




2 Beds
1 Bath
$153,000
20 West Mills Road, Franklin NC, 28734
Price per sqftN/A
Built in1900
Property typeResidential
Overview
Active
Listed Oct 24, 2025
Updated 6 days ago
BACK ON THE MARKET DUE TO NO FAULT OF THE SELLER! Calling all Visionaries: Own a Macon County Landmark! Here's your chance to own a truly unique piece of Western NC history. This early 1900s structure is on the Historic Preservation Foundation of NC and located in Cowee's prestigious West Mills Historic District, directly across the road from Cowee Creek. This isn't just a home—it's a two-story legacy, originally serving as the C.N. West General Merchandise store on the lower level with a residence above. The timeless character & stories of its past are intact, but this property is needs work & requires a complete, dedicated restoration. Has some flat pasture land & many out buildings inc. a garage with storage above, & old barn, & cellar. Bring your contractors, your passion, & your vision to transform this diamond-in-the-rough into a commercial space, a historic residence, or a blend of both. With its unique pedigree & location, the potential for reward & preservation is immense. This is the ultimate restoration project for the right buyer. Secure your piece of WNC heritage. Reach out for historical documentation and showing details. Being sold As Is.
$1,018/mo
Est. mortgage payment based on a $153,000 home price.
All estimates are provided by Luxury Presence for informational purposes only. Actual amounts may vary.
Additional information
- MLS® ID
- 26042510
Interior Features
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Cooling
- Yes
- Heating
- Yes
- Basement
- Yes
Exterior Features
- Lot Size
- 1.1 Acres
Other Property Details
- Taxes
- $400
- Tax Frequency
- Annually
- Garage
- Yes
- Waterfront
- Yes
- 55+/Senior Community
- No
Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty of Franklin, Sheila Myers,
Listing Contact: 8285240100
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