$1,500,000
1817 Lakeside DrFranklin, NC 28734
Land and lots · MLS 11550117 · Listed 533 days ago (May 15, 2025)
18 mi straight line to Ski Sapphire Valley (local ski area) · Ski access details
For sale: On the market and available to show.
About this land
56.6 acres partially within Franklin city limits, walking distance to Main Street and public river access on the Little Tennessee Greenway. Rolling hardwood timber, year-round mountain views, a branch-fed stream, and paved state road frontage. Overhead electric in place, fiber optic available, no deed restrictions, no HOA. Franklin draws 300,000 visitors a year. Boutique shops, breweries, farm-to-table dining, and the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts are within walking distance of this property. So is the river. Walkable acreage at this scale, this close to an active downtown, does not come available in Western North Carolina. This parcel has been in two families since 1944 and has never been publicly listed. A house conveys as-is. Suitable for residential development, a mixed-use community, or a private estate. Cash or conventional. Appointment only.
Description provided by the listing brokerage.
Ski access and nearby skiing
Why this listing is on Where2Ski: Measured distance to a ski area. It sits within 25 straight-line miles of an operating ski area's mapped entrance or base.
| Ski area | Type | Straight-line distance | Measured to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ski Sapphire ValleyNC · homes near it | Local ski area | 18 mi | Resort parking lot (unnamed OSM lot inside Sapphire Valley Ski Resort area)Visitor entrance, lodge or trailhead |
| Cataloochee Ski AreaNC · homes near it | Alpine resort | 30 mi | Visitor entranceVisitor entrance, lodge or trailhead |
| Ober Gatlinburg Ski Area & Adventure ParkTN · homes near it | Alpine resort | 36 mi | Base areaBase area (mapped point) |
Straight-line miles to each ski area's base or entrance, measured Oct 30, 2026, 8:08 PM UTC. Winter drives can take longer.
Ski access claims
The listing doesn't describe ski-in, ski-out, a short walk or a shuttle. The agent can tell you how owners get to the slopes.
Ski access is as described by the listing brokerage. Confirm trail access, easements and any pass or membership with Jonathan Tharp of KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY.
How listings qualify · Report a wrong distance or ski-access claim
Facts
- List price
- $1,500,000
- Original list price
- $1,800,000
- Status
- For sale
- Property type
- Land and lots
- Lot size
- 57 acres
- County
- Macon County
- MLS number
- 11550117
- Annual property tax (2024)
- $1,824
Facts are provided by the listing brokerage.
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Location
Pin placed from the listing's coordinates, which can be approximate. See more listings in Franklin.
Price and status history
- Original list price reported by the brokerage: $1,800,000
Changes seen in MyStateMLS data since Oct 29, 2026. Sold prices are not published.
Estimate a monthly payment
Estimated monthly payment
$8,174 per month
An estimate for comparison only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, PMI and fees depend on your lender, credit, location and loan program.
Questions to ask before you buy
Good questions for any home near the slopes.
- How is the property reached in winter, and who plows the road and driveway?A short straight-line distance can still mean a long or seasonal drive. Private roads, gates and mountain passes all shape winter access.
- Is there documented ski access from the property (trail, easement, lift), and does it transfer to a buyer?Rights to cross neighboring land or use a lift come from recorded easements and agreements, so a ski-in or ski-out description is where the question starts.
- Are there association, resort or club fees, and what do they cover?Some ski-area communities charge fees that cover only certain amenities, so ask what lift tickets, passes and services are included.
- Are there rules on renting the home short-term or long-term?Local ordinances, association covenants and deed restrictions all set rental rules, and they differ from place to place.
- What do heating, snow removal, winterization and utilities cost over a season?Ownership costs in snow country often run higher than the mortgage estimate suggests.
- For land: is there legal year-round access, and what utilities, septic and building rules apply?Seasonal roads and steep lots can limit what can be built and when it can be reached.
Printable due-diligence checklist · Ski home ownership budget
Guides and next steps
Listing courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY. Listing agent: Jonathan Tharp. Listings provided by MyStateMLS.
Listing updated Oct 9, 2026, 3:56 PM UTC, MyStateMLS data received Oct 30, 2026, 7:53 PM UTC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.