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Sold
$348,248
Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,049/mo
2
bd
•
1 ba
•
864
sq ft

4971 Rainbow Springs Rd, Franklin, NC 28734

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About this home

This home is located in Rainbow Springs with fishing rights to the award winning trout waters of the Nantahala River. This home is situated on a nice hill across the road from the river but looks down into the river. Adjoins USFS in the rear and has a full length front covered deck to view the river and listen to it. This home has a lot of nice rock work on the house and on the retaining wall approaching. Full basement that has a bath almost finished and 16 spots left in the 200 amp panel box if you wanted to finish the basement. Stainless steel sink down to clean trout and game. A MUST SEE!!! OWNER WANTS OFFERS. More land available if needed!

Single-familyProperty Type
1990Year Built
1.71 acresLot Size
$403Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records

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$348,248
$193K since sold in January 2017$8,000 since September

This home's estimate is 10.1% higher than the average sale price ($316K) of 5 comparable homes.

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Sale history for 4971 Rainbow Springs Rd

Tax history for 4971 Rainbow Springs Rd

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Public record

Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.71 Acres
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
864
Year built
1990
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
6523020215
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 27, 2026.

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Around this home

Schools

Nantahala School

Public K-12 • Assigned • 9.0mi

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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

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

2/10 Heat Factor

9 days above 90° expected this year, 24 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, 6 days in 30 years

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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