NANTAHALA RIVERFRONT Over 11 acres of exclusive private land on the Upper Nantahala River. Own both sides of the river & adjacent to USFS land. No neighbors & the best fishing in the east. Nice 3 bedroom, 3 bath home with wood floors, stone fireplace, new roof, updated kitchen and baths. Furnished & move in ready. Includes 1 BR guest cottage & utility shed with Polaris ATV & boats included. Nothing like this in western NC. Private gate, no HOA. Located on both sides of the river, Macon & Clay Counties
Sold for $975,000 on 04/25/25
$975,000
5206 Rainbow Springs Rd, Franklin, NC 28734
3beds
2,000sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1990
11.4 Acres Lot
$991,600 Zestimate®
$488/sqft
$2,223 Estimated rent
Home value
$991,600
$793,000 - $1.23M
$2,223/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: May 01, 2025 at 11:10am
Listed by:
Cynthia Sullivan 828-200-4036,
Old Town Brokers
Bought with:
Michael Anderson, 206714
Century 21 Black Bear Realty
Source: Mountain Lakes BOR,MLS#: 151496
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Electric, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Range, Washer, Dryer, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven, Dishwasher, Freezer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Washer/Dryer Connection
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Primary on Main, Double Vanity, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Tile Shower/Tub, Central Vacuum, Solid Surface Counters, Ceiling Fan(s), Attic Fan, Satellite Internet
- Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Hardwood
- Windows: Skylight(s), Window Treatments
- Basement: None
- Attic: None
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,000
- Total interior livable area: 2,000 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel, Driveway, No Garage
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck/Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Storage, Fire Pit
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Excellent View, Mountain(s)
- Waterfront features: River
- Body of water: Nantahala River
Lot
- Size: 11.40 Acres
- Features: Wooded, USFS Boundary, Level/Rolling Land, 11-25 Acres, Unrestricted
Details
- Additional structures: RV/Boat Storage, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 6513922645
- Zoning description: Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Raised Ranch
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Excellent
- Year built: 1990
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Franklin
- Subdivision: Rainbow Springs
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/25/2025 | Sold | $975,000-18.8%$488/sqft |
Source:  Mountain Lakes BOR #151496 Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2025 | Pending sale | $1,200,000$600/sqft |
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| 1/17/2025 | Listing removed | $1,200,000$600/sqft |
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| 12/28/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,200,000$600/sqft |
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| 10/24/2024 | Pending sale | $1,200,000+133%$600/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $454 | $142,570 |
| 2023 | $454 +5.1% | $142,570 +55.8% |
| 2022 | $432 | $91,510 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 28734
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Nantahala SchoolGrades: K-12Distance: 8.8 mi
- 6/10Macon Early College High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 13.6 mi
- 6/10Franklin HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 13.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Macon County
Source: Mountain Lakes BOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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