Welcome to Vern's Cabin! This affordable 1BR/1BA home in town is move in ready! Currently a popular rental on VRBO, you can either leave it on the rental market or enjoy it as your own personal mountain retreat and experience all the magnificent amenities living in downtown Highlands offers. Master BR is large enough for a king size bed. Easy to maintain with all electric utilities and encapsulated crawl space. Located off the main road so that you still have plenty of privacy. What's not to love about this little treasure! Don't wait too long or it will be gone.
Single-familyProperty Type
1976Year Built
0.5 acresLot Size
Listed by Debra Rogers• Country Club Properties
Contact: 8285262520
Bought with Craig Berry• Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT
Great fixer-upper with loads of potential! Walk to town! Don't wait to see this one. It may not last long! This cute 1BR/1BA home needs a lot of TLC but has a solid block foundation and is structurally sound. Will make a wonderful weekend getaway once it's fixed up!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,553
$150,000 + $226,480
$376,480
2024
$1,553 (+0.8%)
$150,000 + $216,310
$366,310
2023
$1,541 (+12.0%)
$150,000 + $216,310
$366,310
2022
$1,376
$117,600 + $98,640
$216,240
2021
$1,376 (+4.1%)
$117,600 + $98,640
$216,240
2020
$1,322 (+1.0%)
$117,600 + $98,640
$216,240
2019
$1,309 (+19.1%)
$117,600 + $98,640
$216,240
2018
$1,099 (−26.3%)
$125,000 + $66,610
$191,610
2017
$1,492
$200,000 + $66,610
$266,610
2016
$1,491 (+93.6%)
$200,000 + $66,610
$266,610
2015
$770 (+25.6%)
$200,000 + $66,610
$266,610
2014
$613
$170,000 + $77,150
$247,150
Tax history for 429 Franklin Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,553
$150,000 + $226,480
$376,480
2024
$1,553 (+0.8%)
$150,000 + $216,310
$366,310
2023
$1,541 (+12.0%)
$150,000 + $216,310
$366,310
2022
$1,376
$117,600 + $98,640
$216,240
2021
$1,376 (+4.1%)
$117,600 + $98,640
$216,240
2020
$1,322 (+1.0%)
$117,600 + $98,640
$216,240
2019
$1,309 (+19.1%)
$117,600 + $98,640
$216,240
2018
$1,099 (−26.3%)
$125,000 + $66,610
$191,610
2017
$1,492
$200,000 + $66,610
$266,610
2016
$1,491 (+93.6%)
$200,000 + $66,610
$266,610
2015
$770 (+25.6%)
$200,000 + $66,610
$266,610
2014
$613
$170,000 + $77,150
$247,150
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.5 Acres
Year renovated
1986
Sq. Ft.
640
Year built
1976
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
7540127779
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Gravel, Parking Lot
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
Has Heating
Heating: Electric
Interior Features
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), High Speed Internet
Window Features: Window Treatments
Furnished: Furnished
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Laminate
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Free Standing, Living Room, Other
Room Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Has Basement
Basement Details: Crawl Space, Exterior Entry, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Balcony
Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Covered, Deck, Front Porch
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Block, Frame, Wood Siding
Foundation Details: Block
Property Features
Has View
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Rolling Slope, Wooded, City Lot
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size : 0.5
Lot Size Area: 0.5
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.5
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,541.38
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Location Information
Directions: West on Main St., pass the bridge to The Bascom and look for 429 on the Right.
Subdivision Name: Brookside Park
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 640
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: 1986
County: Macon County
APN: 7540127779
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HighlandsCashiersBoardOfRealtors
AttributionContact: 8285262520
Around this home
Schools
Highlands School
Public K-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
6/10
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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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 20 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
June and 4.5 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$542,000 – $655,000
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