This exceptional Macon County property of 19.45+/- acres sits above 4,000 feet elevation, offering cool summer days and crisp mountain air. The unrestricted property features mature hardwoods and shares a border with the United States Forest Service land for over 1600 feet for ultimate privacy. Enjoy sweeping winter views today, or select-cut trees to unlock breathtaking, year-round summer vistas. A natural spring and an old concrete reservoir add unique, self-sustaining water infrastructure to the land. There are multiple potential homesites with a couple of roads already within the bounds of the property that need some TLC. The property is directly off of a state maintained road for easy access. Perfectly positioned between Highlands, Cashiers, and Sylva, this rare mountain tract blends complete freedom with convenient access to Western North Carolina's premier destinations.
Vacant landProperty Type
19.45 acresLot Size
$12,596Price/Acres
Listed by Rhett Wolfe• Mossy Oak Properties Carolina Timber & Realty
Contact: rwolfe@mossyoakproperties.com
Bought with Rhett Wolfe• Mossy Oak Properties Carolina Timber & Realty
Possible Use: Multi-Family, Private Estate, Recreational, Residential
Lot Information
Lot Features: Adjoins Forest, Private, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 19.45
Lot Size Units: Acres
Elevation: 3500
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Frontage Type: State Road
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Spring
Sewer: Septic Needed
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: No Restrictions
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Unspecified
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Unspecified
Location Information
Directions: From Franklin take the Highlands road, left on Buck Creek road and proceed 4.6 miles, left on Cold Mountain road. Proceed almost to the county line and the property will be on the right. From Sylva take Hwy 107 south and take a right on Pine Creek road, left on North Norton road, right on Mill Creek road, right on Windy Gap road and go across the county line, property on left.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
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Lot Size: 19.45 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 7543172005
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2026
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Around this home
Schools
Mountain View Intermediate School
Public 5-6 • Assigned • 8.5mi
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Macon Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 8.2mi
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Macon Early College High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.6mi
7/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 88° expected this year, 18 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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Historical weather
Highlands, NC • 28741
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Sun exposure
75/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.