127 Franklin Rd

1,211,403 / 27.81
Lot Size / Acres

Description

Unrestricted Land Buncombe County NC. This is your chance to claim a rare piece of Western North Carolina 27.81 acres of private riverfront and your own forested mountainside. Nestled in the heart of Swannanoa, this property includes a house perfect for launching your mountain lifestyle. Fish from your own banks, hike your own trails, and watch the sunrise from your own peak. Swannanoa is seeing new life, with growth and energy returning. House has 2 bedrooms and a flex room with a 2 Bed septic permit.Unrestricted Land Buncombe County NC. This is your chance to claim a rare piece of Western North Carolina 27.81 acres of private riverfront and your own forested mountainside. Nestled in the heart of Swannanoa, this property includes a house perfect for launching your mountain lifestyle. Fish from your own banks, hike your own trails, and watch the sunrise from your own peak. Swannanoa is seeing new life, with growth and energy returning. House has 2 bedrooms and a flex room with a 2 Bed septic permit.
  1. Listed by Dwain Ammons • Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks, Lake Lure
    P: (828)-436-5120 dwain.ammons@allentate.com

Property Details for 127 Franklin Road

Waterfront Features
None
View
Long Range, Mountain(s), Water, Winter, Year Round
Community Features
Pond
Subdivision Name
None
LISTING UPDATED: 05/02/2026 11:20 AM

Property Details for 127 Franklin Road

StatusClosed
MLS #4299759
Days on Market200
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeLand
MLS TypeLand / Acreage
Year Built-
Lot Size27.81 AC
CountyBuncombe County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks, Lake Lure

Sold By Looking Glass Realty AVL LLC

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Building Information for 127 Franklin Road

Lot Size27.81 AC

Payment Calculator

$3,068 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,770

Property Taxes

$298

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 127 Franklin Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water Body Name: Swannanoa River
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road, Private Road
  • Longitude: -82.41444
  • Latitude: 35.60227
  • Directions: GPS to 127 Franklin Road, Swannanoa NC 28778
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • HOA Subject To Dues: No
  • HOA Fee2: $.00
  • HOA Annual Expense: $.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: $513,000.00
  • Parcel Number: 9689-41-8404-00000
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Charles D Owen
  • High School: Charles D Owen
  • Elementary School: WD Williams
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Elevation: 2000
  • Sq Ft Building Minimum: 0
  • Lot Features: Flood Fringe Area, Hilly, River Front, Rolling Slope, Sloped, Steep Slope, Wooded, Views
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Possible Use: Agricultural, Cattle, Commercial, Dairy, Development, Farm, Gardening, Horses, Multi-Family, Orchard, Pasture/Grazing, Poultry, Private Estate, Recreational, Residential, Subdevelopment, Timber, Tree Farm/Timber
  • Property Type: Land
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Photos Count: 41
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road, Private Maintained Road
  • Foundation Details Proposed: Basement,Crawl Space,Permanent,Pillar/Post/Pier,Slab
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Proposed Special Assessment: No
  • Restrictions: No Restrictions
  • Restrictions Description: No known restrictions.
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Other Structures: House-As Is
Interior Features
  • Habitable Residence YN: Yes
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Considered YN: No

Property History for 127 Franklin Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 1, 2026

Closed

CANOPY #4299759

$550,000—
Mar 25, 2026

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #4299759

—
Mar 25, 2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4299759

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/01/2026

Closed

CANOPY #4299759

$550,000
03/25/2026

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #4299759

—
03/25/2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4299759

—

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Public Records for 127 Franklin Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$3,574 ($298 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt1,796 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,796 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,211,839 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Dwelling (2-4)Year Built1928ZoningDEED DATE:07/CountyBUNCOMBEAPN9689-41-8404-00000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 127 Franklin Road

This home is within Buncombe County Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
W D Williams Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Charles D Owen Middle
Public6 to 8

Charles D Owen High
Public9 to 12

Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy
PublicK to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks, Lake Lure

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