Matthew Jackson

$78,500

6.65 Acres

Franklin, North Carolina, 28734

High elevation, waterfall tract at 3,800 feet in Rainbow Falls, roughly 20 minutes from downtown Franklin and just past the Appalachian Trail. The land is surprisingly gentle for this elevation, with several good options for a future homesite. A simple walking path leads from the road into the property and down a new trail to the star of the show: a beautiful stretch of creek with multiple small waterfalls and rock shelves. You get roughly 1,300 feet, about a quarter mile, of creek frontage, and the land across the creek is owned by the property owners association, so you are not looking at another house. On a recent warm day it was 87 in town and 75 on site, so you really feel the cooler air. Access is paved, then well-kept gravel, with power already on the property and no short-term rental restrictions, giving buyers a lot of flexibility for a cabin or future getaway. For buyers chasing cool summer temps and the sound of waterfalls, this is the kind of spot that rarely hits the market.

$329,000

21.44 Acres

Bryson City, North Carolina, 28713

Rare mountain property with 21.44 surveyed acres adjoining U.S. Forest Service land, just across from Fontana Lake. Multiple build sites across rolling terrain, with level drive-in access via dirt road. Lower sections offer open ground for primary builds, upper ridges provide lake views and additional building potential. A log cabin remains on site. Unrestricted use allows RVs, short-term rentals, and multiple structures. The survey clarifies exactly where to build, removing guesswork and opening up true potential. USFS as permanent southern neighbor guarantees privacy and forest setting. Ideal for buyers seeking an off-grid cabin, lake getaway, or development flexibility.