Residential at 4187 W Old Murphy Road, Franklin, NC 28734, Franklin
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$300,000

4187 W Old Murphy Road, Franklin, NC 28734
Franklin, NC 28734
Listed by Richard Shays · Dana H Jones Realty
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2.5
Living area
1,600 sqft
Year built
1978

About this home

2nd lot up top comes with home. Currently has a camper and well house. It is a prime location for a tiny home or Glamping Airbnb. This property is nestled on West Old Murphy Road — the same road that leads directly to Standing Indian Campground and the Appalachian Trail — this home is a short-term rental dream. With two completely separate living levels, each with its own entrance, savvy investors will immediately recognize the income potential. The upper level features 2 bedrooms, a full bath and half bath. The lower level offers a flex room, full living area, laundry room, and full bath — . Currently has a camper and well house. It is a prime location for a tiny home or Glamping Airbnb. ideal for hosting hikers, AT thru-hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts year-round. Located within the Nantahala National Forest corridor with access to world-class hiking, trout fishing on the Nantahala River, and some of the best trails in the Southern Appalachians. Whether you're looking for a primary residence with rental income potential or a pure investment property, this one checks all the boxes.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Hive MLS
MLS #
98544528
Property type
Residential
Subdivision
Lindsay's Mtn Terrace
Status
Active
Days on market
167
On market date
May 3, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2.5
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
2.1 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Cartoogechaye Elementary
5.57 mi away · Grades -1-4
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
315
Student:teacher ratio
11.3:1
District
Macon County Schools
Middle
Macon Middle School
8.98 mi away · Grades 7-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
598
Student:teacher ratio
15.0:1
District
Macon County Schools
High
Franklin High
8.37 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
993
Student:teacher ratio
17.4:1
District
Macon County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Franklin's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). EPA National Walkability Index only -- nearby-amenity data not cached yet for this area.

16
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
3.2 / 20 -- Least walkable

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$1,957/mo
$60,000 down
$240,000 loan
Principal & interest$1,557
Property tax (est.)$250
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Hive MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 19, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.