838 E Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734

Building Details

Year built

1900

Building materials

None-Land Only

Listing agent Kelly Penland License #276321 Show Phone

Listing office Realty One Group Vibe e***@gmail.com 52 Iotla Street, Franklin, NC Show Phone

Listing date May 21, 2026

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MLS# 26047036

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Overview

This offering consists of approximately 0.78 acres of level commercial land with paved frontage and utility access. The site is positioned to support a storefront-style development and is described as being in a flexible layout, reflecting its long use as a roadside farm stand location. The property’s established recognition and visible, street-facing character are key parts of its appeal for a new operator.

Located at 838 E Main Street in Franklin, North Carolina, the site benefits from strong visibility along Main Street. The public remarks cite approximately 12,000 vehicles per day and note the property’s easily accessible, high-exposure setting. It also has secondary commercial zoning and is framed as a practical option for a range of neighborhood-serving retail and food uses.

Given the combination of level terrain, paved frontage, and utility access, this land is well-suited for a variety of retail, food service, market concept, or destination business formats that need day-to-day public visibility. It can also appeal to investors or developers looking to reposition a well-known Main Street site into a contemporary retail or food concept under the property’s stated commercial zoning framework.

Suggested Use

Restaurant Real Estate Agency Law Firm Dental Office Building Supply Spa & Massage Center Big Box & Wholesale Store Hair Salon Auto Repair Shop Hotel & Motel

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Insight

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City

Franklin

County

Macon

State

North Carolina

Longitude

-83.3700924

Latitude

35.1890421

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FAQs

What type of property is this?

Commercial land - Level, utility-accessible commercial land with paved frontage and approximately 12,000 daily vehicles for high-visibility retail concepts.

Where is this commercial land located?

The property is located at 838 E Main Street Franklin, NC.

What is the asking price?

The asking price for this property is $565,000.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: 0.78‑acre level land tract with paved frontage on Main Street in Franklin, NC; Secondary commercial zoning; versatile site for retail, food service, market concept, or destination business; Utilities available: water