965 Franklin Rd

Highlands, NC
$ 399,000 Beds 2 Baths 1
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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 natural attractions. Bridal Veil Falls is approximately 1.5 miles away, as well as numerous scenic waterfalls, hiking trails, and outdoor destinations. A rare lakefront opportunity with tremendous potential in a highly sought-after Highlands location.

Single Family

  • Price
  • $ 399,000
  • City
  • Highlands
  • Bedrooms
  • 2
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 1
  • County
  • Macon
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 0
  • Area
  • Highlands In-Town
  • Lot Size
  • 0.42 Acres
  • Zip
  • 28741
  • Year Built
  • 1960
  • Taxes
  • $ 2839
  • Style
  • MLS#
  • 1004069
Listed By: Weichert Realtors Highland Properties
Data Source: Highlands Cashiers MLS (HCMLS-NC)

Features

General

View City,Lake,Mountain(s),Panoramic,Trees/Woods,Water
Heating Space Heater,Wood
Cooling Ceiling Fan(s),Wall Unit(s)
Year Built 1960
Appliances Free-Standing Electric Oven,Refrigerator
Exterior Features Dock
Interior Features Other
Utilities Electricity Connected,Satellite Internet Available,Water Connected
Roof Shingle

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Affordability Calculator

$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the , office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Price History

9/3/2026 Listed $399,000

Property vs Zip Code Average in 28741

Price
AVG $2.6M
$400K
Taxes
AVG $21,329
$2,839
Year Built
AVG 1992
1960

965 Franklin Rd Highlands, NC is a Single Family Home for sale at $399000 and a lot size of 0.42 Acres Acre(s). 965 Franklin Rd Highlands has 2 bedrooms, 1 baths and was built in 1960. The property's zip code is 28741 which is in Highlands, NC

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