Bring your imagination and transform this Chink Log Home into a showplace! Nestled on 5+ acres that adjoins USFS in the peaceful Cowee Community. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the natural setting where your privacy is insured and you have 100's of USFS acres to explore. Previous long range view can be opened up with some trimming. Original home was 1BR/1BA. Owner purchased in 1991 & made several additions. Unique floorplan w/many rooms. 3 BRs, Office, Sunroom, 4 Full Baths. Main Level has Primary BR + Guest BR. 2 Upper Level Wings - one has Guest Suite w/Full Bath, the other is a Bonus Room w/Full Bath. Central Heat & Air new 2017. Hardwood Floors, Beadboard & Glass Block Walls. Big Jetted Tub in room off Primary BR & a Jetted Tub in Bonus Room. No warranties as they have not been used for years. Home being SOLD AS IS. Lots of deferred maintenance. Multiple active leaks in roof & windows. Roll up your sleeves, do the work and this could be the mountain home you've been dreaming of. Home is priced accordingly. No internet - Buyers to investigate options. Rough, gravel winding road for 1/2 mile, 4WD or AWD a MUST. CAUTION: No pickets on deck railing. New Well Pump 3/2024.
Sold for $233,000 on 05/08/24
$233,000
523 Sundown Dr, Franklin, NC 28734
3beds
--sqft
Residential, Cabin
Built in 1985
5.08 Acres Lot
$419,900 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$2,137 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 20, 2025 at 08:23pm
Listed by:
Stephanie Sainz,
Bald Head Realty,
Kathy Clifton,
Bald Head Realty
Bought with:
Board Member Non
Non Board Office
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS,MLS#: 26036198
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
- Main level bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 258.7
- Dimensions: 19.9 x 13
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Area: 216.48
- Dimensions: 16.4 x 13.2
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 108.3
- Dimensions: 11.4 x 9.5
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 271.4
- Dimensions: 23 x 11.8
Office
- Level: Second
Heating
- Electric, Wood, Propane, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Bonus Room, Breakfast Bar, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Main Level Living, Primary w/Ensuite, Primary on Main Level, Split Bedroom, Sunroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Access Only
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove, Stone
Interior area
- Living area range: 1801-2000 Square Feet
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Carport-Single Attached
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Rustic Appearance
- Has view: Yes
- View description: View-Winter
Lot
- Size: 5.08 Acres
- Features: Adjoins USFS, Other-See Remarks
- Residential vegetation: Partially Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Storage Building/Shed
- Parcel number: 6597773624
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Log,Cottage,Cabin
- Property subtype: Residential, Cabin
Materials
- Log
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1985
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well, Private
- Utilities for property: Cell Service Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Franklin
- Subdivision: Ruby Valley
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Gravel