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    • $2,850,000

    739 Mark Dowdle Rd, Franklin, NC 28734

    4beds
    6,024sqft
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    $17,179/mo
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    Residential
    Built in 2005
    4.4 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $473/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Multiple fireplacesPrivate gated entranceBeautifully landscaped acreageGame roomBasketball courtExtraordinary custom timber-frame homeCedar sauna
    A rare legacy estate where timeless craftsmanship meets mountain luxury. Behind a private gated entrance, this extraordinary custom timber-frame home offers 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 2 half baths, and an unparalleled lifestyle. Set on beautifully landscaped acreage with a peaceful creek, every detail reflects exceptional quality and thoughtful design. The chef's kitchen features premium appliances, custom cabinetry, a wood-fired pizza oven, and a spacious butler's pantry. The luxurious primary suite includes a cedar sauna and spa-inspired bath, while a second primary suite on the lower level is ideal for guests or multi-generational living. Enjoy multiple fireplaces, a game room, private guest quarters, custom pool, basketball court, and a 2-car garage. Expansive covered porches, multiple outdoor gathering spaces, and a timber-frame pavilion with fire pit create the perfect setting for year-round entertaining and unforgettable evenings. This one-of-a-kind mountain retreat offers countless additional custom features and fine details that cannot be fully captured here they must be experienced in person.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Dawson Johnson,

    Realty One Group Vibe

    Source: Carolina Smokies MLS,MLS#: 26047693

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 6
      • Full bathrooms: 4
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: First
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Second
      Bedroom 3
      • Level: Second
      Bedroom 4
      • Level: Basement
      Heating
      • Electric, Wood, Forced Air, Heat Pump
      Cooling
      • Central Electric, Heat Pump
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
      Features
      • Bonus Room, Breakfast Bar, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceramic Tile Bath, Formal Dining Room, Kitchen Island, Large Master Bedroom, Primary w/Ensuite, Primary on Main Level, Pantry, Rec/Game Room, Walk-In Closet(s), Workshop
      • Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
      • Windows: Insulated Windows
      • Basement: Full,Finished,Heated,Recreation/Game Room,Exterior Entry,Interior Entry,Washer/Dryer Hook-up,Finished Bath
      • Attic: Storage Only
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Basement
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 6,024
      • Total interior livable area: 6,024 sqft
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      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Garage-Double Attached, Garage Apartment, Garage Door Opener, Paved Driveway
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Features
      • Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
      • Pool features: Outdoor Pool
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Short Range View
      • Waterfront features: Stream/Creek
      Lot
      • Size: 4.4 Acres
      • Features: Allow RVs, Open Lot, Private, Rolling, Unrestricted, Wooded
      • Residential vegetation: Partially Wooded
      Details
      • Additional structures: Outbuilding/Workshop, Storage Building/Shed
      • Parcel number: 6582948940
      • Other equipment: Generator

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Traditional,Timber Frame,Custom
      • Property subtype: Residential
      Materials
      • HardiPlank Type, Wood Siding, Board & Batten Siding
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • Year built: 2005

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Water: Well
      • Utilities for property: Cell Service Available

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Franklin

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $473/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $26,500
      • Annual tax amount: $5,479
      • Date on market: 6/26/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

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        Estimated sales range

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        $4,345/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/26/2026Listed for sale$2,850,000+114.3%$473/sqft
        Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26047693 Report a problem
        11/13/2020Sold$1,330,000+12.7%$221/sqft
        Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26017089 Report a problem
        9/28/2020Pending sale$1,180,000$196/sqft
        Source: RE/MAX Elite Realty #26017089 Report a problem
        9/15/2020Price change$1,180,000-30.4%$196/sqft
        Source: RE/MAX Elite Realty #26017089 Report a problem
        9/10/2019Listed for sale$1,695,000$281/sqft
        Source: RE/MAX Elite Realty #26013564 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2020$121 $26,500
        2019$121 $26,500 -15.9%
        2018$121 -10.1%$31,500
        2017$134 $31,500
        2016$134 $31,500
        2015$134 $31,500 -48.5%
        2014$134 $61,200
        2013$134 $61,200
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