Cheap homes for sale & real estate in Macon County, NC

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NEW 21 HRS AGO

ABOUT THIS HOME
Cheap Home for sale in Macon County, NC:
Rare opportunity on Mirror Lake in Highlands! This waterfront property offers an exceptional setting directly on the shores of Mirror Lake, less than five minutes from downtown Highlands. The existing home is essentially a tear-down, and being sold " AS-IS" making this a unique opportunity to create a new mountain retreat in one of Highlands’ most desirable locations. The property currently offers an existing building footprint that can provide valuable redevelopment potential, subject to verification and approval by the Town of Highlands and applicable regulations. Enjoy the best of Highlands living with easy access to downtown, Mirror Lake, and the area’s renowned na

$399,000

2 beds1 bath— sq ft

Waterfront property • 0.42 acre lot • Built 1960

965 Franklin Rd Rd, Highlands, NC 28741

NEW 13 HRS AGO

ABOUT THIS HOME
Cheap Home for sale in Macon County, NC:
Beautifully renovated and move-in ready, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 1,920 square feet of comfortable living space on 1.05 acres in Franklin's desirable Burningtown community. The bright main level features an open living and dining area, plus a completely updated kitchen with white shaker cabinetry, leathered granite countertops, tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an impressive wall of floor-to-ceiling pantry storage. Two bedrooms and a full bath with double vanity complete the main level, while decks on the front and back of the home invite you to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. The finished walk-out lower level provides a spacious family room, bonus room, t

$360,000

3 beds2 baths1,920 sq ft

Updated kitchen • Spacious family room • 1.05 acre lot

8567 Lower Burningtown Rd, Franklin, NC 28734

NEW 16 HRS AGO

ABOUT THIS HOME
Cheap Home for sale in Macon County, NC:
Are you ready for an low maintenance, lock and leave condo less than 10 minites to Main St. in Highlands? Gutted and updated, this move in ready condo has a fresh new look. This is one of the few units that has a garage/storage space. Great for weekend trips to the mountains to explore the area with easy access to unlimited outdoor activities. Hawks Nest Village does not allow short term rentals.

$239,000

2 beds2 baths— sq ft

Garage storage space • Gutted and updated • Move in ready

145 Hawks Nest Lane Ln Unit A, Highlands, NC 28741

NEW 21 HRS AGO

ABOUT THIS HOME
Cheap Home for sale in Macon County, NC:
3 bedroom 2 bath mobile home located off a state paved road. Flat gentle yard, country living, split floor plan with primary bedroom w/ en-suite. This home will need some work as it had water damage from a pipe burst last winter. MOLD in the home enter at your own risk.

$99,000

3 beds2 baths— sq ft

0.5 acre lot • Built 2007

6655 Upper Burningtown Rd, Franklin, NC 28734

3D WALKTHROUGH

ABOUT THIS HOME
Cheap Home for sale in Macon County, NC:
Tucked away in the mountains between Franklin and Highlands, this charming cabin is ready for someone with a little vision to bring it back to life. The home offers 1 bedroom, 1.5 baths, and a bonus room currently being used as an additional sleeping space. Surrounded by the quiet of the mountains, a sweet little stream, and the potential for a beautiful mountain view with just a little tree trimming, this is the kind of place where the setting does a lot of the talking. Inside, you'll find warm wood floors and a beautiful stone fireplace that gives the home that classic mountain cabin feel. A metal roof is already in place, leaving the next owner the opportunity to focus on making the spac

$205,000

1 bed1.5 baths— sq ft

One car garage • Metal roof • Porch space

400 Little Hogback Mtn, Highlands, NC 28741

Property at 206 Old Smoky Gap Road Rd, Franklin, NC 28734, 2 beds, 1 bath

$350,000

2 beds1 bath— sq ft

206 Old Smoky Gap Road Rd, Franklin, NC 28734

Property at 790 Woodland Hts, Franklin, NC 28734, 2 beds, 2.5 baths

$300,000

2 beds2.5 baths— sq ft

790 Woodland Hts, Franklin, NC 28734

Property at 374 Thumpers Trl, Franklin, NC 28734, 1 bed, 1 bath

$247,500

1 bed1 bath— sq ft

374 Thumpers Trl, Franklin, NC 28734

Property at 136 Carolina Village Cir, Franklin, NC 28734, 3 beds, 2 baths

$129,900

3 beds2 baths— sq ft

136 Carolina Village Cir, Franklin, NC 28734

Property at 96 Beverly Dr, Franklin, NC 28734, 3 beds, 2 baths

$110,000

3 beds2 baths910 sq ft

96 Beverly Dr, Franklin, NC 28734

Property at 419 Hiland Park Ln, Franklin, NC 28734, 3 beds, 2 baths

$320,000

3 beds2 baths— sq ft

419 Hiland Park Ln, Franklin, NC 28734

Property at 173 Park Ave, Franklin, NC 28734, 2 beds, 1.5 baths

$78,000

2 beds1.5 baths— sq ft

173 Park Ave, Franklin, NC 28734

Property at 448 Mccoy Hill Rd, Franklin, NC 28734, 2 beds, 1 bath

$254,900

2 beds1 bath576 sq ft

448 Mccoy Hill Rd, Franklin, NC 28734

Property at 173 Pope Rd, Franklin, NC 28734, 1 bed, 1 bath

$215,000

1 bed1 bath— sq ft

173 Pope Rd, Franklin, NC 28734

Property at 124 Cherokee Trl, Otto, NC 28763, 1 bed, 1 bath

$215,000

1 bed1 bath— sq ft

124 Cherokee Trl, Otto, NC 28763

Property at 251 Tall Timber Dr, Franklin, NC 28734, 3 beds, 2 baths

$399,000

3 beds2 baths1,428 sq ft

251 Tall Timber Dr, Franklin, NC 28734

Property at 506 Guffie Rd, Franklin, NC 28734, 2 beds, 1 bath

$215,000

2 beds1 bath— sq ft

506 Guffie Rd, Franklin, NC 28734

Property at 67 Keystone Dr, Franklin, NC, 3 beds, 3 baths

$349,900

3 beds3 baths— sq ft

67 Keystone Dr, Franklin, NC

Property at 14 Grace Ln, Franklin, NC 28734, 3 beds, 2 baths

$53,000

3 beds2 baths— sq ft

14 Grace Ln, Franklin, NC 28734

Property at 522/526 Coweeta Church Rd, Otto, NC 28763, 3 beds, 2 baths

$399,000

3 beds2 baths— sq ft

522/526 Coweeta Church Rd, Otto, NC 28763

Property at 431 Judds Trl, Franklin, NC 28734, 3 beds, 2 baths

$369,000

3 beds2 baths1,901 sq ft

431 Judds Trl, Franklin, NC 28734

Property at 8 Matlock Hills Dr, Franklin, NC 28734, 2 beds, 1 bath

$38,000

2 beds1 bath— sq ft

8 Matlock Hills Dr, Franklin, NC 28734

Property at 117 Sprinkle Rd, Franklin, NC 28734, 3 beds, 2 baths

$130,000

3 beds2 baths— sq ft

117 Sprinkle Rd, Franklin, NC 28734

Property at 29 Halfway Back Ln, Franklin, NC 28734, 3 beds, 2 baths

$175,000

3 beds2 baths— sq ft

29 Halfway Back Ln, Franklin, NC 28734

Property at 266 Springbrook Dr, Franklin, NC 28734, 1 bed, 1.5 baths

$365,000

1 bed1.5 baths937 sq ft

266 Springbrook Dr, Franklin, NC 28734

Property at 834 Summit Rd, Otto, NC 28763, 3 beds, 3 baths

$399,000

3 beds3 baths— sq ft

834 Summit Rd, Otto, NC 28763

Property at 2572 South Skeenah Rd, Franklin, NC 28734, 3 beds, 2 baths

$259,000

3 beds2 baths— sq ft

2572 South Skeenah Rd, Franklin, NC 28734

Property at 564 Stamey Mountain Rd, Franklin, NC 28734, 1 bed, 1 bath

$268,000

1 bed1 bath816 sq ft

564 Stamey Mountain Rd, Franklin, NC 28734

Property at 304 Indian Trl, Franklin, NC 28734, 2 beds, 2 baths

$449,000

2 beds2 baths— sq ft

304 Indian Trl, Franklin, NC 28734

Property at 81 Bee Tree Ln, Franklin, NC 28734, 2 beds, 1.5 baths

$149,000

2 beds1.5 baths— sq ft

81 Bee Tree Ln, Franklin, NC 28734

Property at 381 Woodcrest Cir, Franklin, NC 28734, 3 beds, 2 baths

$399,000

3 beds2 baths1,550 sq ft

381 Woodcrest Cir, Franklin, NC 28734

Property at 61 Misty Hill Ln, Franklin, NC 28734, 2 beds, 2.5 baths

$349,900

2 beds2.5 baths1,463 sq ft

61 Misty Hill Ln, Franklin, NC 28734

Property at 75 Summer Cir, Franklin, NC 28734, 2 beds, 1 bath

$50,000

2 beds1 bath— sq ft

75 Summer Cir, Franklin, NC 28734

Property at 65 Sloan St, Franklin, NC 28734, 2 beds, 1.5 baths

$329,000

2 beds1.5 baths960 sq ft

65 Sloan St, Franklin, NC 28734

Property at 40 Garden Ln, Franklin, NC 28734, 3 beds, 2 baths

$159,000

3 beds2 baths— sq ft

40 Garden Ln, Franklin, NC 28734

Property at 87 Middle Creek Ln, Scaly Mountain, NC 28775

$349,000

— beds— baths— sq ft

87 Middle Creek Ln, Scaly Mountain, NC 28775

Property at 215 Mcclure Mill Rd, Franklin, NC 28734, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$399,000

3 beds2.5 baths2,035 sq ft

215 Mcclure Mill Rd, Franklin, NC 28734

Property at 76 High Cotton Ln, Highlands, NC 28741, 2 beds, 2 baths

$279,999

2 beds2 baths— sq ft

76 High Cotton Ln, Highlands, NC 28741

Property at 131 Black Mountain Creek Rd, Franklin, NC 28734, 2 beds, 1 bath

$279,000

2 beds1 bath912 sq ft

131 Black Mountain Creek Rd, Franklin, NC 28734

Property at 403 West Coventry Dr, Franklin, NC 28734, 3 beds, 2 baths

$425,000

3 beds2 baths1,690 sq ft

403 West Coventry Dr, Franklin, NC 28734

Property at 51 Lion St, Franklin, NC 28734, 4 beds, 3 baths

$299,000

4 beds3 baths2,205 sq ft

51 Lion St, Franklin, NC 28734

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Cheap Homes for Sale in Macon County

There are currently 604 cheap homes for sale in Macon County at a median listing price of $519K. Some of these homes are "Hot Homes," meaning they're likely to sell quickly. Most homes for sale in Macon County stay on the market for 87 days and receive 1 offers. This map is refreshed with the newest listings in Macon County every 15 minutes.

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