OFF MARKET

Off market sep 2021 for $350K

$518,493

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,793/mo

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131 Watauga Rd, Franklin, NC 28734

About this home

* * AUCTION, ONLINE ONLY * * CREEKFRONT! APPOX 180 FT. Completely Renovated farmhouse on 40 +/- UNRESTRICTED acres with open meadows and large mature trees. Property sells at or above minimum opening bid of $290,000. Bidding begins on July 22nd and ends at noon on July 29th (Soft Close) 40 +/- acres with open meadows and large mature trees. 3.9 miles from downtown Franklin. Right off of 441N. Minutes to Cherokee and Dillsboro/Sylva. 3/1 Charming historic farmhouse. Move in ready. Completely remodeled in 2019. Long range views from multiple additional building sites. Built in old farm roads leading to the top of the property. Large barn perfect for cars, workshop or animals. Small farm shed next to home. Commercial potential. Could be used for campground, tiny home development, or multiple homesites. This auction is subject to a 10% buyers premium. OWNER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT AN OFFER PRIOR TO AUCTION. Preview Property Saturday, July 17th 10:00 to 1:00 pm & Sunday, July 25th 11:00 - 2:00 pm. or by appointment anytime. CALL for URL of auction bidding platform. -NCAL# 8704. .

Single-familyProperty Type

1924Year Built

40 acresLot Size

Listed by Martin Kimsey • RE/MAX ELITE REALTY

Contact: 8283494600

Bought with Teresa Seay • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty

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•Source:HCMLS #96901

Redfin Estimate

$518,493

$168K since sold in September 2021$10K since September

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This home's estimate is 85% higher than the average sale price ($280K) of 1 comparable home.

SOLD APR 6, 2026
$280,245
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2 beds2 baths1,235 sq ft
744 Coon Creek Rd, Franklin, NC 28734

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$1,891/mo

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Market trends in 28734, NC

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-list price

96.0%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$320K

$4K MoM

Avg. days on market

70d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

146

2 MoM

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NEW 6 HRS AGO
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2 beds2 baths— sq ft
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FOR SALE BY OWNER
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Sale history for 131 Watauga Rd

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,402

$265,200 + $111,780

$376,980

2024

$1,402 (+5.9%)

$265,200 + $111,780

$376,980

2023

$1,323 (+8.4%)

$265,200 + $111,680

$376,880

2022

$1,221 (+3.1%)

$213,840 + $22,870

$236,710

2021

$1,184 (+5.3%)

$213,840 + $22,870

$236,710

2020

$1,124 (+1.2%)

$213,840 + $22,870

$236,710

2019

$1,111 (−6.2%)

$213,840 + $22,870

$236,710

2018

$1,185

$246,400 + $23,700

$270,100

2017

$1,185 (+2.4%)

$246,400 + $23,700

$270,100

2016

$1,157 (+2.0%)

$246,400 + $23,700

$270,100

2015

$1,134 (−21.6%)

$246,400 + $23,700

$270,100

2014

$1,446

$422,400 + $22,490

$444,890

Tax history for 131 Watauga Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,402

$265,200 + $111,780

$376,980

2024

$1,402 (+5.9%)

$265,200 + $111,780

$376,980

2023

$1,323 (+8.4%)

$265,200 + $111,680

$376,880

2022

$1,221 (+3.1%)

$213,840 + $22,870

$236,710

2021

$1,184 (+5.3%)

$213,840 + $22,870

$236,710

2020

$1,124 (+1.2%)

$213,840 + $22,870

$236,710

2019

$1,111 (−6.2%)

$213,840 + $22,870

$236,710

2018

$1,185

$246,400 + $23,700

$270,100

2017

$1,185 (+2.4%)

$246,400 + $23,700

$270,100

2016

$1,157 (+2.0%)

$246,400 + $23,700

$270,100

2015

$1,134 (−21.6%)

$246,400 + $23,700

$270,100

2014

$1,446

$422,400 + $22,490

$444,890

*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

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Lot depth

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Lot size

44 Acres

Year renovated

1954

Sq. Ft.

1,146

Year built

1924

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Macon County

APN

7506260176

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

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HOA Dues

—

Garage

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Features

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Last updated by owner on Aug 27, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Gravel, None

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1

Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Natural Gas

Interior Features
Furnished: Partially
Appliances: Dryer, Electric Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Gas Log

Room Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Basement Details: Crawl Space

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Porch
Roof: Metal

Building Information
Levels: One and One Half
Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding

Property Features
Has View
Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
Other Structures: Barn(s), Shed(s), Workshop

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Features: Pasture, Subdivided, Wooded
Lot Size : 40
Lot Size Area: 40
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 40

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,123.96

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Septic Tank

Location

Location Information
Directions: Take 441 N to right on Watauga Rd. First home on right. Look for L/A sign.
Subdivision Name: None

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,146
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 44 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: 1954
County: Macon County
APN: 7506260176

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2026

Other

Listing Information
List AOR: HighlandsCashiersBoardOfRealtors
AttributionContact: 8283494600

Around this home

Schools

Iotla Elementary

Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 3.7mi

8/10

Macon Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.6mi

6/10

Franklin High

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.0mi

5/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 95° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

6 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years

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Franklin, NC • 28734

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In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$493,000 – $597,000

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Home values near 131 Watauga Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
473 Watauga Road, Franklin, NC 2 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1864 Sq. Ft.	$381,727
181 Camelot Est Road Unit 19, Franklin, NC - Beds \| - Baths \| 732 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
166 Camelot Est Road, Franklin, NC - Beds \| - Baths \| 1344 Sq. Ft.	$170,525
535 Camelot Est Road, Franklin, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 432 Sq. Ft.	$128,742

Address	Redfin Estimate
6120 Sylva Road, Franklin, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2100 Sq. Ft.	$439,913
517 Camelot Est Road, Franklin, NC - Beds \| - Baths \| 796 Sq. Ft.	$115,867

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