981 E Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734

Building Details

Year built

1800

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 Apr 3, 2026

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MLS# 26046808

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Overview

This offering is an undeveloped commercial land parcel totaling approximately 3.3 +/- acres with very gentle topography. The property features roughly 700+ feet of frontage on East Main Street, providing a long linear presence for commercial development. City water and sewer are available, which supports a range of development concepts.

The site is located on East Main Street in Franklin, North Carolina, in Macon County. It is zoned Franklin Secondary Commercial. Public remarks note that the parcel is well-positioned for visibility and access along the Main Street corridor.

Given the Franklin Secondary Commercial zoning and the combination of street frontage and utility availability, the property may suit a broad range of commercial uses. The seller’s summary includes examples such as retail development, restaurant or brewery, apartments or multi-family, auto sales, hotel, professional office, assisted living care, mixed-use buildings, bank buildings, and church or worship space. Buyers and tenants should confirm specific zoning allowances and feasibility for their intended use with the appropriate local authorities prior to moving forward.

Suggested Use

Dental Office Clothing & Fashion Store Computer & Electronic Repair Tech Support Center Cosmetic Store Acupuncture Veterinary Clinic Tattoo & Piercing Shop (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Pet Store

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

-83.3684471

Latitude

35.1903649

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FAQs

What type of property is this?

Commercial land - Undeveloped commercial parcel with East Main Street frontage and public water and sewer available.

Where is this commercial land located?

The property is located at 981 E Main Street Franklin, NC.

What is the asking price?

The asking price for this property is $1,500,000.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: Prime undeveloped commercial land in the heart of Franklin, NC; Approximately 3.3 acres of gentle acreage with **700+ ft of frontage on East Main Street**; Zoned Franklin Secondary Commercial with potential for a broad range of commercial uses (retail, restaurant, apartments, etc.)