Breathtaking million dollar view right at 3400' elevation with year round access? It is possible! This very well cared for cabin in Watauga Vista has end of the road privacy and the most amazing year round views! New deck and stairs, gazeebo, whole house generator, 11x20 storage building, fresh interior paint and more. Boasting 3 bd, 2.5 ba, kitchen/dining combo (all appliances updated in last 4 years), large living room with cast iron gas fireplace insert w/blower, beautiful tongue & groove wood ceilings, heated oversized 2-car garage, lower terrace. Home also has a commercial (650lb limit) stairlift installed, new enlarged gutter system/new drain. The gated community has a clubhouse, lake, 3 picnic areas (one with a nice waterfall), creeks, walking trails and easy year round access paved roads throughout. Property is made up of 2 parcels (one in Jackson Co/one in Macon Co) and adjoins USFS on one side. Furnishings are negotiable
Single-familyProperty Type
1989Year Built
0.64 acresLot Size
$234Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Christy Mitchell• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Great Smokys Realty
Bought with Non Member• Canopy Administration
Source:CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3828896
Redfin Estimate
$530,231
$75K since sold in July 2026$1,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 20.5% higher than the average sale price ($440K) of 1 comparable home.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,512
Basement Finish: Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Electric
Heating Type: Electric
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Continuous Wall
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Frame
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: WATAUGA VISTA
Living Sq. Ft: 2,268
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,512
Building Sq. Ft: 3,024
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: LOT 413 R SEC 15 WATAUGA VISTAMACON/JACKSON LINE .64 AC MACON/.46 AC JACKSON
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 27,878
Legal Lot Number: 413
Municipality Name: MILLSHOAL
Acres: 0.64
Zoning Code: R
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,268
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.64 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1989
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 7517564077
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Iotla Elementary
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 6.6mi
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Macon Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 7.2mi
6/10
Franklin High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.1mi
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
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 92° expected this year, 18 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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Historical weather
Franklin, NC • 28734
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Sun exposure
97/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 1% for direct sun exposure in Franklin. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$504,000 – $610,000
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