For sale

$159,000

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Land

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1.27

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851 Sugarfork Rd, Franklin, NC 28734

About this home

Calling all who crave adventure and peaceful riverfront living! This beautiful 1.27 acre unrestricted property along the Cullasaja River, one the only remaining river access lots on Sugarfork Rd. As a bonus bordered by Arnold Branch flanking the southern boundary for the kids to play in making the perfect spot for your RV getaway, everything is already in place, including a completed survey, well, septic system, and power on site. Thinking about building your dream home by the river? You're already ahead of the game. Just choose your plans and get started. The property is located within a floodplain, and the Macon County Building Department will guide you through the requirements for new construction. Access is easy via a paved, state-maintained road, and you'll love the convenient location—just a short drive to Franklin or Highlands, NC, placing you right between two popular destination Experience riverfront living at its finest. Please note do not drive down to the river—walk the property only, as septic and drain field lines are installed and marked by white markers.

Vacant landProperty Type

1.27 acresLot Size

$125,197Price/Acres

Listed by Michael Peak • Mason Peak Mountain Properties, LLC

Contact: 8286341615

Listing updated: Sep 9, 2026 at 12:27pm

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:CSAOR #26046905

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$923 per month

Principal and interest$868

Property taxes

$19

HOA dues

Home insurance

$37

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Mountain View Intermediate School

Public 5-6 • Assigned • 2.6mi

3/10

Macon Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi

6/10

Franklin High

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.6mi

5/10

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Sale and tax history for 851 Sugarfork Rd

Sale History
Tax History

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Event

Price

CSAOR #26046905

Jul 24, 2026

Relisted

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Jul 19, 2026

Contingent

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Jul 18, 2026

Price Changed

$159,000

Apr 14, 2026

Listed

$169,000

CSAOR #26031422

Oct 27, 2023

Sold

$105,000

Sep 21, 2023

Contingent

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Sep 18, 2023

Relisted

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Sep 6, 2023

Contingent

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Aug 22, 2023

Listed

$120,000

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Calling all those who seek adventure and peace by the water! Gorgeous 1.27+/- unrestricted acres on the Cullasaja River! It is the PERFECT RV Lot! Bring your RV and start enjoying everything nature has to offer. The land survey is complete, well and septic are installed, and power is on the property. All your hookups are in place to start camping. Looking to build your river dream home? All you need to do is start choosing your building plans and break ground. Land is in the floodplain so before building Macon County Building department will work with you on floodplain and new construction guidelines. You will also find effortless access to this property as it's off a paved state-maintained road. The location from the lot back to the town of Franklin is very accessible, or you can head over to Highlands, NC, as you would be conveniently located between both areas. Peaceful river living at its best here. * * Do not drive down to the river; please walk the land as the septic and drain field lines are in.

CSAOR #26024413

Mar 1, 2022

Listed

$120,000

CSAOR #26020624

Aug 6, 2021

Listed

$120,000

Public Records

Sep 10, 2020

Sold

$39,000

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County

Macon County

APN

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Last updated by owner on Jun 12, 2026.

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

3/10 Heat Factor

8 days above 95° expected this year, 23 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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Franklin, NC • 28734

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87/ 100

Very good sunlight

Sunscore

This home receives average direct sun exposure in Franklin. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

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Redfin Estimate for 851 Sugarfork Rd

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Nearby homes have recently sold between $190,000 and $265,000.

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