OFF MARKET

Off Market May 2022 for $575K

$592,685

•

1,500

sq ft

1698 Gardner Rd, Castalia, NC 27816

About this home

Embrace the outdoors & surround yourself with nature in this spectacular contemporary, passive solar home nestled on nearly 33 acres. This one checks off all the boxes: sun-filled open living, family room w/ towering cut-stone fireplace/wood stove, well appointed kitchen w/ solid surface counters & abundance of storage, MASSIVE outdoor patio w/ kitchen & raised gardens, multiple outbuildings, wired workshop w/ forge, horse facilities, chicken coop, stocked pond, open fields, so much more! BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

Single-familyProperty Type

1983Year Built

32.88 acresLot Size

$395Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Andrea Short • Rochelle Moon Realty

Bought with Chris Gorman • Keller Williams Preferred Realty

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•Source:TMLS #2436882

Redfin Estimate

$592,685

$18K since sold in May 2022$14K since July

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This home's estimate is 109.9% higher than the average sale price ($282K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$265,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,603 sq ft
254 Sequoia Dr, Louisburg, NC 27549
SOLD FEB 27, 2026
$287,900
B
3 beds2 baths1,851 sq ft
91 Gardner Rd, Castalia, NC 27816
SOLD JAN 16, 2026
$319,500
C
3 beds2 baths1,486 sq ft
15 Gina Lee Ter, Louisburg, NC 27549
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$290,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths1,843 sq ft
9228 Main St, Castalia, NC 27816
SOLD JAN 12, 2026
$359,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,998 sq ft
3256 N Old Franklin Rd, Spring Hope, NC 27882
SOLD MAR 26, 2026
$173,000
F
3 beds1 bath1,325 sq ft
2517 N Old Franklin Rd, Spring Hope, NC 27882

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$134,580

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Market trends in 27882, NC

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

98.5%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$355K

$45K MoM

Avg. days on market

67d

3 days MoM

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0 MoM

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Sale history for 1698 Gardner Rd

Date

Event

Price

TMLS #2436882

May 11, 2022

Sold

$575,000

$383/sq ft

May 11, 2022

Sold

$575,000

$383/sq ft

Mar 28, 2022

Pending

—

Mar 17, 2022

Listed

$549,000

$366/sq ft

Mar 17, 2022

Coming Soon

$549,000

$366/sq ft

Mar 16, 2022

Listed

$549,000

$366/sq ft

TMLS #2013668

Aug 18, 2015

Sold

$220,000

$147/sq ft

Aug 18, 2015

Sold

$220,000

$147/sq ft

Jul 4, 2015

Pending

—

Jun 13, 2015

Listed

$220,000

$147/sq ft

Jun 13, 2015

Listed

$220,000

$147/sq ft

+20

This home was built by the present owner, who is an engineer. Built with 2x6 exterior walls, passive solar heat, and super insulated. They built the house and have added some very nice plants and features over the years. The property has mature Oak Trees, open fields, a pond, out buildings, blue berry bushes, grape vines, garden areas, raised beds, walking trails, and plenty of seclusion in a great community. It also has several more beautiful building sites. Come, hunt, fish, and relax in paradise!!

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,582 (+38.3%)

$102,120 + $315,150

$417,270

2024

$1,867 (+46.0%)

$102,120 + $194,480

$296,600

2023

$1,279 (+0.8%)

$35,178 + $98,800

$133,978

2022

$1,269 (−1.0%)

$35,178 + $98,800

$133,978

2021

$1,282 (−0.6%)

$35,178 + $98,800

$133,978

2020

$1,290 (+0.8%)

2019

$1,280 (+0.7%)

$35,178 + $98,800

$133,978

2018

$1,271 (−0.3%)

$35,178 + $98,800

$133,978

2017

$1,275 (−2.7%)

$30,975 + $91,610

$122,585

2016

$1,311

$30,975 + $91,610

$122,585

2015

$1,311 (+7.3%)

$30,975 + $91,610

$122,585

2014

$1,222 (+1.0%)

$30,975 + $91,610

$122,585

2013

$1,210

$30,975 + $91,610

$122,585

2012

$1,210 (+2.6%)

$30,975 + $91,610

$122,585

2011

$1,180

$28,988 + $91,611

$120,599

Tax history for 1698 Gardner Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,582 (+38.3%)

$102,120 + $315,150

$417,270

2024

$1,867 (+46.0%)

$102,120 + $194,480

$296,600

2023

$1,279 (+0.8%)

$35,178 + $98,800

$133,978

2022

$1,269 (−1.0%)

$35,178 + $98,800

$133,978

2021

$1,282 (−0.6%)

$35,178 + $98,800

$133,978

2020

$1,290 (+0.8%)

2019

$1,280 (+0.7%)

$35,178 + $98,800

$133,978

2018

$1,271 (−0.3%)

$35,178 + $98,800

$133,978

2017

$1,275 (−2.7%)

$30,975 + $91,610

$122,585

2016

$1,311

$30,975 + $91,610

$122,585

2015

$1,311 (+7.3%)

$30,975 + $91,610

$122,585

2014

$1,222 (+1.0%)

$30,975 + $91,610

$122,585

2013

$1,210

$30,975 + $91,610

$122,585

2012

$1,210 (+2.6%)

$30,975 + $91,610

$122,585

2011

$1,180

$28,988 + $91,611

$120,599

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

13.64 Acres

Year renovated

2000

Sq. Ft.

2,367

Year built

1983

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Franklin County

APN

14605

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel, Unpaved, Workshop in Garage

Interior

Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1

Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 2

Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
Interior Features: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Pantry, Primary Downstairs, Tile Counters
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Insert, Stone, Wood Burning
Fireplaces Total: 1
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Tile

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Glass, Masonite, Steel Siding
Building Area Total: 1500.0
Structure Type: Site Built

Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Enclosed, Patio, Porch, Screened
Foundation Details: Slab
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters

Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1500.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: One
Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s), Storage, Workshop
Ownership Type: Other

Land Information
Horse: Yes

Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 32.88
Lot Size Area: 32.88
Lot Size Dimensions: Varies see old survey
Lot Size Square Feet: 1432252.8
Lot Size Units: Acres
Zoning: AR

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 1595.0

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Passive Solar, Wood Stove
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air, Heat Pump

Location

HOA Information
Association: No
Association Amenities: Trail(s)
Association Fee: 0.0
Association Fee 2: 0.0
Association Fee Includes: Unknown

School Information
Elementary School: Franklin - Ed Best
Middle Or Junior School: Franklin - Bunn
High School: Franklin - Bunn

Location Information
County Or Parish: Franklin
Directions: From Louisburg: NC-56 E/NC-581 S, right onto NC-581 S, straight onto Duke Memorial Rd, left onto Gardner Rd. Property on the left, turn at soil driveway with red gate. NO SIGN, SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, BUYERS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A NC BROKER.
Latitude: 36.047579
Longitude: -78.133708
Postal Code: 27816
Road Frontage Type: Other

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,367
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 13.64 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1983
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Franklin County
APN: 14605

Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026

Other

hidden custom fields
Laundry Room, Main Level

Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2022-05-12
Documents Change Timestamp: 2024-06-17T04:44:51Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2023-09-16T00:55:43Z

Around this home

Schools

Edward Best Elementary

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.8mi

6/10

Bunn Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.8mi

3/10

Bunn High

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.2mi

4/10

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Lifestyle

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Historical weather

Castalia, NC • 27816

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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 5.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$564,000 – $682,000

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Home values near 1698 Gardner Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1906 Gardner Road Unit 1918, Spring Hope, NC 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1176 Sq. Ft.	$197,292
1350 Gardner Road, Louisburg, NC 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1848 Sq. Ft.	$723,698

Address	Redfin Estimate
1725 Gardner Road, Castalia, NC 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2052 Sq. Ft.	$227,273
182 Layton Store Road, Castalia, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1265 Sq. Ft.	$156,055

Address	Redfin Estimate
1683 Gardner Road, Castalia, NC - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1680 Sq. Ft.	$341,291
135 Layton Store Road, Castalia, NC 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1711 Sq. Ft.	$651,119

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