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SOLD
$424,816
3
bd
1 ba
1,072
sq ft

6985 Highlands Rd, Franklin, NC 28734

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About this home

This beautiful 1 acre Water front property can be commercial, residential, multi family with shared large kitchen, vacation rental investment, possible Inn, corporate retreat or year round home. Very unique, Cullasaja river front home. Main home has 6 bedrooms, 4 full baths and 3 half baths, cottage on the property is 1 bd/1ba, on the river. Full of character and personality this home has been completely remodeled. Hardwood floors, new carpet and ceramic tile, incredible updated kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Fish, float or just sit on the deck and enjoy the river. Convenient to both the towns of Highlands and Franklin. Owner is now offering a 10K allowance for any modifications and UP to 5K for closing cost for the Buyers. Flood does touch the deck of the cottage only.

Single-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
6 acresLot Size
$396Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$424,816
$168K since last sold$1,000 since August

This home's estimate is 33.8% higher than the average sale price ($318K) of 2 comparable homes.

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Market trends in 28734, NC

Sale history for 6985 Highlands Rd

Tax history for 6985 Highlands Rd

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Public record

Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
Lot depth
Lot size
6 Acres
Year renovated
1985
Sq. Ft.
1,072
Year built
1965
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
7513932669
Parking Spaces
Basement
Accessible
HOA Dues
Garage
Features
Last updated by owner on Aug 27, 2026.

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Around this home

Schools

Mountain View Intermediate School

Public 5-6 • Assigned • 4.5mi

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Macon Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.3mi

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Macon Early College High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.5mi

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

10/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

4/10 Heat Factor

9 days above 93° expected this year, 24 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

6 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in June and 4.5 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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