2BR/1BA riverfront on 1.01ac unrestricted. Turnkey Riverfront Cabin on 1.01 Unrestricted Acres! Boasting approximately 250 +/- feet of premier Cullasaja River frontage, this updated 2BR/1BA mountain retreat comes fully furnished. Enjoy an expansive screened porch, flat yard for easy river access, & a prime location right between Franklin & Highlands, NC. This turnkey waterfront property offers the ultimate blend of privacy, natural beauty, & mountain convenience. Step inside to find a charming, beautifully updated, & meticulously maintained interior. Outdoor living is at its finest here. Wake up to the soothing sounds of rushing water &enjoy your morning coffee on the expansive, covered screened porch overlooking the river, or fire up the grill on the spacious open deck. The mostly flat, gentle yard provides rare, effortless access straight to the water's edge—perfect for premier trout fishing, tubing, wading, or outdoor entertaining. Access is easy and stress-free via a paved, state-maintained road. Property located in a Flood Zone. During Hurricane Helene, water did not touch the driveway or main house.
For sale
$358,880
885 Sugarfork Rd, Franklin, NC 28734
2beds
818sqft
Residential, Cabin
Built in 1988
1.01 Acres Lot
$237,200 Zestimate®
$439/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fully furnishedExpansive screened porchSpacious open deck
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- 576 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Esther Ban,
Realty One Group Vibe
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS,MLS#: 26047584
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Living/Dining Room, Main Level Living
- Flooring: Vinyl, Ceramic Tile, Laminate
- Doors: Doors-Screens
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Exterior Entry
- Attic: Access Only
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 818
- Total interior livable area: 818 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage-Single in Basement
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch, Screened Porch/Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: River Front
Lot
- Size: 1.01 Acres
- Features: Allow RVs, Flood Plain, Level Yard, Open Lot, Rolling, Unrestricted
Details
- Parcel number: 7514051118
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch/Single,Cabin,Raised Ranch
- Property subtype: Residential, Cabin
Materials
- Wood Siding, Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1988
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Franklin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $439/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $179,780
- Annual tax amount: $691
- Date on market: 6/16/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$237,200
$197,000 - $273,000
$1,243/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $358,880+226.3%$439/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26047584 Report a problem | ||
| 3/2/2009 | Sold | $110,000$134/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $692 | $179,780 |
| 2024 | $692 +1.8% | $179,780 |
| 2023 | $680 +7% | $179,780 +60.9% |
| 2022 | $635 +3% | $111,730 |
| 2021 | $617 +4.8% | $111,730 |
| 2020 | $589 +2.3% | $111,730 |
| 2019 | $576 | $111,730 +6.2% |
| 2018 | $576 +11% | $105,220 |
| 2017 | $519 | $105,220 |
| 2016 | $519 | $105,220 |
| 2015 | $519 +4.6% | $105,220 -13.6% |
| 2014 | $496 | $121,740 |
| 2013 | $496 | $121,740 |
| 2012 | -- | $121,740 |
| 2011 | -- | $121,740 |
| 2010 | -- | $121,740 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28734
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Mountain View Intermediate SchoolGrades: 5-6Distance: 2.6 mi
- 6/10Macon Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.4 mi
- 5/10Franklin HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Macon Middle
- High: Franklin
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- North Carolina
- Macon County
- Franklin
- 28734
- 885 Sugarfork Rd
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