Set on a scenic ridge at approximately 4,300 feet, this distinctive timber-frame mountain home offers buyers what they come to Western Carolina for: spectacular long-range mountain views, architectural character, privacy, and an inviting setting of forest and wildlife. The two-acre property includes the house lot and an adjoining vacant lot. This fully furnished home features three bedrooms and two and a half baths, complemented by the open, flowing floor plan that makes timber-frame construction so appealing. The floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace and exposed structural timbers bring natural beauty, visual warmth, and architectural interest to the interior, while the open design creates comfortable spaces for everyday living and entertaining. Timber-frame construction is also recognized for its energy-efficient design. The home's elevated ridge-top location is the property's centerpiece. Stunning long-range mountain vistas stretch across both the north and south horizons, creating an ever-changing backdrop of dramatic sunsets, passing clouds, and the seasonal colors of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This property offers more than a beautiful home. Its warm timber-frame architecture, open floor plan, exceptional elevation, two lots, and magnificent long-range mountain views make 1270 Buck Top Road an ideal full-time residence or mountain retreat between Franklin and Highlands.
Single-familyProperty Type
1998Year Built
1.99 acresLot Size
2 car garageParking
Listed by Craig Berry (MLS Only)• Highlands Sotheby's International Realty (Mls)
Set on a scenic ridge at approximately 4,300 feet, this distinctive timber-frame mountain home offers buyers what they come to Western Carolina for: spectacular long-range mountain views, architectural character, privacy, and an inviting setting of forest and wildlife. The two-acre property includes the house lot and an adjoining vacant lot. This fully furnished home features three bedrooms and two and a half baths, complemented by the open, flowing floor plan that makes timber-frame construction so appealing. The floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace and exposed structural timbers bring natural beauty, visual warmth, and architectural interest to the interior, while the open design creates comfortable spaces for everyday living and entertaining. Timber-frame construction is also recognized for its energy-efficient design. The home’s elevated ridge-top location is the property’s centerpiece. Stunning long-range mountain vistas stretch across both the north and south horizons, creating an ever-changing backdrop of dramatic sunsets, passing clouds, and the seasonal colors of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This property offers more than a beautiful home. Its warm timber-frame architecture, open floor plan, exceptional elevation, two lots, and magnificent long-range mountain views make 1270 Buck Top Road an ideal full-time residence or mountain retreat between Franklin and Highlands.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,791
$61,000 + $464,320
$525,320
2024
$1,791 (+0.7%)
$61,000 + $464,320
$525,320
2023
$1,778 (+1.2%)
$61,000 + $464,220
$525,220
2022
$1,757 (+3.3%)
$50,000 + $299,430
$349,430
2021
$1,700 (+5.5%)
$50,000 + $299,430
$349,430
2020
$1,612 (+0.8%)
$50,000 + $299,430
$349,430
2019
$1,599 (+13.1%)
$50,000 + $299,430
$349,430
2018
$1,413
$33,000 + $294,390
$327,390
2017
$1,413
$33,000 + $294,390
$327,390
2016
$1,413 (+1.7%)
$33,000 + $294,390
$327,390
2015
$1,390 (+19.3%)
$33,000 + $294,390
$327,390
2014
$1,165
$27,000 + $313,680
$340,680
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,987
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,987
Year built
1998
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
7533573375
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 27, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
4 days above 89° expected this year, 11 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Franklin, NC • 28734
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
June and 4.5 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.6 hrs
4.5 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 1270 Buck Top Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $865,000 and $2,400,000.
Nearby comparable homes
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