291 Ellijay Road

Closed 11/4/22

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Last Sold Price

$335,000

3 beds2 baths

291 Ellijay Rd, Franklin, NC 28734

Single FamilyProperty Type

2.68 acresLot Size

1880Year Built

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Price Improvement from $344,900 to $330,000! Vintage 1880 Farmhouse that oozes charm inside and out. Beautiful gently rolling UNRESTRICTED 2.68 Acres with meandering Mountain Stream, Old Timey Barn, room for a Garden and Open Area for Yard Games. Enjoy Family and Friends on your Outdoor Living Space including a Relaxing Covered Porch, Gazebo and Expansive Wraparound Deck. Step into the Two Story Entry with Original Wood Floor & Wood Upper Wall & you'll immediately go back to a simpler time. Home...Price Improvement from $344,900 to $330,000! Vintage 1880 Farmhouse that oozes charm inside and out. Beautiful gently rolling UNRESTRICTED 2.68 Acres with meandering Mountain Stream, Old Timey Barn, room for a Garden and Open Area for Yard Games. Enjoy Family and Friends on your Outdoor Living Space including a Relaxing Covered Porch, Gazebo and Expansive Wraparound Deck. Step into the Two Story Entry with Original Wood Floor & Wood Upper Wall & you'll immediately go back to a simpler time. Home has been expanded over the years & now has 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, 2 Living Areas and Spacious Dining/Sun Room. Primary Suite has Full Bath, Walk In Shower, Washer/Dryer in Closet. Front Guest BR has Vaulted Ceiling, Bay Window & access to Guest Bath. Loft area is a great place for Reading/Doing Puzzles and Playing Games. Barn is 15' X 12' plus a Block Building to use as a Potting Shed. Mitsubishi Heat Pump and a Mini Split Unit new 2021 comfortably heats & cools this amazing home. Updated Kitchen w/Granite Counters, Big Work Island w/Breakfast Bar, Stainless Appliances. Guest Bath new 2021 w/Tub, Tile Surround, Vanity, Commode, Italian Tile Flooring. Owners have Frontier Internet. Only 4 miles to Franklin!

Listed by: Kathy Clifton 828.369.0000 kathy@freefranklinsearch.com Brokerage DRE #C23799 • Bald Head Realty

Listing closed: 11/04/2022 12:00 AM • Source: Highlands-Cashiers BOR, MLS#: 100787

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Property Information for 291 Ellijay Road

Property Details

Taxes: $522 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Macon County
Architectural Style: Bungalow, Farmhouse
Furnished: Unfurnished
Has View: Yes
View: Creek/Stream

Building Information

Stories: 1
Year Built: 1880
Lot Size: 2.68 AC / 116,740 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: From Franklin, Take Highlands Rd./Hwy. 64 East for 3.5 miles, turn left on Ellijay Road. Go 1/3 of a mile, turn right where #291 post is. Bear left up to the home.
Latitude: 35.161676

Longitude: -83.309201
MLS Area Major: Franklin

Taxes and HOA

Association: No
Parcel Number: 7514215862

Tax Annual Amount: $522.18
Tax Lot: 22
Tax Year: 2022

Parking

Carport: No
Covered Spaces: 2.0

Garage Spaces: 2.0
Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Gravel

Property

Lot Information

Lot Features: Level, Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 2.68

Lot Size Area: 2.68
Lot Size Square Feet: 116740.8
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: 1880

Building Features

Other Structures: Barn(s), Gazebo
Construction Materials: Wood Siding

Levels: One
Roof: Metal
Stories: 1

Financial Information

Current Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Shared Well

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Porch, Wrap Around

Interior Features

Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Basement: Crawl Space

Full Bathrooms: 2
Total Bathrooms: 2
Total Bedrooms: 3
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Ductless, Heat Pump
Has Cooling: Yes
Heating: Ductless, Heat Pump
Has Heating: Yes
Has Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Gas Log
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s), High Speed Internet

Room Information

Room 1

Type: Dining Room
Level: Main

Dimensions: 15.2X10
Length: 15.0
Width: 10.0
Area: 152.0
Area Units: Square Feet

Room 2

Type: Den
Level: Main

Dimensions: 17.3X15
Length: 17.0
Width: 15.0
Area: 259.0
Area Units: Square Feet

Room 3

Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Main

Dimensions: 10.6X9.3
Length: 10.0
Width: 9.0
Area: 98.0
Area Units: Square Feet

Room 4

Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main

Dimensions: 11.7X11.5
Length: 11.0
Width: 11.0
Area: 134.0
Area Units: Square Feet

Room 5

Type: Kitchen
Level: Main

Dimensions: 14.3X11.7
Length: 14.0
Width: 11.0
Area: 167.0
Area Units: Square Feet

Room 6

Type: Living Room
Level: Main

Dimensions: 15.9X13.6
Length: 15.0
Width: 13.0
Area: 216.0
Area Units: Square Feet

Room 7

Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main

Dimensions: 15.11X11
Length: 15.0
Width: 11.0
Area: 166.0
Area Units: Square Feet

Property History for 291 Ellijay Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Nov 4, 2022	Closed Highlands-Cashiers BOR #100787	$335,000	—
Oct 28, 2022	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1500859921	$335,000	—
Oct 6, 2022	Under Contract-Show Highlands-Cashiers BOR #100787		—
Oct 6, 2022	Under Contract-No Show Highlands-Cashiers BOR #100787		—
Sep 15, 2022	Listed (Active) Highlands-Cashiers BOR #100787	$349,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
11/04/2022	Closed Highlands-Cashiers BOR #100787	$335,000
10/28/2022	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1500859921	$335,000
10/06/2022	Under Contract-Show Highlands-Cashiers BOR #100787	—
10/06/2022	Under Contract-No Show Highlands-Cashiers BOR #100787	—
09/15/2022	Listed (Active) Highlands-Cashiers BOR #100787	$349,000

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

Public Records for 291 Ellijay Road

Taxable ValueLand$71,910Additions$270,780Total$342,690

Tax Record2025$1,210 ($101 / month)

Home Facts

Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,764 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,764 SqFtStories1Lot Size116,741 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyMACONAPN7514215862

Schools near 291 Ellijay Road

This home is within Macon County School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
7/10	East Franklin Elementary	Public - Serves this home	K to 4	4.0 mi
3/10	Mountain View Intermediate School	Public - Serves this home	5 to 6	3.0 mi
6/10	Macon Middle School	Public - Serves this home	7 to 8	2.8 mi
5/10	Franklin High	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	4.2 mi
7/10	Macon Early College High School	Public - Nearby school	9 to 13	4.0 mi
4/10	Macon Virtual Academy	Public - Nearby school	K to 12	5.3 mi


Rating	School	Distance
7/10	East Franklin Elementary PublicK to 4 Serves this home	4.0 mi
3/10	Mountain View Intermediate School Public5 to 6 Serves this home	3.0 mi
6/10	Macon Middle School Public7 to 8 Serves this home	2.8 mi
5/10	Franklin High Public9 to 12 Serves this home	4.2 mi
7/10	Macon Early College High School Public9 to 13 Nearby school	4.0 mi
4/10	Macon Virtual Academy PublicK to 12 Nearby school	5.3 mi

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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