RIVERFRONT 32+ acre unrestricted tract on the Little Tennessee River near Franklin, NC — with prized angler and canoe access on a wide, gently shoaling stretch of the river. Cast a line in your waders or drop a canoe in and head downriver. Rolling and mostly wooded, the property opens to a broad riverside meadow — stunning natural homesites with the river as your backdrop or mountain woodland with views all around. Long road frontage on Carnes Rd provides easy access and flexibility. With no restrictions, the options are wide open: build a private estate, establish a family compound, bring your camper or tiny home, or hold as a long-term investment. Acreage of this size with river frontage, angler access, and zero restrictions is increasingly hard to find in Macon County. Walk the land and picture the possibilities.
Under contract
$460,000
543 Carnes Rd, Franklin, NC 28734
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32.22Acres
Land, Rural Acreage-Wooded
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32.22 Acres Lot
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What's special
Rolling and mostly wooded
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- 90
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Marty Kimsey,
Re/Max Elite Realty
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS,MLS#: 26047981
Facts & features
Interior
Video & virtual tour
Property
Features
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Creek, River, Waterfront
Lot
- Size: 32.22 Acres
- Features: No Deed Restrictions, Flood Plain, Pasture
- Topography: Level
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 6568549821
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Overhead Electric
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Franklin
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $165,020
- Annual tax amount: $574
- Date on market: 7/23/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/11/2026 | Contingent | $460,000 |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26047981 Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $460,000 |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26047981 Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/2026 | Contingent | $460,000 |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26047981 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $460,000 |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26047981 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $575 | $165,020 |
| 2024 | $575 | $165,020 |
| 2023 | $575 -16% | $165,020 +24.3% |
| 2022 | $684 +2% | $132,730 |
| 2021 | $671 +5.3% | $132,730 |
| 2020 | $638 | $132,730 |
| 2019 | $638 +16.2% | $132,730 +8.8% |
| 2018 | $549 | $121,960 |
| 2017 | -- | $121,960 |
| 2016 | -- | $121,960 |
| 2015 | $531 | $121,960 -45.9% |
| 2014 | -- | $225,480 |
| 2013 | -- | $225,480 |
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