129 Franklin Rd

Swannanoa, NC 28778

$600,000
Price
3
Beds
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Description

Motivated Seller! 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 to its roots. Be part of the resurgence while holding one of the most unique...Motivated Seller! 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 to its roots. Be part of the resurgence while holding one of the most unique parcels in the valley. Seclusion, views, water, elevation—it’s all here. Whether you're looking for a private retreat, future homestead, development or investment in one of the region’s most promising up-and-coming areas, this property checks every box. Don’t miss your shot at mountain living with space to dream big. The heat pump is disconnected so no heat nor air conditioning to validate the HLA Sq Footage.
  1. Listed by Dwain Ammons • Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks, Lake Lure • dwain.ammons@allentate.com

Property Details for 129 Franklin Road

Architectural Style
Contemporary
Waterfront Features
None
View
Long Range, Mountain(s), Winter
Parking Features
Parking Space(s)
Community Features
None
Subdivision Name
None
LISTING UPDATED: 10/27/2025 12:06 PM

Property Details for 129 Franklin Road

StatusActive
MLS #4283769
Days on Market156
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2007
Lot Size27.81 AC / 1,211,403 SF
CountyBuncombe County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks, Lake Lure
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Building Information for 129 Franklin Road

Stories-Year Built2007Building Size-Lot Size27.81 AC / 1,211,403 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,965 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,965

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 129 Franklin Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water Body Name: Swannanoa River
  • Longitude: -82.41438
  • Latitude: 35.6022
  • Directions: GPS to 129 Franklin Rd, Swannanoa NC.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • HOA Subject To Dues: No
  • Tax Assessed Value: $.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
  • Garage YN: No
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Elevation: 2000
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 0
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 993
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 1536
  • Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 543
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 0.0
  • Lot Features: Hilly, Level, Private, River Front, Rolling Slope, Sloped, Steep Slope, Wooded, Views
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type Additional: None
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 47
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road, Private Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Plat Reference Section Pages: 0229/0124
  • Proposed Special Assessment: No
  • Restrictions: N/A
  • Restrictions Description: Highest elevation on Franklin Rd parcel may be subject to NC Ridge Law. Buyer & Buyers agent need to investigate if building on highest point.
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Block, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Covered, Front Porch, Screened
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Roof: Metal
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Other Structures: None
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven
  • Levels: Two
  • Cooling: N/A
  • Heating: None
  • Interior Features: None
  • Laundry Features: None
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Basement YN: No
  • Basement Features: Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Walk-Out Access
  • Bedroom Main: 0
  • Bedroom Upper: 3
  • Full Bath Main: 0
  • Full Bath Upper: 1
  • Half Bath Main: 0
  • Half Bath Upper: 0
  • Second Living Quarters: None
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 8.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 2
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 3
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 4
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 5
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 6
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 7
  • Room Types: Basement
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 8
  • Room Types: Utility Room
  • Room Level: Basement
Rental
Rent Information
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)

Property History for 129 Franklin Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 27, 2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4283769

$600,000—
Aug 8, 2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4283769

$650,000—
Aug 6, 2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4283769

$725,000—
Jul 21, 2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4283769

$825,000—
Jun 30, 2014

Closed

CANOPY #562469

$77,000—
May 21, 2014

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #562469

—
May 21, 2014

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #562469

$77,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/27/2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4283769

$600,000
08/08/2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4283769

$650,000
08/06/2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4283769

$725,000
07/21/2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4283769

$825,000
06/30/2014

Closed

CANOPY #562469

$77,000
05/21/2014

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #562469

—
05/21/2014

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #562469

$77,000

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Schools near 129 Franklin Road

This home is within Buncombe County Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
W D Williams Elementary
Public - PK to 5
Charles D Owen Middle
Public - 6 to 8
Charles D Owen High
Public - 9 to 12
Community High School
Public - 9 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

Community High School
Public9 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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More information about 129 Franklin Road, Swannanoa, NC 28778

129 Franklin Road is a single family home for sale in Swannanoa, NC 28778. This property was listed for sale on July 21, 2025 by Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks, Lake Lure, it's currently listed at $600,000. It has been on the market for a total of 156 days and was last sold on June 30, 2014. This listing's school district is Buncombe County Schools. Nearby schools include W D Williams Elementary, Charles D Owen Middle and Charles D Owen High. 129 Franklin Road is a 3-bed, 1-bath, single family home built in 2007.

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Listing Courtesy of Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks, Lake Lure

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