About 965 Franklin Rd
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.
Features of 965 Franklin Rd
| MLS® # | 1004069 |
|---|---|
| Price | $399,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Full Baths | 1 |
| Acres | 0.42 |
| Year Built | 1960 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Single Family Residence |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 965 Franklin Rd |
|---|---|
| Area | Highlands In-Town |
| Subdivision | Dobson Ridge |
| City | Highlands |
| County | Macon |
| State | NC |
| Zip Code | 28741 |
Amenities
| Amenities | None |
|---|---|
| Utilities | Electricity Connected, Satellite Internet Available, Water Connected |
| Parking | Gravel |
| View | City, Lake, Mountain(s), Panoramic, Trees/Woods, Water |
| Is Lakefront | Yes |
| Lakefront | Lake, Lake Front, Waterfront |
Interior
| Interior | Wood |
|---|---|
| Interior Features | Other |
| Appliances | Free-Standing Electric Oven, Refrigerator |
| Heating | Space Heater, Wood |
| Cooling | Ceiling Fan(s), Wall Unit(s) |
| Has Basement | Yes |
| Basement | Unfinished |
| Fireplace | No |
| Fireplaces | None |
| # of Stories | 2 |
| Stories | Two |
Exterior
| Exterior Features | Dock |
|---|---|
| Lot Description | City Lot, Gentle Sloping, Native Plants, Open Lot, Partially Cleared, Paved, Views, Waterfront, Level, Rolling Slope |
| Roof | Shingle |
Additional Information
| Date Listed | September 3rd, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Foreclosure | No |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
Listing Details
| Office | Weichert Realtors Highland Properties |
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