Off Market Nov 2015 for $165K

$357,489

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,080/mo

•

1,800

sq ft

553 Grouse Rd, Franklin, NC 28734

About this home

Cottage/cabin in in the trees. Like living in a tree house with updated kitchen/Stainless app/living room/New sliding glass doors/rock fireplace. 3 bedroom, 2 and 1/2 baths. Fantastic long range views comes with this as well as the furniture down to the grill. Lots of decking front and rear. Babbling branch too. A must see in the morning at the low clouds looking like a blanket over Watauga Valley, and the sunset in the afternoons. Gated Community and Clubhouse. Take a look. OK to drive by. Re/Max Sign up. Seller called today. .. 4-16-15. said just ready to move this.

Single-familyProperty Type

1981Year Built

2.26 acresLot Size

$199Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by • Re/Max Elite Realty

Contact: 8283494600

Bought with • Keller Williams Realty Of Franklin

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•Source:CSAOR #55438

Redfin Estimate

$357,489

$192K since sold in November 2015$1,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 15.5% lower than the average sale price ($423K) of 2 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 27, 2025
$456,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,430 sq ft
640 Flowers Gap Rd, Franklin, NC 28734
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$390,000
B
2 beds3 baths1,750 sq ft
200 Mica Cir, Franklin, NC 28734

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Market trends in 28734, NC

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-List Price

95.7%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$317K

$7K MoM

Avg. days on market

72d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

144

16 MoM

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Sale history for 553 Grouse Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,062

$35,000 + $231,140

$266,140

2024

$1,062 (+1.1%)

$35,000 + $231,140

$266,140

2023

$1,050 (−6.6%)

$35,000 + $231,140

$266,140

2022

$1,124

$35,000 + $158,150

$193,150

2021

$1,124 (+4.5%)

$35,000 + $158,150

$193,150

2020

$1,075 (+1.2%)

$35,000 + $158,150

$193,150

2019

$1,062 (+15.9%)

$35,000 + $158,150

$193,150

2018

$917

$11,500 + $161,130

$172,630

2017

$917

$11,500 + $161,130

$172,630

2016

$916 (+2.6%)

$11,500 + $161,130

$172,630

2015

$893 (+14.9%)

$11,500 + $161,130

$172,630

2014

$777

$11,500 + $184,920

$196,420

Tax history for 553 Grouse Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,062

$35,000 + $231,140

$266,140

2024

$1,062 (+1.1%)

$35,000 + $231,140

$266,140

2023

$1,050 (−6.6%)

$35,000 + $231,140

$266,140

2022

$1,124

$35,000 + $158,150

$193,150

2021

$1,124 (+4.5%)

$35,000 + $158,150

$193,150

2020

$1,075 (+1.2%)

$35,000 + $158,150

$193,150

2019

$1,062 (+15.9%)

$35,000 + $158,150

$193,150

2018

$917

$11,500 + $161,130

$172,630

2017

$917

$11,500 + $161,130

$172,630

2016

$916 (+2.6%)

$11,500 + $161,130

$172,630

2015

$893 (+14.9%)

$11,500 + $161,130

$172,630

2014

$777

$11,500 + $184,920

$196,420

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2.26 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,800

Year built

1981

Style

Other

County

Macon County

APN

7517458124

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 27, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Attached

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Exhaust Fan, Electric, Forced Air

Interior Features
Interior Features: Open Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s), Pantry
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Furnished: Furnished
Appliances: Electric Range, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
Roof: Composition, Shingle

Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Construction Materials: Cedar, Wood Siding, Stucco

Property Features
Has View

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Cabin
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Cabin,Residential

Land Information
Elevation Units: Feet

Lot Information
Lot Features: Rolling Slope, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 2.26
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 2.26

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $893.72

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank

Location

Location Information
Directions: 441 N, R on Watauga Rd, to end, Through Gate ( need gate code or remote control) Rd Becomes Deer Run, to L on Pioneer Trail, to R on Grouse RD to End. On R...553.. Garage and the very end is not with the property.
Subdivision Name: Watauga Vista

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,800
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.26 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1981
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 7517458124

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 • 6.4mi

8/10

Macon Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 7.0mi

6/10

Franklin High

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.9mi

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

2/10 Heat Factor

8 days above 92° expected this year, 22 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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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
338 Grouse Rd, Franklin, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1248 Sq. Ft.	$230,248
895 Scofield Rd, Franklin, NC 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1960 Sq. Ft.	$492,069

Address	Redfin Estimate
466 Grouse Rd, Franklin, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2681 Sq. Ft.	$538,519
651 Skyland Dr, Franklin, NC 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2638 Sq. Ft.	$416,893

Address	Redfin Estimate
437 Grouse Rd, Franklin, NC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2154 Sq. Ft.	$410,120
397 Brandy Ln, Franklin, NC 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1506 Sq. Ft.	$243,313

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