Looking for a quiet & private home in the mountains? Get away from the hustle and bustle of city life with this very charming 1973 chalet on one lot with additional 1 +/- acre lot with graded, separate driveway for glamping or building! Lovingly maintained and located just a few minutes drive from Standing Indian Campground and the Appalachian Trail, this home is an outdoorists' dream, hiking in the USFS, biking/adventure motorcycling, kayaking or fishing. The cozy living space downstairs has a recently renovated bathroom, Vermont Castings High Efficiency Catalytic Wood Stove and new Windsor brand argon gas filled, high efficiency, UV glass windows and doors. Climb the spiral staircase to access the 2 bedrooms upstairs with some furniture built in. Enjoy the spectacular sights, smells and sounds of living in the mountains year round from inside by looking out the SE facing picture windows or out on the deck while you enjoy this very desirable Cartoogechaye area, seasonally or year round. Great living, the mountains are calling!
Sold for $300,000
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$300,000
197 Natural Dr, Franklin, NC 28734
2beds
950sqft
Residential, Cabin
Built in 1973
1.48 Acres Lot
$285,400 Zestimate®
$316/sqft
$1,370 Estimated rent
Home value
$285,400
$254,000 - $317,000
$1,370/mo
Zestimate® history
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Listed by:
Lyndell Suttles,
Bald Head Realty
Bought with:
Ryan Cote, 344631
Vignette Realty, LLC
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS,MLS#: 26037005
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15 x 13
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15 x 13
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 9 x 10
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 255
- Dimensions: 15 x 17
Heating
- Electric, Wood, Baseboard
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: First Level
Features
- Ceramic Tile Bath, Living/Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Other
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Doors: Doors-Insulated/Storm
- Windows: Windows-Insulated/Storm
- Basement: None
- Attic: Floored,Pull Down Stairs
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove, Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 950
- Total interior livable area: 950 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage, None-Carport
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Rustic Appearance, Other
Lot
- Size: 1.48 Acres
- Features: Hilly/Steep, Private, Rolling
Details
- Parcel number: 6542931321
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin,Chalet
- Property subtype: Residential, Cabin
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1973
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cell Service Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Franklin
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Gravel
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/25/2024 | Sold | $300,000+0%$316/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26037005 Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2024 | Contingent | $299,900$316/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26037005 Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/2024 | Listed for sale | $299,900-7.7%$316/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26037005 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2024 | Listed for sale | $325,000+150%$342/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/20/2021 | Sold | $130,000-13.3%$137/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26020505 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2021 | Contingent | $149,900$158/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26020505 Report a problem | ||
| 7/26/2021 | Listed for sale | $149,900$158/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26020505 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $944 +114.2% | $258,430 +157% |
| 2024 | $440 +2.8% | $100,550 |
| 2023 | $428 +30.1% | $100,550 +114.5% |
| 2022 | $329 | $46,870 |
| 2021 | $329 +3.7% | $46,870 |
| 2020 | $318 +4.3% | $46,870 |
| 2019 | $305 | $46,870 -19.1% |
| 2018 | $305 | $57,960 |
| 2017 | -- | $57,960 |
| 2016 | -- | $57,960 |
| 2015 | -- | $57,960 -34% |
| 2014 | -- | $87,820 |
| 2013 | -- | $87,820 |
| 2012 | -- | $87,820 |
| 2011 | -- | $87,820 |
| 2010 | -- | $87,820 |
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Neighborhood: 28734
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Cartoogechaye ElementaryGrades: PK-4Distance: 6.3 mi
- 6/10Macon Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 9.9 mi
- 7/10Macon Early College High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 8.7 mi
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