Sold
Last Sold Price
1 bed
429 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.5 acresLot Size
1976Year Built

Description

Welcome to Vern's Cabin! This affordable 1BR/1BA home in town is move in ready! Currently a popular rental on VRBO, you can either leave it on the rental market or enjoy it as your own personal mountain retreat and experience all the magnificent amenities living in downtown Highlands offers. Master BR is large enough for a king size bed. Easy to maintain with all electric utilities and encapsulated crawl space. Located off the main road so that you still have plenty of privacy. What's not to love...Welcome to Vern's Cabin! This affordable 1BR/1BA home in town is move in ready! Currently a popular rental on VRBO, you can either leave it on the rental market or enjoy it as your own personal mountain retreat and experience all the magnificent amenities living in downtown Highlands offers. Master BR is large enough for a king size bed. Easy to maintain with all electric utilities and encapsulated crawl space. Located off the main road so that you still have plenty of privacy. What's not to love about this little treasure! Don't wait too long or it will be gone.
  • Listed by: Debra Rogers 828.200.0155 debrarogers@windstream.net Brokerage DRE #C6708 • COUNTRY CLUB PROPERTIES
Listing closed: 04/12/2024 12:00 AM • Source: Highlands-Cashiers BOR, MLS#: 103904

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Property Taxes

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Property Information for 429 Franklin Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,541 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Macon County
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Subdivision Name: Brookside Park
  • Has View: Yes
  • View: Trees/Woods
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1976
  • Lot Size: 0.50 AC / 21,780 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: West on Main St., pass the bridge to The Bascom and look for 429 on the Right.
  • Latitude: 35.058249
  • Longitude: -83.205857
  • MLS Area Major: Highlands In-Town
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 7540-12-77-79
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,541.38
  • Tax Lot: 3A-3B
  • Tax Year: 2023
Parking
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Gravel, Parking Lot
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Rolling Slope, Wooded, City Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5
  • Lot Size Area: 0.5
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 21780.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1976
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Block, Frame, Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels: One
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Stories: 1
Financial Information
  • Current Financing: Conventional
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Covered, Deck, Front Porch
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Exterior Entry, Full
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Electric
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Free Standing, Living Room
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), High Speed Internet
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
Room Information
Room 1
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Level: Main
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 2
  • Type: Living Room
  • Level: Main
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 3
  • Type: Master Bedroom
  • Level: Main
  • Area Units: Square Feet

Property History for 429 Franklin Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 12, 2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1530600662

$475,000—
Apr 12, 2024

Closed

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #103904

$475,000—
Apr 2, 2024

Under Contract-No Show

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #103904

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/12/2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1530600662

$475,000
04/12/2024

Closed

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #103904

$475,000
04/02/2024

Under Contract-No Show

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #103904

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Public Records for 429 Franklin Road

Taxable ValueLand$150,000Additions$226,480Total$376,480
Tax Record2025$1,553 ($129 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Baths1Total Finished SqFt640 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt640 SqFtStories1Lot Size21,780 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1976Year Renovated1986ZoningHR2CountyMACONAPN7540127779

Schools near 429 Franklin 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
Highlands 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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