131 Watauga Road

Closed 9/23/21
Closed 9/23/21
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$350,000
3 beds
131 Watauga Rd, Franklin, NC 28734
Single FamilyProperty Type
40 acresLot Size
1924Year Built

Description

Auction, online only Creekfront! Appox 180 ft. Completely Renovated farmhouse on 40 +/- UNRESTRICTED acres with open meadows and large mature trees. Property sells at or above minimum opening bid of $290,000. Bidding begins on July 22nd and ends at noon on July 29th (Soft Close) 40 +/- acres with open meadows and large mature trees. 3.9 miles from downtown Franklin. Right off of 441N. Minutes to Cherokee and Dillsboro/Sylva. 3/1 Charming historic farmhouse. Move in ready. Completely remodeled in...Auction, online only Creekfront! Appox 180 ft. Completely Renovated farmhouse on 40 +/- UNRESTRICTED acres with open meadows and large mature trees. Property sells at or above minimum opening bid of $290,000. Bidding begins on July 22nd and ends at noon on July 29th (Soft Close) 40 +/- acres with open meadows and large mature trees. 3.9 miles from downtown Franklin. Right off of 441N. Minutes to Cherokee and Dillsboro/Sylva. 3/1 Charming historic farmhouse. Move in ready. Completely remodeled in 2019. Long range views from multiple additional building sites. Built in old farm roads leading to the top of the property. Large barn perfect for cars, workshop or animals. Small farm shed next to home. Commercial potential. Could be used for campground, tiny home development, or multiple homesites. This auction is subject to a 10% buyers premium. Owner reserves the right to accept an offer prior to auction. Preview Property Saturday, July 17th 10:00 to 1:00 pm & Sunday, July 25th 11:00 - 2:00 pm. or by appointment anytime. CALL for URL of auction bidding platform. -ncal# 8704. .
  • Listed by: Martin Kimsey 828.349.4600 Remax@Morrisbb.Net • RE/MAX ELITE REALTY
Listing closed: 09/23/2021 12:00 AM • Source: Highlands-Cashiers BOR, MLS#: 96901

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 131 Watauga Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,124 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Macon County
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Farmhouse, Traditional
  • Furnished: Partially
  • Has View: Yes
  • View: Mountain(s)
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Lot Size: 40.00 AC / 1,742,400 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Take 441 N to right on Watauga Rd. First home on right. Look for L/A sign.
  • Latitude: 35.227537
  • Longitude: -83.347632
  • MLS Area Major: Franklin
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 7506260176
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,123.96
  • Tax Lot: 131
  • Tax Year: 2021
Parking
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Gravel
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Pasture, Subdivided, Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 40.0
  • Lot Size Area: 40.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 1742400.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1924
Building Features
  • Other Structures: Barn(s), Shed(s), Workshop
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Roof: Metal
Farm Information
  • Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
Financial Information
  • Current Financing: Conventional
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Private, Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Porch
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Electric Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Room Information
Room 1
  • Type: Master Bedroom
  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 9.6X12
  • Length: 9.0
  • Width: 12.0
  • Area: 115.0
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 2
  • Type: Loft
  • Level: Upper
  • Dimensions: 5X11 loft
  • Length: 5.0
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 3
  • Type: Bedroom 2
  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 10X11
  • Length: 10.0
  • Width: 11.0
  • Area: 110.0
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 4
  • Type: Dining Room
  • Level: Main
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 5
  • Type: Bedroom 3
  • Level: Upper
  • Dimensions: 10X10
  • Length: 10.0
  • Width: 10.0
  • Area: 100.0
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 6
  • Type: Living Room
  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 14X16
  • Length: 14.0
  • Width: 16.0
  • Area: 224.0
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 7
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 26X9.7
  • Length: 26.0
  • Width: 9.0
  • Area: 252.0
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 8
  • Type: Family Room
  • Level: Main
  • Area Units: Square Feet

Property History for 131 Watauga Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 23, 2021

Closed

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #96901

$350,000—
Sep 2, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1472745632

$350,000—
Jul 29, 2021

Under Contract-Show

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #96901

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/23/2021

Closed

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #96901

$350,000
09/02/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1472745632

$350,000
07/29/2021

Under Contract-Show

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #96901

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For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 131 Watauga Road

Taxable ValueLand$265,200Additions$111,780Total$376,980
Tax Record2025$1,402 ($117 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,146 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,146 SqFtStories1Lot Size1,916,640 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1924Year Renovated1954ZoningRCountyMACONAPN7506260176

Schools near 131 Watauga Road

This home is within Macon County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Iotla Elementary
Public - PK to 4
Mountain View Intermediate School
Public - 5 to 6
Macon Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Franklin High
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

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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