Nestled among the trees and surrounded by the peaceful beauty of nature, this charming cabin offers the perfect opportunity to create your dream mountain retreat. Featuring classic cabin-in-the-woods character, the property provides a warm and inviting setting with endless potential for customization and updates.
Whether you're looking for a personal getaway, vacation rental investment, or renovation project, this cabin offers a rare chance to add value while enjoying the privacy and serenity of its wooded surroundings.
Bring your vision and unlock the potential of this hidden mountain escape!
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Price cut: $33K (8/16)
$179,000
65 Gurney Franklin Rd, Newland, NC 28657
2beds
1,078sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
1 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$166/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Charming cabinWarm and inviting settingNestled among the trees
- 92 days
- 1,851
- 138
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Venus Lancaster venus@maniferealty.com,
Manife Realty LLC,
Zeno Lancaster,
Manife Realty LLC
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4386386
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Sunroom
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,078
- Total interior livable area: 1,078 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,078
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 1 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 18210278740900000
- Zoning: None
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Hardboard Siding, Wood
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Newland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $166/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $54,000
- Annual tax amount: $216
- Date on market: 6/26/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 92 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Gravel, Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,984/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/16/2026 | Price change | $179,000-15.6%$166/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4386386 Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $212,000+960%$197/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4386386 Report a problem | ||
| 9/22/2025 | Sold | $20,000-16.7%$19/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2018 | Sold | $24,000$22/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $216 | $54,000 |
| 2024 | $216 | $54,000 |
| 2023 | $216 | $54,000 |
| 2022 | $216 -44.9% | $54,000 -24.3% |
| 2021 | $392 | $71,300 |
| 2020 | $392 | $71,300 |
| 2019 | $392 | $71,300 |
| 2018 | $392 | $71,300 -6.6% |
| 2017 | $392 +14.9% | $76,300 |
| 2016 | $341 | $76,300 |
| 2015 | $341 | $76,300 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
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Neighborhood: 28657
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Crossnore
- Middle: Avery County
- High: Avery County
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.
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