# 503 Dowdle Mtn Rd, Franklin, NC 28734

> **TL;DR:** 0bd/4ba commercial, $1,800,000 ($857/sqft), built 1995, 2,100 sqft.
> A/C. Est. $7,800/mo.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $1,800,000 |
| Price/sqft | $857 |
| Bathrooms | 4 full |
| Square Feet | 2,100 |
| Year Built | 1995 |
| Lot Size | 595,030 sqft (13.66 acres) |
| Property Type | Commercial (Other) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 0 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $7,800 |
| **Total** | **$7,800** |

## Key Amenities

- A/C

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1995
- 13.66 acre lot

## Description

### Agent Description
Rarely does a commercial opportunity of this scale come available in Western North Carolina. Positioned at one of Franklin's highest-traffic intersections along US-23, this 13.66 acre commercially zoned property delivers exceptional highway visibility, strong traffic counts, and virtually unlimited development potential - all set against the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The real story is the land. Over 13 acres of commercially zoned ground situated directly alongside Walmart, Chick-fil-A, ALDI, Starbucks, Verizon, Jersey Mike's, Exxon, and more - placing this site squarely at the center of Macon County's strongest and fastest-growing retail corridor. Infrastructure is already working in your favor: natural gas and additional utilities are on site, with public water and sewer nearby pending town approval - a critical advantage for any ground-up development scenario. The property currently includes 68 storage units and a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment. Whether your vision is retail, hospitality, or a build-to-suit project, the fundamentals are here. Prime location, and utility access in one of WNC's most active growth markets ALL OFFERS WILL BE REVIEWED ON JUNE 26TH.

## Location

- **Address:** 503 Dowdle Mtn Rd, Franklin, NC 28734
- **County:** Macon
- **Coordinates:** 35.1635209, -83.3694023
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=35.1635209,-83.3694023

## Virtual Tour & Media

- **Video Tour:** www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6dB0MTB7so

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Marty Kimsey
- **Brokerage:** RE/MAX Elite Realty
- **Phone:** 8284213369
- **Email:** marty@KimseyCompany.com

## Primary Photo

![503 Dowdle Mtn Rd - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/c01ca9b8b2628e7e37f475c26acdf88bl-f1043720945r.jpg)

*21 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/503-dowdle-mtn-rd-franklin-nc-28734-26047530)*

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**MLS#:** 26047530 | **Updated:** 2026-06-24
**Source:** listhub

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