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$295,000

Franklin, NC 28734
Listed by Colleen Hannah · Coldwell Banker Advantage
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,152 sqft
Year built
1984

About this home

Rare opportunity to own a beautifully maintained, move-in ready cottage in the highly sought-after Cowee area of Franklin, offering 2.4± acres of gently rolling usable land, mountain views, pastoral scenery, and the flexibility today’s buyers are searching for. Ideal for gardening, outdoor recreation, homesteading, or mini-farm potential, this property offers a unique blend of privacy, functionality, and easy mountain living. The spacious screened-in porch creates the perfect place to relax and take in the peaceful surroundings, while the home’s open-concept upper level provides comfortable everyday living with natural flow for gathering and entertaining. Two private lower-level bedrooms offer a practical layout for guests, full-time living, or a mountain retreat setup. A valuable added feature, the property includes RV hookup, creating extra flexibility for travel, visitors, or additional utility options rarely found in this price range. Located just minutes from downtown Franklin, shopping, dining, and outdoor recreation, this home offers the increasingly hard-to-find combination of usable acreage, convenient access, and peaceful country setting. Whether you are searching for a full-time residence, weekend escape, or investment opportunity, this Cowee property stands out for its land, versatility, and lifestyle appeal. * Seller offered Home Warranty*

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
CAR4340443
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
None
Status
Active
Days on market
148
On market date
February 3, 2026
Stories
N/A
Garage spaces
N/A
Lot size
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Iotla Valley Elementary
3.59 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
392
Student:teacher ratio
11.9:1
District
Macon County Schools
Middle
Macon Middle School
8.41 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
7.15 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

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$59,000 down
$236,000 loan
Principal & interest$1,531
Property tax (est.)$246
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated July 1, 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.