Sold
Last Sold Price
217,800 Lot Size5 Acres
1341 Water Gauge Rd, Franklin, NC 28734
LandProperty Type
5 acresLot Size

Description

Prime nantahala riverfront! 5 acres & 1000' frontage on the most pristine property on the private Upper Nantahala River. Build your dream home just steps from the best blue ribbon trout stream in NC. Surrounded by USFS land, gated community with private access to Nantahala Lake. Catch trophy trout, kayak, float and tube 4 miles of river and enjoy paddling & boating the lake. Hike local trails & nearby AT & Bartram. Nature at its best with plentiful wildlife and out of the heat at a cool 3000' . Catch...Prime nantahala riverfront! 5 acres & 1000' frontage on the most pristine property on the private Upper Nantahala River. Build your dream home just steps from the best blue ribbon trout stream in NC. Surrounded by USFS land, gated community with private access to Nantahala Lake. Catch trophy trout, kayak, float and tube 4 miles of river and enjoy paddling & boating the lake. Hike local trails & nearby AT & Bartram. Nature at its best with plentiful wildlife and out of the heat at a cool 3000' . Catch native trophy Bows, Browns, & Brooks. No other property like this in NC.
  • Listed by: Cynthia Sullivan 828.321.5516 cindy@oldtownbrokers.com Brokerage DRE #C19953 • Old Town Brokers
Listing closed: 08/10/2023 12:00 AM • Source: NCRMLS, MLS#: 98523477

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$395,821

Avg days on market

88

Sale-to-list ratio

140.2%

Franklin, NC

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Property Information for 1341 Water Gauge Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Land
  • County: Macon County
  • Subdivision Name: Rainbow Springs
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Zoning: Single Family
Building Information
  • Lot Size: 5.00 AC
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Franklin take Hwy. 64 West, turn left on Rainbow Springs Road. Go approx, 5 miles, turn left on Water Gauge Rd. Cross small creek and proceed to security gate. Listing Broker will provide access to gate. You do not have to ford the river to reach this property.
  • Latitude: 35
  • Longitude: -84
  • Road Frontage Type: Unpaved
  • Topography: Sloped, Wooded
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Amenities: Gated, Maintenance Roads
  • Association: Yes
  • Parcel Number: 6513629835
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Buildings On Property: None
  • Frontage Type: River
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.0
  • Lot Size Area: 5.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 217800.0
  • Lot Features: Lake Privileges
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Other Structures: None
Property and Assessments
  • Deed Book: R-40
  • Current Use: Single Family, Recreational, Residential
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow, At Closing
  • Property Type: Land
  • Permitted Use: Public
Utilities
  • Sewer Provider: None
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Propane
  • Water Source: None
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: None
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Source: MLS
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Sold Exclusive: No

Property History for 1341 Water Gauge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 31, 2023

Expired

NCRMLS #98523062

$350,000
Aug 10, 2023

Closed

NCRMLS #98523477

$385,000
Jun 27, 2023

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #98523477

$385,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/31/2023

Expired

NCRMLS #98523062

$350,000
08/10/2023

Closed

NCRMLS #98523477

$385,000
06/27/2023

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #98523477

$385,000

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

Public Records for 1341 Water Gauge Road

Taxable ValueLand$238,580Additions$731,820Total$970,400
Tax Record2025$2,384 ($199 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4Total Finished SqFt2,592 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,592 SqFtStories1Lot Size389,426 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyMACONAPN6513626899

Schools near 1341 Water Gauge Road

This home is within Macon County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 12
Public - 5 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Nantahala School
PublicK to 12

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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This home: 1341 Water Gauge Road, Franklin, NC 28734
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217,800
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