Rare opportunity to own a stunning riverfront property on 5.1 unrestricted acres along the beautiful Little Tennessee River. With direct river frontage, breathtaking mountain views, and wide-open usable land, this property offers the perfect blend of privacy, functionality, and natural beauty. The home features 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with move-in ready comfort, while also offering endless potential to renovate into a modern luxury retreat. Enjoy peaceful mornings overlooking the river and evenings surrounded by mountain scenery. The property is designed for convenience and versatility with a paved road and two driveways, ample parking, an under-house garage, large freestanding workshop/garage, also storage shed, standby generator, and exterior elevator for easy access. Flat, usable acreage provides plenty of room for gardening, recreation, RVs, equip., or future expansion, all with no restrictions. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, vacation getaway, investment property, or riverside homestead, this unique property delivers. Just 12 mins to town, enjoy easy access to shopping, dining, and amenities. Digitally removed personal items in interior photos.
Sold for $540,000
$540,000
5053 Rose Creek Rd, Franklin, NC 28734
2beds
--sqft
Residential
Built in 1993
5.1 Acres Lot
$565,300 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$1,956 Estimated rent
Home value
$565,300
$537,000 - $594,000
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Breathtaking mountain viewsStunning riverfront propertyWide-open usable landMove-in ready comfortFlat usable acreageStandby generatorDirect river frontage
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Listed by:
Mark Little,
Realty One Group Vibe
Bought with:
Mark Little, 304431
Realty One Group Vibe
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS,MLS#: 26047387
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Electric, Wood, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Electric, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: First Level
Features
- Kitchen/Dining Room, Primary w/Ensuite, Open Floorplan
- Flooring: Carpet Over Hardwood, Hardwood
- Windows: Windows-Storm None
- Basement: Full
- Attic: Access Only
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Living area range: 1201-1400 Square Feet
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage-Double in Basement, Carport-Triple Attached, Paved Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Carport spaces: 3
- Covered spaces: 5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Exterior Handicapped Accessible
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Other
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range View, View Year Round
- Waterfront features: River Front, Stream/Creek
Lot
- Size: 5.1 Acres
- Features: Allow RVs, Flood Plain, Level, Level Yard, Pasture, Suitable for Horses, Unrestricted
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding/Workshop, Storage Building/Shed
- Parcel number: 6578429341
- Other equipment: Generator
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch/Single,Traditional,Cottage
- Property subtype: Residential
Materials
- Wood Siding, Block
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1993
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well, Private
- Utilities for property: Cell Service Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Cowee
Location
- Region: Franklin
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $394,520
- Annual tax amount: $1,181
- Date on market: 5/28/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/17/2026 | Sold | $540,000-6.9% |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26047387 Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2026 | Contingent | $580,000 |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26047387 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $580,000 |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26047387 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,082 +24.7% | $394,520 +2.6% |
| 2024 | $867 -17.8% | $384,420 |
| 2023 | $1,055 +8.7% | $384,420 +63.5% |
| 2022 | $971 +1.8% | $235,160 |
| 2021 | $954 +4.6% | $235,160 |
| 2020 | $912 +1.4% | $235,160 |
| 2019 | $899 +21.9% | $235,160 +1.8% |
| 2018 | $737 | $230,900 |
| 2017 | -- | $230,900 |
| 2016 | $300 -58.1% | $230,900 |
| 2015 | $717 +3.3% | $230,900 -10.5% |
| 2014 | $694 | $257,910 |
| 2013 | $694 | $257,910 |
| 2012 | -- | $257,910 |
| 2011 | -- | $257,910 |
| 2010 | -- | $257,910 |
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Neighborhood: 28734
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Iotla ElementaryGrades: PK-4Distance: 3.1 mi
- 6/10Macon Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 8.7 mi
- 5/10Franklin HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 7.2 mi
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- North Carolina
- Macon County
- Franklin
- 28734
- 5053 Rose Creek Rd
