Secluded and private 7+ UNRESTRICTED acre wooded property offering a near 180 PANORAMIC LONG-RANGE MOUNTAIN VIEW, private drive, and established on-site hiking/ATV trails to explore your own land. This cozy and comfortable 2BR/3BA mountain farmhouse features a versatile loft bonus area—ideal for guests, office, or additional sleeping space—along with a large downstairs family room with solid cedar paneling, anchored by a second rock fireplace, perfect for gathering and relaxing. Also includes a detached garage and carport for storage, hobbies, or workshop use. The grounds are enhanced by colorful flower gardens and a natural landscape that attracts abundant wildlife including deer, bear, fox, bobcats, and a variety of birds. Enjoy a peaceful, tucked-away setting just a short drive to downtown Franklin, shopping, dining, and medical facilities, and convenient to Highlands Road for easy access to hiking and a day out in downtown Highlands. Furniture available, making this an easy move-in ready mountain escape.APPOINTMENT ONLY NO DRIVE-BYES
For sale
$599,000
1032 Bethel Church Rd, Franklin, NC 28734
2beds
2,226sqft
Est.:
Residential, Cabin
Built in 1983
7.51 Acres Lot
$565,400 Zestimate®
$269/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Second rock fireplaceVersatile loft bonus areaPrivate driveDetached garage and carportColorful flower gardens
- 10 days |
- 865 |
- 104 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Marty Kimsey,
Re/Max Elite Realty
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS,MLS#: 26046854
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 197.63
- Dimensions: 15.5 x 12.75
Bedroom 2
- Level: Basement
- Area: 162.84
- Dimensions: 14.92 x 10.92
Living room
- Area: 519.33
- Dimensions: 27.33 x 19
Office
- Area: 234
- Dimensions: 26 x 9
Heating
- Propane, Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Electric, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceramic Tile Bath, Main Level Living, Primary on Main Level, Workshop
- Flooring: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Doors: Doors-Insulated
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Finished,Heated,Daylight,Recreation/Game Room,Exterior Entry,Interior Entry,Washer/Dryer Hook-up,Finished Bath,Lower/Terrace
- Attic: None
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Stone, Two or More, Basement
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,226
- Total interior livable area: 2,226 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage-Single Detached, Carport-Single Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
- Carport spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range View
Lot
- Size: 7.51 Acres
- Features: Allow RVs, Level Yard, Pasture, Private, Rolling, Unrestricted
- Residential vegetation: Partially Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 7505405135
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional,Cabin
- Property subtype: Residential, Cabin
Materials
- Wood Siding, Stone
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1983
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well, Private
- Utilities for property: Cell Service Available
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Franklin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $269/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $340,430
- Annual tax amount: $1,202
- Date on market: 4/8/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
$565,400
$537,000 - $594,000
$2,779/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $599,000$269/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26046854 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2026 | Contingent | $599,000$269/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26046854 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $599,000+33.1%$269/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26046854 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2024 | Sold | $450,000+76.8%$202/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26036932 Report a problem | ||
| 11/18/2019 | Sold | $254,500-11.9%$114/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26013111 Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2019 | Listed for sale | $289,000$130/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies Association of Realtors & MLS #26013111 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,203 +22.9% | $340,430 +26% |
| 2024 | $979 +1.2% | $270,090 |
| 2023 | $967 +5.3% | $270,090 +57.3% |
| 2022 | $919 +3.1% | $171,720 |
| 2021 | $891 +5.1% | $171,720 |
| 2020 | $847 +1.6% | $171,720 |
| 2019 | $834 | $171,720 +0.1% |
| 2018 | $834 +6.1% | $171,560 |
| 2017 | $786 | $171,560 |
| 2016 | $786 | $171,560 |
| 2015 | $786 +3% | $171,560 -35.9% |
| 2014 | $763 | $267,710 |
| 2013 | $763 | $267,710 |
| 2012 | -- | $267,710 |
| 2011 | -- | $267,710 |
| 2010 | -- | $267,710 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$3,072/mo
Principal & interest
$2857
Property taxes
$215
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Neighborhood: 28734
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10East Franklin ElementaryGrades: K-4Distance: 2 mi
- 6/10Macon Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 6/10Franklin HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.6 mi
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- 1032 Bethel Church Rd
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