PRICE DROP! *motivated seller!*** Perched at 3,292 ft elevation, this fully furnished 4BR/2BA mountain retreat offers incredible long-range views and is currently operating as a successful short-term rental. Move-in ready with a metal roof installed in 2017 and minimal restrictions for continued rental flexibility. Conveniently located just 15 minutes from Franklin and 19 minutes from Dillsboro, offering easy access to dining, shopping, and outdoor adventure.
For sale
Price cut: $18K (5/26)
$399,000
889 Big Ridge Road, Franklin, NC 28734
4beds
1,450sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1980
0.76 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$275/sqft
$21/mo HOA
What's special
Incredible long-range views
- 155 days |
- 1,108 |
- 133 |
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Listed by:
Sarah Jo Pharo 407-756-0470,
REAL Broker LLC
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 98539609
Originating MLS: Mountain Lakes Board of REALTORS®
Originating MLS: Mountain Lakes Board of REALTORS®Loading...
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Propane
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Microwave, Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Dryer
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Furnished, Basement
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Basement: Finished
- Attic: None
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,450
- Total interior livable area: 1,450 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Carport, Attached, Gravel, Asphalt, Paved
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Porch
Lot
- Size: 0.76 Acres
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Storage, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 7507933053
- Zoning: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Concrete, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1980
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Shared Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Big Ridge Development
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Maintenance Roads
- HOA fee: $250 annually
Location
- Region: Franklin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $275/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $320,160
- Annual tax amount: $1,253
- Date on market: 1/9/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 156 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Lease term: Short Term Lease
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/26/2026 | Price change | $399,000-4.3%$275/sqft |
Source:  Mountain Lakes BOR #154401 Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2026 | Price change | $417,000-0.2%$288/sqft |
Source: Mountain Lakes BOR #154401 Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/2026 | Price change | $418,000-1.6%$288/sqft |
Source: Mountain Lakes BOR #154401 Report a problem | ||
| 1/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $425,000+279.5%$293/sqft |
Source: Mountain Lakes BOR #154401 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2017 | Listing removed | $995$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2017 | Listed for rent | $995$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 12/28/2015 | Sold | $112,000-13.2%$77/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #56384 Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/2015 | Pending sale | $129,000$89/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty #56384 Report a problem | ||
| 10/26/2015 | Listed for sale | $129,000$89/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty #56384 Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/2015 | Pending sale | $129,000$89/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams - Great Smokies #56384 Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2015 | Listed for sale | $129,000$89/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty #56384 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,253 0% | $320,160 0% |
| 2024 | $1,253 +1% | $320,260 |
| 2023 | $1,241 +58.6% | $320,260 +149.7% |
| 2022 | $783 | $128,250 |
| 2021 | $783 +4.3% | $128,250 |
| 2020 | $750 +1.8% | $128,250 |
| 2019 | $737 | $128,250 +31% |
| 2018 | $737 +31.5% | $97,870 |
| 2017 | $561 | $97,870 |
| 2016 | $561 | $97,870 |
| 2015 | $561 +4.3% | $97,870 -15.6% |
| 2014 | $538 | $115,940 |
| 2013 | $538 | $115,940 |
| 2012 | -- | $115,940 |
| 2011 | -- | $115,940 |
| 2010 | -- | $115,940 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28734
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Iotla ElementaryGrades: PK-4Distance: 5.4 mi
- 6/10Macon Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 6.2 mi
- 6/10Franklin HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Macon Middle School
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- North Carolina
- Macon County
- Franklin
- 28734
- 889 Big Ridge Road
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