$175,000
About this home
Discover your private mountain retreat on this beautiful 6.18-acre parcel in Scaly Mountain. This unique property borders U.S. Forest Service land, with the entire rear boundary adjoining protected federal land, offering exceptional privacy, tranquility, and direct access to thousands of acres of wilderness right from your doorstep. A standout feature of the property is the fresh running creek flowing through the land, adding natural beauty and the soothing sounds of water to your mountain setting. Whether enjoying the peaceful atmosphere, creating a landscaped homesite, or simply relaxing by the creek, this feature makes the property truly special. The gently rolling 6.18-acre tract offers multiple potential homesites and is accessed by a well-maintained paved/gravel road. Sitting at approximately 2,500–3,000 feet in elevation, the property provides cool mountain summers, scenic surroundings, and abundant wildlife. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the proximity to hiking, nature exploration, and the protected lands of the nearby national forest. Conveniently located just minutes from Dillard Road and a short drive to the charming mountain towns of Highlands and Franklin. No city taxes and no HOA restrictions offer flexibility to build your dream mountain home or private getaway. Septic and well needed. A rare opportunity to own acreage with a creek and direct national forest border in the heart of the North Carolina mountains.
Property details
- MLS
- Canopy MLS
- MLS #
- CAR4328513
- Property type
- Acreage
- Subdivision
- N/A
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 241
- On market date
- December 16, 2025
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- N/A
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- N/A
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 526
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.5:1
- District
- Macon County Schools
- Enrollment
- 129
- Student:teacher ratio
- 32.3:1
- District
- Macon County Schools
Walkability
Blended score for Scaly Mountain's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 14, 2026.
Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.