Rare opportunity to own a beautifully maintained, move-in ready cottage in the highly sought-after Cowee area of Franklin, offering 2.4± acres of gently rolling usable land, mountain views, pastoral scenery, and the flexibility today’s buyers are searching for. Ideal for gardening, outdoor recreation, homesteading, or mini-farm potential, this property offers a unique blend of privacy, functionality, and easy mountain living.
The spacious screened-in porch creates the perfect place to relax and take in the peaceful surroundings, while the home’s open-concept upper level provides comfortable everyday living with natural flow for gathering and entertaining. Two private lower-level bedrooms offer a practical layout for guests, full-time living, or a mountain retreat setup.
A valuable added feature, the property includes RV hookup, creating extra flexibility for travel, visitors, or additional utility options rarely found in this price range. Located just minutes from downtown Franklin, shopping, dining, and outdoor recreation, this home offers the increasingly hard-to-find combination of usable acreage, convenient access, and peaceful country setting.
Whether you are searching for a full-time residence, weekend escape, or investment opportunity, this Cowee property stands out for its land, versatility, and lifestyle appeal. * Seller offered Home Warranty*
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Price cut: $10.1K (7/10)
$284,900
1169 Rickman Creek Rd, Franklin, NC 28734
2beds
1,152sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$1,687/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1984
2.4 Acres Lot
$275,700 Zestimate®
$247/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Mountain viewsPeaceful country settingUsable acreageSpacious screened-in porchTwo private lower-level bedroomsPastoral sceneryRv hookup
- 192 days |
- 623 |
- 35 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Colleen Hannah channah@cbawest.com,
Coldwell Banker Advantage
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4340443
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric, Propane
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Doors: Insulated Door(s)
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Finished
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 576
- Total interior livable area: 1,152 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 576
- Finished area below ground: 576
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Screened
Lot
- Size: 2.4 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 6588559589
- Zoning: None
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1984
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Franklin
- Elevation: 1500 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $247/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $255,980
- Annual tax amount: $1,011
- Date on market: 2/3/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 192 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
$275,700
$262,000 - $289,000
$1,236/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/10/2026 | Price change | $284,900-3.4%$247/sqft |
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| 7/1/2026 | Price change | $295,000-1.3%$256/sqft |
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| 6/5/2026 | Price change | $299,000-2%$260/sqft |
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| 5/1/2026 | Price change | $305,000-1.3%$265/sqft |
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| 4/6/2026 | Price change | $309,000-1.9%$268/sqft |
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| 3/6/2026 | Price change | $315,000-1.3%$273/sqft |
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| 2/12/2026 | Price change | $319,000-0.3%$277/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26045303 Report a problem | ||
| 2/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $319,900+23%$278/sqft |
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| 5/27/2022 | Sold | $260,000+4%$226/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3845133 Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/2022 | Contingent | $250,000$217/sqft |
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| 4/1/2022 | Listed for sale | $250,000+86.6%$217/sqft |
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| 8/29/2019 | Sold | $134,000-4.2%$116/sqft |
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| 7/22/2019 | Pending sale | $139,900$121/sqft |
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| 7/1/2019 | Price change | $139,900-6.7%$121/sqft |
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| 5/5/2019 | Listed for sale | $149,900-6.3%$130/sqft |
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| 11/8/2018 | Listing removed | $159,900$139/sqft |
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| 9/6/2018 | Price change | $159,900-3%$139/sqft |
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| 6/25/2018 | Listed for sale | $164,900$143/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,011 | $255,980 |
| 2024 | $1,011 +1.2% | $255,980 |
| 2023 | $999 +84.8% | $255,980 +204.3% |
| 2022 | $541 | $84,130 |
| 2021 | $541 +4.1% | $84,130 |
| 2020 | $519 +2.6% | $84,130 |
| 2019 | $506 -3.5% | $84,130 -10.1% |
| 2018 | $525 | $93,580 |
| 2017 | -- | $93,580 |
| 2016 | -- | $93,580 |
| 2015 | -- | $93,580 -11.3% |
| 2014 | -- | $105,490 |
| 2013 | -- | $105,490 |
| 2012 | -- | $105,490 |
| 2011 | -- | $105,490 |
| 2010 | -- | $105,490 |
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Neighborhood: 28734
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Iotla ElementaryGrades: PK-4Distance: 3.6 mi
- 6/10Macon Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 8.5 mi
- 5/10Franklin HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 7.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Iotla Valley
- Middle: Macon
- High: Franklin
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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