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Last Sold Price
3 beds
546 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.11 acresLot Size
1920Year Built
1 carParking Spaces

Description

This older home been completely remodeled and updated. This home is all on one level and has hardwood floors throughout. The master bedroom has his and her baths and closets. The kitchen features a large island/eat-in bar and all new modern appliances. The kitchen looks into the living area with its stone, wood burning fireplace. Antique wooden/glass doors lead to the outside covered deck and the wood burning fireplace--an outstanding area to enjoy the cool summer evenings with your friends and family....This older home been completely remodeled and updated. This home is all on one level and has hardwood floors throughout. The master bedroom has his and her baths and closets. The kitchen features a large island/eat-in bar and all new modern appliances. The kitchen looks into the living area with its stone, wood burning fireplace. Antique wooden/glass doors lead to the outside covered deck and the wood burning fireplace--an outstanding area to enjoy the cool summer evenings with your friends and family. If you are looking for a cozy mountain cottage with wooden floors and wooden ceilings, you can make this into the perfect hideaway. The circular drive has plenty of parking area and the attached carport opens into the family room and kitchen. This home is a short walk to downtown Highlands with its many fine dining restaurants, community playhouses and the Bascom Gallery.
  • Listed by: Steve Castellaw 828.526.8300 cathy.garren@sothebysrealty.com Brokerage DRE #C12214 • Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT
  • Listed by: Andrea Gabbard 828.526.8300 andreagabbard@gmail.com Brokerage DRE #C12214 • Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT
Listing closed: 05/11/2021 12:00 AM • Source: Highlands-Cashiers BOR, MLS#: 91227

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$786,433

Avg days on market

157

Sale-to-list ratio

94.3%

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Location

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Property Information for 546 Franklin Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,126 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Macon County
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Has View: Yes
  • View: Trees/Woods
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Lot Size: 1.11 AC / 48,351 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Take Main Street past the post office on Franklin Road for approximately 1/4 of a mile and 546 is on your left--just before you get to the Carolina Smokehouse Bar-B-Q restaurant.
  • Latitude: 35.058093
  • Longitude: -83.207792
  • MLS Area Major: Highlands
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 7540121766
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,126.00
  • Tax Lot: 546
  • Tax Year: 2018
Parking
  • Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • Carport: Yes
  • Covered Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Carport, Gravel, Paved
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Rolling Slope
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.11
  • Lot Size Area: 1.11
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 48351.6
  • 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: 1920
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels: One
  • Roof: Metal
  • Stories: 1
Financial Information
  • Current Financing: Conventional
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Covered, Deck
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Built-In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Microwave, Range
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Dirt Floor, Exterior Entry, Unfinished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace Insert
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Insert, Living Room, Masonry, Outside, Stone
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s), High Speed Internet
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Room Information
Room 1
  • Type: Bedroom 3
  • Level: Main
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 2
  • Type: Bedroom 2
  • Level: Main
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 3
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Level: Main
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 4
  • Type: Family Room
  • Level: Main
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 5
  • Type: Master Bedroom
  • Level: Main
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 6
  • Type: Dining Room
  • Level: Main
  • Area Units: Square Feet

Property History for 546 Franklin Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 14, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1460882370

$690,000

+51.5% / yr

May 11, 2021

Closed

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #91227

$690,000—
Apr 25, 2021

Under Contract-No Show

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #91227

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/14/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1460882370

$690,000

+51.5% / yr

05/11/2021

Closed

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #91227

$690,000
04/25/2021

Under Contract-No Show

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #91227

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Public Records for 546 Franklin Road

Taxable ValueLand$244,760Additions$608,050Total$852,810
Tax Record2025$3,457 ($288 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt1,760 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,760 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt698 SqFtStories1Lot Size48,352 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920Year Renovated2000ZoningHR1CountyMACONAPN7540121766

Schools near 546 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

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 546 Franklin Road, Highlands, NC 28741
$690,000
3
–
48,351
$654,000
1
–
18,295
$408,000
3
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40,510
$285,000
3
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17,424
$140,000
3
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1,050
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