1169 Rickman Creek Rd

1,152 Sq. Ft.
$273 / Sq. Ft.
1,152
Sq. Ft.
$273
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Rare opportunity to own a beautifully maintained, move-in ready cottage in the highly sought-after Cowee area of Franklin, offering 2.4± acres of gently rolling usable land, mountain views, pastoral scenery, and the flexibility today’s buyers are searching for. Ideal for gardening, outdoor recreation, homesteading, or mini-farm potential, this property offers a unique blend of privacy, functionality, and easy mountain living. The spacious screened-in porch creates the perfect place to relax and take...Rare opportunity to own a beautifully maintained, move-in ready cottage in the highly sought-after Cowee area of Franklin, offering 2.4± acres of gently rolling usable land, mountain views, pastoral scenery, and the flexibility today’s buyers are searching for. Ideal for gardening, outdoor recreation, homesteading, or mini-farm potential, this property offers a unique blend of privacy, functionality, and easy mountain living. The spacious screened-in porch creates the perfect place to relax and take in the peaceful surroundings, while the home’s open-concept upper level provides comfortable everyday living with natural flow for gathering and entertaining. Two private lower-level bedrooms offer a practical layout for guests, full-time living, or a mountain retreat setup. A valuable added feature, the property includes RV hookup, creating extra flexibility for travel, visitors, or additional utility options rarely found in this price range. Located just minutes from downtown Franklin, shopping, dining, and outdoor recreation, this home offers the increasingly hard-to-find combination of usable acreage, convenient access, and peaceful country setting. Whether you are searching for a full-time residence, weekend escape, or investment opportunity, this Cowee property stands out for its land, versatility, and lifestyle appeal.
  1. Listed by Colleen Hannah • Coldwell Banker Advantage • channah@cbawest.com

Property Details for 1169 Rickman Creek Road

Architectural Style
Traditional
Parking Features
Driveway
Subdivision Name
None
LISTING UPDATED: 03/23/2026 03:11 PM

Property Details for 1169 Rickman Creek Road

StatusActive
MLS #4340443
Days on Market48
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1984
Lot Size2.40 AC / 104,544 SF
CountyMacon County

Location

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Building Information for 1169 Rickman Creek Road

Stories-Year Built1984Building Size-Lot Size2.40 AC / 104,544 SF

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$1,529 per month

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Property Information for 1169 Rickman Creek Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -83.40434
  • Latitude: 35.278896
  • Directions: NC-28, turn right onto Cowee Creek Rd. Then take a slight left onto Snow Hill Dr and follow for about a mile until you take a left onto Rickman Creek Rd. GPS is accurate.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $255,980.00
  • Parcel Number: 6588559589
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Macon
  • High School: Franklin
  • Elementary School: Iotla Valley
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage YN: No
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Elevation: 1500
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 576.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 576.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 576
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 1152.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 43
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Screened
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Roof: Metal
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Levels: One
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Propane
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Door Features: Insulated Door(s)
  • Window Features: Insulated Window(s)
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Finished
  • Bedroom Basement: 2
  • Bedroom Main: 0
  • Full Bath Basement: 1
  • Full Bath Main: 1
  • Half Bath Main: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 1.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main

Property History for 1169 Rickman Creek Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 6, 2026

Price Change

CANOPY #4340443

$315,000
Feb 3, 2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4340443

$319,900
May 27, 2022

Closed

CANOPY #3845133

$260,000
May 24, 2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1490831514

$260,000

+27.3% / yr

Apr 4, 2022

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3845133

Apr 4, 2022

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #3845133

Apr 1, 2022

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3845133

$250,000
Aug 24, 2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1323292774

$134,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/06/2026

Price Change

CANOPY #4340443

$315,000
02/03/2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4340443

$319,900
05/27/2022

Closed

CANOPY #3845133

$260,000
05/24/2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1490831514

$260,000

+27.3% / yr

04/04/2022

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3845133

04/04/2022

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #3845133

04/01/2022

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3845133

$250,000
08/24/2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1323292774

$134,000

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Public Records for 1169 Rickman Creek Road

Taxable ValueLand$66,160Additions$185,820Total$251,980
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt576 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt576 SqFtStories1Lot Size104,544 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1984ZoningRCountyMACONAPN6588559589

Schools near 1169 Rickman Creek Road

This home is within Macon County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 5 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Iotla Elementary
PublicPK to 4

Mountain View Intermediate School
Public5 to 6

Macon Middle School
Public7 to 8

Franklin High
Public9 to 12

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1169 Rickman Creek Road is a single family home for sale in Franklin, NC 28734. This property was listed for sale on February 3, 2026 by Coldwell Banker Advantage, it's currently listed at $315,000. It has been on the market for a total of 48 days and was last sold on May 27, 2022. This listing's school district is Macon County School District. Nearby schools include Iotla Elementary, Mountain View Intermediate School and Macon Middle School. 1169 Rickman Creek Road is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,152 sqft single family home built in 1984.

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