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$250,000
523 Sundown Dr, Franklin, NC 28734
3beds
2,177sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1985
5.08 Acres Lot
$251,100 Zestimate®
$115/sqft
$2,218 Estimated rent
Home value
$251,100
$201,000 - $316,000
$2,218/mo
Zestimate® history
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Nathan Ford nathanfordrealtor@gmail.com,
Fathom Realty
Bought with:
Evan Klatt
RE/MAX Elite Realty
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4315439
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Upper
Bedroom s
- Level: Upper
Bathroom full
- Level: Upper
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump, Propane
Cooling
- Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Microwave
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Has basement: No
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,177
- Total interior livable area: 2,177 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,177
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached Carport
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 5.08 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 6597773624
- Zoning: R
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: A-Frame,Cabin
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood
- Foundation: Crawl Space
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1985
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Franklin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $115/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $237,480
- Annual tax amount: $946
- Date on market: 10/29/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 8 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete, Dirt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/2/2026 | Listing removed | $2,000$1/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26042935 Report a problem | ||
| 12/27/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,000$1/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26042935 Report a problem | ||
| 12/16/2025 | Sold | $250,000-13.1%$115/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4315439 Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $287,649+23.5%$132/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4315439 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2024 | Sold | $233,000-2.9%$107/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26036198 Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2024 | Contingent | $240,000$110/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26036198 Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/2024 | Listed for sale | $240,000-7.7%$110/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26036198 Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/2024 | Listing removed | $260,000$119/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26035970 Report a problem | ||
| 3/5/2024 | Listed for sale | $260,000$119/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26035970 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $946 -16.8% | $237,480 -18.7% |
| 2024 | $1,137 +1.1% | $292,210 |
| 2023 | $1,125 +5.1% | $292,210 +56.1% |
| 2022 | $1,071 | $187,210 |
| 2021 | $1,071 +4.6% | $187,210 |
| 2020 | $1,023 +1.3% | $187,210 |
| 2019 | $1,010 | $187,210 -2.5% |
| 2018 | $1,010 +3.4% | $192,080 |
| 2017 | $977 | $192,080 |
| 2016 | $977 | $192,080 |
| 2015 | $977 +2.4% | $192,080 +3.9% |
| 2014 | $954 | $184,840 |
| 2013 | $954 | $184,840 |
| 2012 | -- | $184,840 |
| 2011 | -- | $184,840 |
| 2010 | -- | $184,840 |
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Neighborhood: 28734
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Iotla ElementaryGrades: PK-4Distance: 3.5 mi
- 6/10Macon Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 6.7 mi
- 5/10Franklin HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.7 mi
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