A turnkey land package in the heart of Cowee Valley — primed for tiny homes, cabins, or short-term rentals in one of Western NC's most desirable mountain corridors.
The Opportunity
Ten shovel-ready lots remain in Tiny Mountain Estates — offered as a single portfolio at $350,000, a significant discount to aggregate individual lot pricing.
Every tract is served by underground power, water connection, and available sewer. A private gravel road and property owners association are already established. Terrain is rolling and partially wooded with winter mountain views off Leatherman Gap Road in the Cowee Valley.
Lots range from 0.26 to 1.55 acres, giving a developer flexibility to build a range of product types — tiny homes, modular cabins, site-built cottages, or a dedicated short-term rental community. Developer rights transfer fully at closing.
Available Inventory
All lots are served by underground power and water. Sewer available. Private road access through established POA.
| Lot | Parcel ID | Acreage | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6598034223 | 0.67 ac | Available |
| 9 | 6598035929 | 1.55 ac | Available |
| 10 | 6598045200 | 0.64 ac | Available |
| 11 | 6598044259 | 0.26 ac | Available |
| 12 | 6598043320 | 0.26 ac | Available |
| 16 | 6598032858 | 0.92 ac | Available |
| 17 | 6598032714 | 0.80 ac | Available |
| 18 | 6598031589 | 0.63 ac | Available |
| 19 | 6598031487 | 0.49 ac | Available |
| 20 | 6598032307 | 0.39 ac | Available |
* Individual lot sales also considered. Contact agent for individual pricing. MLS listings available for each parcel.
Why It Pencils
At $35,000 per lot, the land cost alone makes this one of the strongest entry points in Macon County. The build-to-sell and build-to-hold math both work.
Significant discount to individual lot pricing. Developer rights transfer fully at closing.
Steady year-over-year appreciation with strong in-migration demand from across NC and beyond.
$35K lot + ~$105K build (700 sqft @ $150/sqft) = strong margin against $292K avg resale value.
Franklin's short-term rental market averages over $66,000/year per unit with low regulatory risk.
Top-performing properties command $305+ per night during summer and fall foliage peak seasons.
NC added 165,000 new residents in one year — sustained in-migration fuels mountain land demand.
Cowee Valley · Macon County
Tiny Mountain Estates sits off Leatherman Gap Road in the legendary Cowee Valley — a corridor that draws visitors from across the country year-round.
Flexible Terms
Multiple financing paths available for qualified buyers — from conventional to USDA and lease purchase structures.
Get In Touch
Package pricing, individual lot availability, and financing options are all on the table. Reach out to discuss the opportunity — developer rights transfer at closing and we're ready to move.