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$95,000

Est. $589/mo —

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5140 Tessentee Rd, Franklin, NC 28734

About this home

Calling all builders, investors, and renovation buyers! This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home is situated on approximately 1.66 unrestricted acres in Otto, offering plenty of potential for renovation, expansion, or your next investment project. With no restrictions, the property provides flexibility for a variety of uses. Bring your vision and transform this fixer-upper into something special. Don't miss this opportunity to invest in a beautiful area of Western North Carolina!

Single-familyProperty Type

1966Year Built

1.66 acresLot Size

Listed by Candy Wood • Keller Williams Great Smokies - Sylva

Contact: 8285864616

Listing updated: Sep 24, 2026 at 08:49am

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:CSAOR #26048238

Payment calculator

$589 per month

Principal and interest$531

Property taxes

$36

HOA dues

Home insurance

$22

Utilities

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

South Macon Elementary

Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 5.4mi

5/10

Macon Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 6.7mi

6/10

Macon Early College High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.1mi

7/10

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Lifestyle

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Market insights

5140 Tessentee Rd · $95,000

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 62 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 5% below list price.

LIST PRICE

Median sale price in this area is $358,823. (278% higher than this home)

PRICE DROP

20% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.

Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Interior features
Other interior features
Storm windows

Bathrooms
1 full bathroom

Kitchen
Electric water heater

Flooring
Vinyl flooring

Heating & cooling
Has heating (other type)
No central cooling

Sale and tax history for 5140 Tessentee Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$432

$35,650 + $56,360

$92,010

2024

$432 (+2.9%)

$35,650 + $56,360

$92,010

2023

$420 (−9.1%)

$35,650 + $56,360

$92,010

2022

$462

$19,830 + $50,930

$70,760

2021

$462 (+9.6%)

$19,830 + $50,930

$70,760

2020

$422 (+3.2%)

$19,830 + $50,930

$70,760

2019

$409 (+2.2%)

$19,830 + $50,930

$70,760

2018

$400

$23,490 + $50,150

$73,640

2017

$400 (+0.2%)

$23,490 + $50,150

$73,640

2016

$399 (+6.7%)

$23,490 + $50,150

$73,640

2015

$374 (+22.2%)

$23,490 + $50,150

$73,640

2014

$306

$33,840 + $37,630

$71,470

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

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Lot depth

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Lot size

1.5 Acres

Year renovated

1985

Finished Sq. Ft.

760

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

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Total Sq. Ft.

760

Year built

1966

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Macon County

APN

7500788752

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

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Last updated by owner on Aug 27, 2026.

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

9 days above 93° expected this year, 25 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

85/ 100

Very good sunlight

Sunscore

This home receives average direct sun exposure in Franklin. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

8.7 hrs

5.5 hrs

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Redfin Estimate for 5140 Tessentee Rd

$86,204

$8,796 under list price of $95K

Nearby comparable homes

The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $107K to $323K.

SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$107,000 Last sold price
2 beds1 bath716 sq ft
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larger lot
16 years older
Local rules require you to be signed in
34 Brooks Ln, Otto, NC 28763
$205,000 Last sold price
2 beds1 bath884 sq ft
34 Brooks Ln, Otto, NC 28763
Source: Public Records
smaller lot
20 years newer
Local rules require you to be signed in
1473 East Hickory Knoll Rd, Franklin, NC 28734
$275,000 Last sold price
3 beds1 bath816 sq ft
1473 East Hickory Knoll Rd, Franklin, NC 28734
Source: Public Records
smaller lot
2 years newer
Local rules require you to be signed in
187 Old Cabin Rd, Franklin, NC 28734
$170,000 Last sold price
2 beds1 bath616 sq ft
187 Old Cabin Rd, Franklin, NC 28734
Source: Public Records
smaller lot
3 years older
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514 Mark Dowdle Rd, Franklin, NC 28734
$280,000 Last sold price
2 beds1.5 baths1,210 sq ft
514 Mark Dowdle Rd, Franklin, NC 28734
Source: Public Records
smaller lot
11 years newer
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$323,000 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths1,069 sq ft
154 Cactus Ln, Franklin, NC 28734
smaller lot
3 years newer

Rental earnings

Est. $1,143 per month, based on comparable rentals

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