1817 Lakeside Dr Franklin, NC 28734

Offered for sale is a 56.6-acre waterfront land parcel partially within Franklin city limits. The property features rolling hardwood timber, year-round mountain views, and a branch-fed stream, with a house conveying as-is. Utilities include overhead electric already in place, with fiber optic available, and the parcel is described as having no deed restrictions and no HOA.

The land has paved state road frontage and is located within walking distance of Main Street in Franklin, along with public river access on the Little Tennessee Greenway. The surrounding area includes boutique shops, breweries, farm-to-table dining, and the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts, with the river nearby. Franklin is noted as drawing 300,000 visitors per year. An appointment is required to view the property.

This site is being presented for residential development, a mixed-use community, or use as a private estate. With its proximity to an active downtown and direct access to the Greenway river corridor, it offers a walkable acreage option at this scale. Buyers can consider cash or conventional financing, and the parcel’s long-held ownership history is reflected in the fact that it has been in two families since 1944 and has never been publicly listed.