Nestled in a quiet cove with breathtaking pastoral views, you'll find this charming farmhouse with an inviting rocking chair front porch beautifully situated under gorgeous shade trees. The owners have lovingly cared for this property for many years, and it shows. It's been said that age is just a number, and this is evident when you walk through the doors of this quaint home. The current owners did extensive work to the home when it was purchased in 1992 including the addition of the front porch, refurbishing the kitchen, and work to the flooring base. In 1994, the screened gazebo was added, and a metal roof was installed in 2016. You'll be tempted to wile away the hours on the porch or inside the screened gazebo, but with two ponds on the property, this land is also ripe for farm or pasture use. Inside the house, a wood burning fireplace will warm you when the temperatures start to fall. The ambiance of this home will transport you to simpler times but with modern-day conveniences (the refrigerator, washer, and water heater are new). The seller has updated the electrical system, and there is a brand new 3 bedroom septic system that has just been installed. Above the house is a 30 x 40 powered workshop/garage which offers unlimited options for use.....and it's being completely refurbished! A recent fire affected the interior; ServPro is doing a remediation and renovation, so the inside will all be brand new. The property comes alive in spring and summer with hydrangeas, dahlias, dogwood trees, Rose of Sharon, and a magnolia. The splendor of fall is evident in the October Glory maple which shows off once the cool weather comes and leaves start their transition to autumn. Need to work from home? Fiber optic is available through Frontier. There is a graded house site for anyone looking to build something new and other potential house sites if a family compound sounds attractive. To protect the integrity of the property, the deed at closing will include these restrictions: "1. No untagged vehicles; 2. No commercial activity; 3. No livestock except horses, cows, and chickens." Properties like this don't come along every day.....take a look for yourself! You may just find home!
For sale
$695,000
638 Windy Poplar Rd, Franklin, NC 28734
3beds
--sqft
Residential
Built in 1914
12.69 Acres Lot
$233,800 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Modern-day conveniencesWood burning fireplaceScreened gazebo
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Connie Millsaps,
Re/Max Elite Realty
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS,MLS#: 26048353
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Bedroom 3
- Level: First
Heating
- Electric, Propane, Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas/Propane Water Heater
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Main Level Living, Primary on Main Level
- Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: None
- Attic: None
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Living area range: 1401-1600 Square Feet
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage, None-Carport
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Screened Porch/Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Short Range View
- Waterfront features: Pond
Lot
- Size: 12.69 Acres
- Features: Pasture, Rolling, Suitable for Horses
- Residential vegetation: Partially Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding/Workshop, Storage Building/Shed
- Parcel number: 6577904393,6577908261
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farm House
- Property subtype: Residential
Materials
- HardiPlank Type, Wood Siding, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1914
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well, Private
- Utilities for property: Cell Service Available
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Franklin
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $178,900
- Annual tax amount: $1,022
- Date on market: 8/31/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved, Gravel
Estimated market value
$233,800
$173,000 - $292,000
$2,192/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/31/2026 | Listed for sale | $695,000 |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26048353 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $743 | $178,900 |
| 2024 | $743 +1.6% | $178,900 -0.1% |
| 2023 | $731 +40% | $179,000 +122.8% |
| 2022 | $522 +1.6% | $80,350 |
| 2021 | $514 -0.8% | $80,350 |
| 2020 | $519 +2.6% | $80,350 -6% |
| 2019 | $506 | $85,470 -15.7% |
| 2018 | $506 -8.3% | $101,370 |
| 2017 | $551 | $101,370 |
| 2016 | $551 +2.7% | $101,370 |
| 2015 | $537 +4.5% | $101,370 -38% |
| 2014 | $514 | $163,370 |
| 2013 | $514 | $163,370 |
| 2012 | -- | $163,370 |
| 2011 | -- | $163,370 |
| 2010 | -- | $163,370 -41.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $277,330 |
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