This large home is in excellent condition in a private setting! It features open floor plan, beautiful hardwood floors throughout & T & G cathedral ceiling. There's a great room/family room, plus 2 fireplaces - 1 propane with stonework & mantle; 1 wood-burning stove, plus 2 bedrooms upstairs and 3 bedrooms downstairs to accommodate a large family or extra guests easily and there's another room that could be a den or craft room. Huge wrap-around deck with big views & privacy. Central heat and air both up & down plus laundry room and an over-sized 2-car Garage both on the lower level.
The view from this lot is just incredible!! 2 acre parcel was purchased that ajoins this to total 6.64 acres, which gives you a 360 degree view. Community water and power to the property. Drive way in, and leveled. READY. Owner is a licensed NC Broker. Can help get you started with construction. Put in a septic, and you are ready for an RV. You've really got to see this view. Make an offer.
CSAOR #51714
Feb 22, 2013
Sold
$107,000
Jan 17, 2013
Listed
$114,900
RUSTIC PRIVATE HOME WITH VAULTED T & G CEILING, STONE FIREPLACE AND WOOD FLOORS. VIEW COULD BE IMPROVED. This home being sold AS IS. SEE NOTE ON SEPTIC
CSAOR #45528
Oct 12, 2009
Listed
$219,000
Public Records
Sep 12, 2002
Sold
$231,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,108
$34,870 + $249,020
$283,890
2024
$1,108 (+1.1%)
$34,870 + $249,020
$283,890
2023
$1,096 (+7.1%)
$34,870 + $249,020
$283,890
2022
$1,023
$16,490 + $161,470
$177,960
2021
$1,023 (+4.6%)
$16,490 + $161,470
$177,960
2020
$978 (+1.3%)
$16,490 + $161,470
$177,960
2019
$965 (+6.3%)
$16,490 + $161,470
$177,960
2018
$908
$18,110 + $158,870
$176,980
2017
$908
$18,110 + $158,870
$176,980
2016
$907 (+2.6%)
$18,110 + $158,870
$176,980
2015
$884 (−13.5%)
$18,110 + $158,870
$176,980
2014
$1,022
$48,800 + $212,980
$261,780
Tax history for 428 Howell Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,108
$34,870 + $249,020
$283,890
2024
$1,108 (+1.1%)
$34,870 + $249,020
$283,890
2023
$1,096 (+7.1%)
$34,870 + $249,020
$283,890
2022
$1,023
$16,490 + $161,470
$177,960
2021
$1,023 (+4.6%)
$16,490 + $161,470
$177,960
2020
$978 (+1.3%)
$16,490 + $161,470
$177,960
2019
$965 (+6.3%)
$16,490 + $161,470
$177,960
2018
$908
$18,110 + $158,870
$176,980
2017
$908
$18,110 + $158,870
$176,980
2016
$907 (+2.6%)
$18,110 + $158,870
$176,980
2015
$884 (−13.5%)
$18,110 + $158,870
$176,980
2014
$1,022
$48,800 + $212,980
$261,780
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.8 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,068
Year built
1992
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
6599009471
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump, Propane
Interior Features
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
Flooring: Hardwood
Fireplace Features: Gas Log
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Finished, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Building Information
Construction Materials: Block, Cedar
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Cabin
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Lot Size Acres: 2.8
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Shared Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Location Information
Directions: 28 North to Right on Cowee Creek RD to Left on Snow Hill RD to 2nd Rickman Creek Rd then Right on Matlock Creek Rd to Right on Howell Rd bear right at road fork then bear left to Listing @ 428.
Subdivision Name: n/a
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,068
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.8 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1992
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 6599009471
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2026
Other
Listing Information
AttributionContact: 8283494600
Around this home
Schools
Iotla Elementary
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 4.8mi
8/10
Macon Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 9.2mi
6/10
Franklin High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.0mi
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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 94° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
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