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$278,000

535 Laurel Falls Rd, Franklin, NC 28734

4beds

1,376sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1978

0.77 Acres Lot

$279,600 Zestimate^®

$202/sqft

$1,911 Estimated rent

Home value

$279,600

$218,000 - $355,000

$1,911/mo

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What's special

Wood burning fireplaceLarge covered front porchCreek frontMain level living

Cabin by the creek! Perfect mountain getaway in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina! Charming 4 bedrooms, 2 baths with 190 ft+/- of bold creek frontage. Covered front porch overlooking the creek. Spacious living area with a wood burning fireplace, main level living with one large bedroom on main floor along with kitchen, dining room, laundry room and a large bathroom. Upstairs has a large sitting room landing area, three additional bedrooms and a second bathroom with a walk in shower. Minutes to downtown Franklin with easy access, well maintained road all the way to the property. Close to Highlands, Cherokee Casino, Bryson City, Asheville and NE Georgia. Also close to Western Carolina University. Many outdoor activities close by including hiking, fishing, rafting, waterfalls, gem mining and so much more. Short term and long term rentals allowed. Minimal restrictions. Home comes mostly furnished.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2
Main level bedrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Level: Main

Heating

Baseboard

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s)

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level, Washer Hookup

Features

Pantry
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Doors: French Doors, Pocket Doors, Screen Door(s)
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Other
Attic: Pull Down Stairs
Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,376
Total interior livable area: 1,376 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,376
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Parking features: Driveway
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Accessibility

Accessibility features: Swing In Door(s)

Features

Levels: One and One Half
Stories: 1.5
Has view: Yes
View description: Water
Has water view: Yes
Water view: Water
Waterfront features: None, Creek

Lot

Size: 0.77 Acres

Details

Additional structures: None
Parcel number: 7525058152
Zoning: R1
Special conditions: Standard
Horse amenities: None

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Cabin,Traditional
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Wood
Foundation: Crawl Space
Roof: Composition

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1978

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Private Sewer
Water: Well
Utilities for property: Electricity Connected

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Eden Valley

HOA

Has HOA: Yes
HOA fee: $400 annually
HOA name: Eden Valley Subdivision
HOA phone: 828-371-1381

Location

Region: Franklin
Elevation: 2000 Feet

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $202/sqft
Tax assessed value: $118,960
Annual tax amount: $498
Date on market: 8/6/2024
Cumulative days on market: 244 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan
Electric utility on property: Yes
Road surface type: Dirt, Gravel, Stone

Price history

Date	Event	Price
5/16/2025	Sold	$278,000+1.1%$202/sqft
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4168757 Report a problem
4/7/2025	Pending sale	$275,000$200/sqft
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4168757 Report a problem
4/7/2025	Contingent	$275,000$200/sqft
Source: HCMLS #106478 Report a problem
3/31/2025	Price change	$275,000-4.8%$200/sqft
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26037521 Report a problem
3/11/2025	Price change	$289,000-2%$210/sqft
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26037521 Report a problem
2/17/2025	Price change	$295,000-9.5%$214/sqft
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26037521 Report a problem
9/24/2024	Price change	$325,900-5.5%$237/sqft
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26037521 Report a problem
8/6/2024	Listed for sale	$345,000+283.3%$251/sqft
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26037521 Report a problem
11/28/2017	Sold	$90,000$65/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$498	$118,960
2024	$498 +2.5%	$118,960
2023	$486 +2.7%	$118,960 +53.6%
2022	$474 +2.7%	$77,460
2021	$461 +4.4%	$77,460
2020	$441 +3%	$77,460
2019	$428 -7.3%	$77,460 -15%
2018	$462	$91,140
2017	--	$91,140
2016	--	$91,140
2015	$462	$91,140 -36.9%
2014	--	$144,520
2013	--	$144,520
2012	--	$144,520
2011	--	$144,520
2010	--	$144,520

Find assessor info on the county website

Neighborhood: 28734

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Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

7/10
East Franklin Elementary
Grades: K-4Distance: 5.1 mi
6/10
Macon Middle School
Grades: 7-8Distance: 5 mi
5/10
Franklin High
Grades: 9-12Distance: 5.8 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

Elementary: East Franklin

Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.