Tons of potential for this in town chalet. Walking distance to The Bascom. Great investment opportunity. Kitchen in lower level with room for living area or dining. Main level has living area, master bedroom and full bath. Upper loft has second bedroom and half bath. Lots of deck area for outdoor living and entertaining. This is a Fannie Mae Homepath property.
Single-familyProperty Type
1974Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$477Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by David Bee• Prestige Realty Group, LLC
Bought with Earl Walker• Keller Williams Great Smokies
Source:HCMLS #82151
Redfin Estimate
$461,259
$216K since sold in June 2020$2,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 44.3% lower than the average sale price ($829K) of 6 comparable homes.
Tons of potential for this in town chalet. Walking distance to The Bascom. Great investment opportunity. Kitchen in lower level with room for living area or dining. Main level has living area, master bedroom and full bath. Upper loft has second bedroom and half bath. Lots of deck area for outdoor living and entertaining. This is a Fannie Mae Homepath property.
Public Records
May 16, 2003
Sold
$135,000
$139/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,503
$123,750 + $229,720
$353,470
2024
$1,503 (+0.8%)
$123,750 + $229,720
$353,470
2023
$1,491 (+13.0%)
$123,750 + $229,720
$353,470
2022
$1,319
$75,000 + $131,520
$206,520
2021
$1,319 (+4.1%)
$75,000 + $131,520
$206,520
2020
$1,267 (+1.0%)
$75,000 + $131,520
$206,520
2019
$1,254 (+8.5%)
$75,000 + $131,520
$206,520
2018
$1,155
$81,600 + $120,850
$202,450
2017
$1,155
$81,600 + $120,850
$202,450
2016
$1,155 (+2.0%)
$81,600 + $120,850
$202,450
2015
$1,132 (+16.9%)
$81,600 + $120,850
$202,450
2014
$968
$82,880 + $121,900
$204,780
Tax history for 574 Franklin Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,503
$123,750 + $229,720
$353,470
2024
$1,503 (+0.8%)
$123,750 + $229,720
$353,470
2023
$1,491 (+13.0%)
$123,750 + $229,720
$353,470
2022
$1,319
$75,000 + $131,520
$206,520
2021
$1,319 (+4.1%)
$75,000 + $131,520
$206,520
2020
$1,267 (+1.0%)
$75,000 + $131,520
$206,520
2019
$1,254 (+8.5%)
$75,000 + $131,520
$206,520
2018
$1,155
$81,600 + $120,850
$202,450
2017
$1,155
$81,600 + $120,850
$202,450
2016
$1,155 (+2.0%)
$81,600 + $120,850
$202,450
2015
$1,132 (+16.9%)
$81,600 + $120,850
$202,450
2014
$968
$82,880 + $121,900
$204,780
*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: 256
Basement Finish: Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Continuous Wall
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Frame
Roof Shape Type: Gambrel
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BITTERSWEET HILLS
Living Sq. Ft: 968
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 512
Building Sq. Ft: 968
# of Stories: 1.5
Legal Description: LOT 10 BITTERSWEET HILLS
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 10,890
Legal Lot Number: 10
Municipality Type: 05
Municipality Name: HIGHLANDS CITY
Acres: 0.25
Zoning Code: HR1
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Municipality Tax District: HIGHLANDS
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 968
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1974
Year Renovated: 1989
County: Macon County
APN: 7540029884
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Highlands School
Public K-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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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, 19 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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Estimated sale price
$439,000 – $531,000
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