Welcome to this charming & inviting 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage offering exceptional rental potential & a strong, established booking history! With steady reservations, this property presents a fantastic opportunity for both investors & second-home buyers alike. Nestled just off the main road, the home offers a peaceful setting with convenient access via paved state-maintained roads, followed by a short gravel driveway. An attached one-car carport & ample parking add to the home's practicality. Step inside to find warm wood floors throughout, a spacious & comfortable living area, & an adjoining kitchen complete with both a dining nook & bar seating. Main-level living convenience with laundry conveniently tucked away in a closet. Both bedrooms are located down the hall & share a generously sized bathroom. Outdoor living truly shines here, with expansive deck space & a cozy screened-in porch—ideal for relaxing mornings or winding down in the evenings. Approx 10 minutes from Downtown Franklin & 30 minutes from Downtown Highlands, this delightful cottage blends comfort, charm, & impressive income potential in a sought-after location!
For sale
$279,900
1041 Bethel Church Rd, Franklin, NC 28734
2beds
--sqft
Residential
Built in 1960
1 Acres Lot
$271,600 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Attached one-car carportAdjoining kitchenPeaceful settingWarm wood floors throughoutExpansive deck spaceCozy screened-in porchAmple parking
- 22 days |
- 749 |
- 67 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Katelyn Vanderwoude,
Re/Max Elite Realty
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS,MLS#: 26047442
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 147.86
- Dimensions: 13.64 x 10.84
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Area: 121.93
- Dimensions: 12.23 x 9.97
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 90.08
- Dimensions: 11.36 x 7.93
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 75
- Dimensions: 9.47 x 7.92
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 322.71
- Dimensions: 21.4 x 15.08
Heating
- Space Heater/Stove
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: First Level
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Country Kitchen, Main Level Living, Primary on Main Level, Open Floorplan, Pantry
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Doors: Doors-Insulated
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Access Only
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Insert
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Living area range: 801-1000 Square Feet
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Carport-Single Attached
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
Lot
- Size: 1 Acres
- Features: Open Lot, Private, Rolling, Unrestricted, Wooded
- Residential vegetation: Partially Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 7505607707
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Residential
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Metal,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well, Shared Well
- Utilities for property: Cell Service Available
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Franklin
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $425,030
- Annual tax amount: $610
- Date on market: 6/3/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved, Gravel
Estimated market value
$271,600
$258,000 - $285,000
$1,137/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $279,900-3.4% |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26047442 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2026 | Listing removed | $289,900 |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26042881 Report a problem | ||
| 12/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $289,900+7.4% |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26042881 Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2020 | Listing removed | $269,900 |
Source: RE/MAX Elite Realty #26014161 Report a problem | ||
| 11/12/2019 | Listed for sale | $269,900+145.4% |
Source: RE/MAX Elite Realty #26014161 Report a problem | ||
| 5/7/2004 | Sold | $110,000 |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,472 | $425,030 |
| 2024 | $1,472 +0.8% | $425,030 -0.1% |
| 2023 | $1,461 +11.5% | $425,330 +67.1% |
| 2022 | $1,310 +3.3% | $254,560 |
| 2021 | $1,268 +5.4% | $254,560 |
| 2020 | $1,204 +1.1% | $254,560 |
| 2019 | $1,191 | $254,560 -4.9% |
| 2018 | $1,191 +1.5% | $267,750 |
| 2017 | $1,173 | $267,750 |
| 2016 | $1,173 | $267,750 |
| 2015 | $1,173 +2% | $267,750 -9.9% |
| 2014 | $1,150 | $297,050 |
| 2013 | $1,150 | $297,050 |
| 2012 | -- | $297,050 |
| 2011 | -- | $297,050 |
| 2010 | -- | $297,050 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28734
Getting around
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GreatSchools rating
- 7/10East Franklin ElementaryGrades: K-4Distance: 2.4 mi
- 6/10Macon Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.3 mi
- 5/10Franklin HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 3 mi
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- North Carolina
- Macon County
- Franklin
- 28734
- 1041 Bethel Church Rd
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