491 Highway 56

Louisburg, NC 27549

$320,000
Price
3
Beds
1,680 Sq. Ft.
$190 / Sq. Ft.
1,680
Sq. Ft.
$190
per Sq. Ft.
Front

Description

Situated on a spacious 1.5-acre lot, this property offers the perfect blend of open outdoor space and city convenience. Whether you're looking to entertain, garden, or simply enjoy a bit of extra room, the expansive grounds provide endless possibilities. The home is equipped with a robust septic system featuring three tanks—two currently servicing the main residence, with two additional tanks available for future expansion or development. Connected to city water, the property also includes a fully...Situated on a spacious 1.5-acre lot, this property offers the perfect blend of open outdoor space and city convenience. Whether you're looking to entertain, garden, or simply enjoy a bit of extra room, the expansive grounds provide endless possibilities. The home is equipped with a robust septic system featuring three tanks—two currently servicing the main residence, with two additional tanks available for future expansion or development. Connected to city water, the property also includes a fully functional well, offering added versatility and a reliable secondary water source. Located just minutes from shopping, dining, and other essential amenities, this property combines rural charm with urban accessibility. School district assignments are subject to change

Property Details for 491 Highway 56

Subdivision Name
Not In Subdivision
Waterfront
No
Zoning
A RAgric. - Res. Dist.
LISTING UPDATED: 12/05/2025 04:13 PM

Property Details for 491 Highway 56

StatusActive
MLS #100516258
Days on Market173
Taxes$1,764 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1958
Lot Size1.50 AC / 65,340 SF
CountyFranklin County

Location

Listing Courtesy of KW Wilson (Keller Williams Realty)
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Building Information for 491 Highway 56

Stories1Year Built1958Building Size-Lot Size1.50 AC / 65,340 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,728 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,581

Property Taxes

$147

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 491 Highway 56

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Island Or Mainland: Mainland
  • In City Limits: Yes
  • Secondary Subdivision: N/A
  • Cobra Zone: No
  • Directions: From Raleigh: Take Hwy 401 toward Louisburg. Turn right onto Hwy 56. The house will be on the left, just beyond the lumber company. From Nashville, NC: Take Hwy 58 toward Louisburg. Make a left onto Hwy 56 and travel approximately 7 miles. The house will be on the right, just before the lumber company
  • Latitude: 36
  • Longitude: -78
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street, State Road
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Other Assessment Amount Frequency: N/A
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 018337
  • Tax Book Number: 0
  • Tax Legal Description: PIN# 2815-34-3660 PARCEL ID: 018337 Deed Book 1447 and page 652
  • Tax Map Number: 0
  • Tax Assessed Value: $274,570
  • Tax Year: 2024
School Information
  • Elementary School: Louisburg
  • High School: Louisburg
  • Middle Or Junior School: Terrell Lane
Parking
  • Detached Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Parking Total: 0.0
  • Parking Features: Gravel
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1680.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.5
  • Lot Size Area: 1.5
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 65340.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 109x101x277x104x109x126x149
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 1680.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property and Assessments
  • Deed Book: 1447
  • Deed Page: 652.0
  • Floor Plans Count: 0
  • New Construction: No
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow, At Closing
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Permitted Use: Public
Utilities
  • Utilities: Water Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Finish: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Construction Materials: Block, Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: None
  • Foundation Details: Permanent, Crawl Space
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Stories: 1
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Source: Computed
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.0
  • Heating System Fuel Source: Electric, Propane
  • Dining Room Type: Combination
  • Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Propane, Gas Pack, Electric
  • Interior Features: Master Downstairs, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Levels: One
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Living Room, Dining Area, Dining Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
  • Rooms Total: 8
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 2
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 5
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 6
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
Multi Family
Income & Expenses
  • Operating Expense: $.00
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Sold Exclusive: No

Property History for 491 Highway 56

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 22, 2025

Price Change

NCRMLS #100516258

$320,000—
Jun 27, 2025

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #100516258

$325,000—
Feb 28, 2025

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #10049737

—
Nov 4, 2024

Withdrawn

TRIANGLEMLS #10049737

—
Aug 29, 2024

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10049737

$319,900—
Aug 23, 2024

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #10026216

—
Apr 24, 2024

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10026216

$321,900—
Jan 23, 2024

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #2491870

—
Jul 27, 2023

Withdrawn

TRIANGLEMLS #2491870

—
Feb 22, 2023

Temporarily Off Market

TRIANGLEMLS #2491870

—
Jan 24, 2023

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2491870

$380,000—
Jan 24, 2023

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2491870

$380,000—
Jul 31, 2004

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #750769

$89,900—
Jul 31, 2004

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #750769

$89,900—
Jul 31, 2004

Sold

AMLS #750769

$89,900—
Jul 22, 2004

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #743060

—
Jul 22, 2004

Expired

AMLS #743060

$114,900—
Jul 7, 2004

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #750769

—
Jun 18, 2004

Listed (Active)

AMLS #750769

$89,900—
Jun 18, 2004

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #750769

$89,900—
Jun 18, 2004

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #750769

$89,900—
May 27, 2004

Withdrawn

TRIANGLEMLS #743060

—
May 4, 2004

Listed (Active)

AMLS #743060

$114,900—
May 4, 2004

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #743060

$114,900—
May 4, 2004

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #743060

$114,900—
Jan 28, 2004

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #702352

—
Jan 28, 2004

Expired

AMLS #702352

$129,900—
Jan 28, 2004

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #702352

—
Aug 1, 2003

Listed (Active)

AMLS #702352

$129,900—
Aug 1, 2003

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #702352

$129,900—
Aug 1, 2003

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #702352

$129,900—
Jul 28, 2003

Expired

AMLS #673642

$139,900—
Jul 28, 2003

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #673642

—
Jul 28, 2003

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #673642

—
Jan 28, 2003

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #673642

$139,900—
Jan 28, 2003

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #673642

$139,900—
Jan 28, 2003

Listed (Active)

AMLS #673642

$139,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/22/2025

Price Change

NCRMLS #100516258

$320,000
06/27/2025

Listed (Active)

NCRMLS #100516258

$325,000
02/28/2025

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #10049737

—
11/04/2024

Withdrawn

TRIANGLEMLS #10049737

—
08/29/2024

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10049737

$319,900
08/23/2024

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #10026216

—
04/24/2024

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #10026216

$321,900
01/23/2024

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #2491870

—
07/27/2023

Withdrawn

TRIANGLEMLS #2491870

—
02/22/2023

Temporarily Off Market

TRIANGLEMLS #2491870

—
01/24/2023

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2491870

$380,000
01/24/2023

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #2491870

$380,000
07/31/2004

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #750769

$89,900
07/31/2004

Sold

TRIANGLEMLS #750769

$89,900
07/31/2004

Sold

AMLS #750769

$89,900
07/22/2004

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #743060

—
07/22/2004

Expired

AMLS #743060

$114,900
07/07/2004

Pending

TRIANGLEMLS #750769

—
06/18/2004

Listed (Active)

AMLS #750769

$89,900
06/18/2004

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #750769

$89,900
06/18/2004

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #750769

$89,900
05/27/2004

Withdrawn

TRIANGLEMLS #743060

—
05/04/2004

Listed (Active)

AMLS #743060

$114,900
05/04/2004

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #743060

$114,900
05/04/2004

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #743060

$114,900
01/28/2004

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #702352

—
01/28/2004

Expired

AMLS #702352

$129,900
01/28/2004

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #702352

—
08/01/2003

Listed (Active)

AMLS #702352

$129,900
08/01/2003

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #702352

$129,900
08/01/2003

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #702352

$129,900
07/28/2003

Expired

AMLS #673642

$139,900
07/28/2003

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #673642

—
07/28/2003

Expired

TRIANGLEMLS #673642

—
01/28/2003

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #673642

$139,900
01/28/2003

Listed (Active)

TRIANGLEMLS #673642

$139,900
01/28/2003

Listed (Active)

AMLS #673642

$139,900

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

Public Records for 491 Highway 56

Taxable ValueLand$45,050Additions$229,520Total$274,570
Tax Record2025$1,764 ($147 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,680 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,680 SqFtStories1Lot Size65,340 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1958ZoningA RCountyFRANKLINAPN018337

Schools near 491 Highway 56

This home is within Franklin County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Edward Best Elementary
Public - PK to 5
Terrell Lane Middle
Public - 6 to 8
Louisburg High
Public - 9 to 12
Franklin County Early College High
Public - 9 to 13
Rating
School
Distance
Edward Best Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Terrell Lane Middle
Public6 to 8

Louisburg High
Public9 to 12

Franklin County Early College High
Public9 to 13

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 491 Highway 56, Louisburg, NC 27549

491 Highway 56 is a single family home for sale in Louisburg, NC 27549. This property was listed for sale on June 27, 2025 by KW Wilson (Keller Williams Realty), it's currently listed at $320,000. It has been on the market for a total of 173 days and was last sold on July 31, 2004. This listing's school district is Franklin County School District. Nearby schools include Edward Best Elementary, Terrell Lane Middle and Louisburg High. 491 Highway 56 is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,680 sqft single family home built in 1958.

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