A gracious home in the historic district of downtown Franklin. Fully updated and perfectly maintained. This all brick turn of the century home boasts 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. A newly renovated bath with a doored standup shower. A private bath with large garden tub attached to the primary bedroom, and a central bath with a walk-in jacuzzi tub/ shower combo. The spacious kitchen has new tile countertops, mosaic backsplash and under cabinet lighting. Loads of cupboard space in the kitchen and adjoining laundry room with washer and dryer included. The kitchen includes a refrigerator / freezer, Electric glass top stove with self-cleaning oven, cabinet mounted microwave oven, dishwasher and a built-in television all of which remain. The fully enclosed front porch has sliding glass windows as well as independent air conditioning and two large ceiling fans. A spacious Livingroom complete with fireplace and gas burning logs provides the perfect place to relax and enjoy time with friends and family. Adjacent to the Livingroom is an elegantly appointed formal dining room. The guest bedroom has hidden lighting along the ceiling and fairy lights in the window. Two large storage rooms are on the second floor and could easily be converted to bedrooms.
The rear patio extends the entire width of the home and is equipped with two large ceiling fans. Completely covered, the porch has a 3-part system roof and was installed in 2021. The entire residence was re-roofed and brought up to code at the same time. At the rear of the home is a covered garage and above the garage is a fully furnished apartment, equipped with all the necessities to move in and set up housekeeping. A great source of extra income. A large, covered workshop, garden shed and covered canopy.
Sold for $326,000
$326,000
261 Main St, Franklin, GA 30217
3beds
1,692sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1920
0.47 Acres Lot
$329,400 Zestimate®
$193/sqft
$2,304 Estimated rent
Home value
$329,400
$310,000 - $346,000
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Covered garageAll brickFairy lightsSpacious livingroomFully enclosed front porchHidden lightingCeiling fans
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced air, Other, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Other, Hardwood, Laminate
- Basement: Partially finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,692 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Carport, Garage - Detached, Off-street
Features
- Exterior features: Brick
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 0.47 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 0039A0064
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- brick
- Foundation: Masonry
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Franklin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $193/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $331,332
- Annual tax amount: $2,785
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/2/2025 | Sold | $326,000-1.2%$193/sqft |
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| 4/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $329,800+214.1%$195/sqft |
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| 10/28/2011 | Sold | $105,000+41.9%$62/sqft |
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| 2/6/2007 | Sold | $74,000$44/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,785 +86% | $132,533 +69% |
| 2024 | $1,497 +7.8% | $78,432 +8.4% |
| 2023 | $1,389 +20.7% | $72,357 +0.5% |
| 2022 | $1,150 +5% | $72,028 +26.3% |
| 2021 | $1,095 +26.7% | $57,030 +2.2% |
| 2020 | $864 | $55,808 |
| 2019 | $864 -1.6% | $55,808 |
| 2018 | $878 -30.2% | $55,808 +0.5% |
| 2017 | $1,257 | $55,552 |
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Neighborhood: 30217
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GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Heard County Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.5 mi
- 9/10Heard County Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 6/10New Heard County High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
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- Georgia
- Heard County
- Franklin
- 30217
- 261 Main St