Motivated Seller! This is your chance to claim a rare piece of Western North Carolina—over 28 acres of private riverfront and your own forested mountainside. Nestled in the heart of Swannanoa, this property includes a house perfect for launching your mountain lifestyle. Fish from your own banks, hike your own trails, and watch the sunrise from your own peak. Swannanoa is seeing new life, with growth and energy returning to its roots. Be part of the resurgence while holding one of the most unique parcels in the valley. Seclusion, views, water, elevation—it’s all here. Whether you're looking for a private retreat, future homestead, development or investment in one of the region’s most promising up-and-coming areas, this property checks every box. Don’t miss your shot at mountain living with space to dream big. The heat pump is disconnected so no heat nor air conditioning to validate the HLA Sq Footage.
Active
Price cut: $100K (8/6)
$725,000
129 Franklin Rd, Swannanoa, NC 28778
3beds
--sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2007
28.41 Acres Lot
$701,600 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private riverfrontForested mountainsideHike your own trails
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 07, 2025 at 02:03am
Listing Provided by:
Dwain Ammons dwain.ammons@allentate.com,
Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks, Lake Lure
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4283769

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 165.94 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14' 4" X 11' 7"
Bedroom s
- Level: Upper
- Area: 2.81 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 0' 3" X 11' 3"
Bedroom s
- Level: Upper
- Area: 119.75 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12' 6" X 9' 7"
Bathroom full
- Level: Upper
- Area: 61.05 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7' 3" X 8' 5"
Basement
- Level: Basement
- Area: 635.68 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 29' 0" X 21' 11"
Kitchen
- Level: Upper
- Area: 132.14 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11' 2" X 11' 10"
Living room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 140.63 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12' 6" X 11' 3"
Utility room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 111.06 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10' 11" X 10' 2"
Heating
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Oven
- Laundry: None
Features
- None
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Basement: Daylight,Exterior Entry,Finished,Walk-Out Access
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Finished area above ground: 0
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Parking Space(s)
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Balcony, Covered, Front Porch, Screened
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range, Mountain(s), Winter
- Waterfront features: None, River Front
- Body of water: Swannanoa River
Lot
- Size: 28.41 Acres
- Features: Hilly, Level, Private, Rolling Slope, Sloped, Steep Slope, Wooded, Views
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Additional parcels included: 968940780600000
- Parcel number: 968941840400000
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horse amenities: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Wood
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2007
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Shared Well, Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Swannanoa
- Elevation: 2000 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Date on market: 7/21/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Exchange,FHA,FMHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Gravel
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