Please no drive-bys. At the end of a private road, where the woods open to long-range views, this custom-built cabin rests on 7.23 unrestricted acres with 180-degree, year-round mountain scenery. Built in 2000 with live-edge siding, the home rises with tall ceilings on both levels, giving it a lodge-like feel filled with shifting light from sunrise through sunset, thanks to its southern exposure. The main level offers three generous bedrooms and two baths, including a primary ensuite with a newer walk-in shower. Downstairs, the walk-out basement takes on a life of its own with a full kitchen, fourth sleeping quarters, and space suited for extended stays, with a wood stove adding warmth and character. A workshop and one-car garage add function to the setting. The land is open and full of possibilities, with multiple build sites for a family compound, homestead, or simply room to roam. Wildlife moves freely here, and the quiet runs deep. An assumable 2.99% mortgage makes this mountain home even more compelling.
Under contract
Price cut: $20K (5/19)
$479,000
159 Kings Cove Rd, Franklin, NC 28734
3beds
3,238sqft
Residential, Cabin
Built in 2000
7.23 Acres Lot
$460,300 Zestimate®
$148/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Walk-out basementPrivate roadLong-range viewsThree generous bedroomsWildlife moves freelyLodge-like feelOne-car garage
- 90 days |
- 1,597 |
- 105 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kristie Brennan,
Vignette Realty, LLC
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS,MLS#: 26046650
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Bedroom 3
- Level: First
Bedroom 4
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Electric, Wood, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Electric, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen/Dining Room, Large Master Bedroom, Main Level Living, Primary w/Ensuite, Primary on Main Level, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Workshop, In-Law Floorplan
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Doors: Doors-Insulated
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
- Basement: Full,Finished,Heated,Daylight,Recreation/Game Room,Workshop,Exterior Entry,Interior Entry,Washer/Dryer Hook-up,Finished Bath,Lower/Terrace
- Attic: Access Only
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove, Stone, Basement
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,238
- Total interior livable area: 3,238 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage-Single in Basement
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Handicap Design
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range View, Short Range View, View-Winter, View Year Round
Lot
- Size: 7.23 Acres
- Features: Level Yard, Open Lot, Private, Suitable for Horses, Unrestricted
- Residential vegetation: Partially Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 6572857280
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin,Custom
- Property subtype: Residential, Cabin
Materials
- Wood Siding, Stucco
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 2000
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well, Private
- Utilities for property: Cell Service Available
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Franklin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $148/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $400,760
- Annual tax amount: $1,755
- Date on market: 3/19/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
$460,300
$437,000 - $483,000
$2,541/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/27/2026 | Contingent | $479,000$148/sqft |
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| 5/19/2026 | Price change | $479,000-4%$148/sqft |
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| 4/27/2026 | Price change | $499,000-5%$154/sqft |
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| 4/16/2026 | Price change | $525,000-4.4%$162/sqft |
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| 4/4/2026 | Price change | $549,000-4.5%$170/sqft |
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| 3/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $575,000-4.2%$178/sqft |
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| 2/21/2026 | Listing removed | $600,000$185/sqft |
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| 12/3/2025 | Price change | $600,000-3.2%$185/sqft |
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| 11/14/2025 | Price change | $620,000-1.6%$191/sqft |
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| 10/1/2025 | Price change | $629,990-3.1%$195/sqft |
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| 9/17/2025 | Price change | $649,990-3%$201/sqft |
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| 8/29/2025 | Price change | $669,999-2.2%$207/sqft |
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| 8/1/2025 | Price change | $684,999-2%$212/sqft |
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| 7/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $699,000+145.3%$216/sqft |
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| 1/30/2015 | Listing removed | $285,000$88/sqft |
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| 5/16/2014 | Price change | $285,000-24.4%$88/sqft |
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| 4/1/2014 | Listed for sale | $377,000+1937.8%$116/sqft |
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| 10/7/1996 | Sold | $18,500$6/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,418 | $400,760 |
| 2024 | $1,418 +0.9% | $400,760 |
| 2023 | $1,406 +1.8% | $400,760 +51.2% |
| 2022 | $1,381 | $265,050 |
| 2021 | $1,381 +83.2% | $265,050 |
| 2020 | $754 -42.1% | $265,050 |
| 2019 | $1,301 +75.7% | $265,050 -3.9% |
| 2018 | $741 +3.5% | $275,810 |
| 2017 | $715 | $275,810 |
| 2016 | $715 | $275,810 |
| 2015 | $715 -42.6% | $275,810 -17% |
| 2014 | $1,246 | $332,390 |
| 2013 | $1,246 | $332,390 |
| 2012 | -- | $332,390 |
| 2011 | -- | $332,390 |
| 2010 | -- | $332,390 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28734
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10South Macon ElementaryGrades: PK-4Distance: 1.1 mi
- 6/10Macon Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 4.9 mi
- 7/10Macon Early College High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4 mi
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- North Carolina
- Macon County
- Franklin
- 28734
- 159 Kings Cove Rd
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