HOUSE IS OCCUPIED. No drive bys. Your agent must be present with you. Discover a little slice of privacy right inside the city limits of Franklin off the desirable Baird Cove area! This quaint and cozy cottage sits on an open, level yard that feels surprisingly tucked away while keeping the conveniences of town close by. What truly sets this property apart is the opportunity it offers. A separate driveway provides access to a potential additional building site, opening the door for a future home, or other possibilities. The existing home is served by a private well, with city water available, giving you options for the future. RVs are allowed, and the storage shed conveys with the property. With usable land, flexibility, privacy, and an in-town location, this property is ready for someone to enjoy it as it is or imagine what it could become. 3 mins from downtown Franklin!
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.75 acresLot Size
$233Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Stefanie Conley• Keller Williams Great Smokies
Appliances: Electric Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Asbestos
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning Specification: FR1
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.75
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Dirt, Gravel
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Location
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Unspecified
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Unspecified
Location Information
Directions: Take US-23/74 E toward Franklin. Take US-441 N/US-23 toward Franklin, W. Palmer St then right onto Baird Cove Rd. Take right onto Childers Rd. First house on left 18 Childers Rd. 2nd driveway access is off of Baird Cove Rd.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 752
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.75 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Macon County
APN: 6584594495
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 6, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 752
Living Area: 752
Above Grade Finished Area: 752
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 752
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Second Living Quarters Heated Living Area: 0
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Cartoogechaye Elementary
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 2.3mi
6/10
Macon Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi
6/10
Franklin High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
5/10
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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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° expected this year, 20 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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Historical weather
Franklin, NC • 28734
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Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 6% for direct sun exposure in Franklin. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$166,000 – $201,000
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