71 W Palmer St, Franklin, NC 28734 Property Records

Macon County property record for 71 W Palmer St, Franklin, NC 28734

Property Summary

Property Type	Wholesale Outlet, Discount Store (Franchise)
Details	3 ba · 15,585 sqft · built 1963
Lot Size	1.46 acres (63,598 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on File
Last Sale	$975,000 (Jan 2022)
Tax Bill	$3,776 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`6584999421`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`6584999421`
Alternative APNs	`133428` `151516`

Interior

Stories	1 Story
Building Area	15,585 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area	10,080 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1963
Effective Year Built	Effective 1983
Exterior Material	Brick
Foundation Type	Slab (Mat/Raft)
Roof Type	Flat
Roof Material	Tar & Gravel
Lot Area	63,598 sqft (1.46 acres)
Driveway	Asphalt Driveway
Driveway Area	45,000 sqft

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	2,306 sqft
Patio Area	900 sqft
Canopy	300 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	151516
Street Address	71 W PALMER ST
City	FRANKLIN
State	NC
Zip	28734-3046
Property Category	Commercial
Property Type	Commercial > Retail > Wholesale Outlet, Discount Store (Franchise)
Local Zoning Code	FC2
Legal Description	ACE HARDWARE
Legal Subdivision	DOROTHY JONES LAND
Jurisdiction	MACON NC
Township / Civil Division	FRANKLIN
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1052
Census Tract	970302

Owner

71 W Palmer St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in January 2022.

Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026

Owner of Record	Company Name on File
Mailing Address	71 W PALMER ST, FRANKLIN, NC 28734-3046
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Company

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 14, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 14, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 7, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2022352
Deed Book / Page	41 / 265
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	MACON NC
Recording Date	Jan 14, 2022
Property Address	71 W PALMER ST, FRANKLIN, NC 28734-3046
Document Number	000O41/265
Book / Page	O-41 / 265
Map Reference	MB D-4 PG 148
Instrument Date	Jan 14, 2022
Instrument	2022000352
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,950.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	82 JOSHUA LN, FRANKLIN, NC 28734-4373

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	71 W PALMER ST, FRANKLIN, NC 28734-3046

Mortgage

Document Number	2022000353
Date	Jan 14, 2022
Instrument	2022000353

Lender

Name	FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 71 W Palmer St was $3,776.

Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	North Carolina
County	Macon County
Municipality	Franklin Town
Unified School District	Macon County Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$3,776.00	$1,075,420 Land $164,250 Building $911,170	$1,075,420 Land $164,250 Building $911,170
2025	$3,776.00
2023	$3,570.00	$1,043,910 Land $164,250 Building $879,660	$1,043,910 Land $164,250 Building $879,660

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 71 W Palmer St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 8, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	6 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	2 (2023)
Most Recent Claim	Mar 2023 · other causes

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 71 W Palmer St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood	0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	TOWN OF FRANKLIN serves 9,992 people · EPA ID NC0157010
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Jul 2025
Lead	3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	Lead public education Dec 2024 Lead service line inventory Oct 2024
Monitoring and Reporting	1 last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 182 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Vyve Broadband Fiber	1,000 / 1,000
Optimum Cable	940 / 35

May also be available: Verizon.

Nearby Properties on W Palmer St

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures