Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds
945 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.24 acresLot Size
1960Year Built

Description

Location Location Location! This Lakefront home has 180 degree view of Mirror Lake close to the dam and walk to town! Main level has Living room with lots of windows and wood burning stone fireplace. Large galley kitchen and family room with windows on two sides. Outside deck. There are 2 bedrooms with 2 baths on main and downstairs with 1 bedroom and 1 bath. Walk out to the lake! Priced for a quick sale due to Probate Court requirements. Home needs some TLC but has been used frequently as a rental.Location Location Location! This Lakefront home has 180 degree view of Mirror Lake close to the dam and walk to town! Main level has Living room with lots of windows and wood burning stone fireplace. Large galley kitchen and family room with windows on two sides. Outside deck. There are 2 bedrooms with 2 baths on main and downstairs with 1 bedroom and 1 bath. Walk out to the lake! Priced for a quick sale due to Probate Court requirements. Home needs some TLC but has been used frequently as a rental.
  • Listed by: Holly Falls 828.482.0986 info@landmarkrg.com Brokerage DRE #C13766 • LANDMARK REALTY GROUP, LLC - BG
Listing closed: 03/29/2021 12:00 AM • Source: Highlands-Cashiers BOR, MLS#: 95463

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 945 Franklin Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,956 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Macon County
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Subdivision Name: Dobson Ridge
  • Has View: Yes
  • View: Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Lot Size: 0.24 AC / 10,454 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Highlands-Main Street take Franklin Road, First driveway after you pass Cullasaja Drive on Right. Look for sign.
  • Latitude: 35.062559
  • Longitude: -83.211285
  • MLS Area Major: Highlands
  • Water Body Name: Mirror Lake
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 7540042402
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,955.80
  • Tax Lot: 8
  • Tax Year: 2020
Parking
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Paved
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: City Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Lot Size Area: 0.24
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 10454.4
  • 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: 1960
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Roof: Shingle
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: Lake
  • Exterior Features: Dock
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Porch
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Refrigerator
  • Basement: Exterior Entry, Finished, Bath/Stubbed, Walk-Out Access
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Stone, Wood Burning
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
  • Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen, High Speed Internet
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Room Information
Room 1
  • Type: Bedroom 2
  • Level: Main
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 2
  • Type: Dining Room
  • Level: Main
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 3
  • Type: Bedroom 3
  • Level: Lower
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 4
  • Type: Living Room
  • Level: Main
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 5
  • Type: Family Room
  • Level: Main
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 6
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Level: Main
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 7
  • Type: Master Bedroom
  • Level: Main
  • Area Units: Square Feet

Property History for 945 Franklin Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 29, 2021

Closed

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #95463

$501,000—
Mar 22, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1456908818

$501,000

+1.2% / yr

Feb 15, 2021

Under Contract-No Show

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #95463

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/29/2021

Closed

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #95463

$501,000
03/22/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1456908818

$501,000

+1.2% / yr

02/15/2021

Under Contract-No Show

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #95463

—

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Public Records for 945 Franklin Road

Taxable ValueLand$215,040Additions$355,210Total$570,250
Tax Record2025$2,351 ($196 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,002 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,334 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt668 SqFtStories1Lot Size10,454 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1960Year Renovated1980ZoningHR2CountyMACONAPN7540042402

Schools near 945 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 945 Franklin Road, Highlands, NC 28741
$501,000
3
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10,454
$50,000
4
2
1,344
41,818
–
4
2.5
1,212
34,412
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3
2
1,775
100,188
$599,000
2
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43,124
$250,000
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53,143

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