathroom x 4
- Flooring
- Concrete
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | Natural Gas | Available |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2026 | New listing | $1,800,000 | — | FBR |





















