YOUR COZY MOUNTAIN ESCAPE AWAITS! Welcome to Lazy Bear Lodge! Tucked away in a peaceful wooded setting, this charming cabin offers the perfect blend of privacy, comfort, and mountain living! Whether you're searching for a personal getaway, full-time residence, or income-producing vacation rental, this inviting retreat checks all the boxes. Sip your morning coffee on the spacious covered wraparound porch while enjoying the sights and sounds of nature, or spend your evenings gathered around the outdoor firepit under the stars. Surrounded by beautiful mature trees, the property offers a tranquil setting with a nice level yard area, storage shed, and plenty of room to relax and unwind. Inside, you'll find a warm and welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. Recent improvements include a heat pump with central air conditioning that's only one year old, and the septic system was last pumped in 2022. Currently operating as a short-term rental and being sold furnished, this cabin offers a wonderful opportunity for buyers looking for a mountain retreat with rental potential. Vacation rentals are permitted, and cell service is available! Conveniently located approximately 6.5 miles from downtown Franklin, you'll enjoy easy access to local restaurants, shopping, hiking, waterfalls, and all the outdoor adventures Western North Carolina has to offer. Come experience the simple pleasures of mountain living—your little slice of the Smokies is waiting!
For sale
$255,000
133 Bryson Branch Rd, Franklin, NC 28734
2beds
799sqft
Residential, Cabin
Built in 1986
1.01 Acres Lot
$243,200 Zestimate®
$319/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Charming cabinTranquil settingSpacious covered wraparound porchNice level yard areaPeaceful wooded settingWarm and welcoming atmosphereStorage shed
- 26 days
- 2,327
- 211
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Christy Mitchell,
Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices-Great Smokys
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS,MLS#: 26048789
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Electric
Appliances
- Included: Exhaust Fan, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen/Dining Room, Main Level Living, Primary on Main Level
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Laminate
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: None
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 799
- Total interior livable area: 799 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage, None-Carport
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Rustic Appearance
Lot
- Size: 1.01 Acres
- Features: Allow RVs, Level Yard, Private, Rolling, Unrestricted
- Residential vegetation: Partially Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Storage Building/Shed
- Parcel number: 7503879460
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin
- Property subtype: Residential, Cabin
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1986
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Shared Well
- Utilities for property: Cell Service Available
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Franklin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $319/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $192,020
- Annual tax amount: $730
- Date on market: 10/17/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,USDA Loan,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
$243,200
$231,000 - $255,000
$1,499/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $255,000+30.8%$319/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26048789 Report a problem | ||
| 10/21/2022 | Sold | $195,000-13.3%$244/sqft |
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| 10/21/2022 | Pending sale | $225,000$282/sqft |
Source: BHHS broker feed #26028251 Report a problem | ||
| 9/22/2022 | Contingent | $225,000$282/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26028251 Report a problem | ||
| 9/22/2022 | Pending sale | $225,000$282/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26028251 Report a problem | ||
| 9/14/2022 | Price change | $225,000-4.3%$282/sqft |
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| 8/19/2022 | Listed for sale | $235,000+122.7%$294/sqft |
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| 8/2/2005 | Sold | $105,500$132/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $731 | $192,020 |
| 2024 | $731 +1.7% | $192,020 |
| 2023 | $719 +18.9% | $192,020 +82.6% |
| 2022 | $604 +2.9% | $105,150 |
| 2021 | $587 +4.7% | $105,150 |
| 2020 | $561 +2.4% | $105,150 |
| 2019 | $548 | $105,150 -3.4% |
| 2018 | $548 +2.7% | $108,870 |
| 2017 | $533 | $108,870 |
| 2016 | $533 | $108,870 |
| 2015 | $533 +4.5% | $108,870 -6.5% |
| 2014 | $510 | $116,440 |
| 2013 | $510 | $116,440 |
| 2012 | -- | $116,440 |
| 2011 | -- | $116,440 |
| 2010 | -- | $116,440 |
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