ALL OFFERS IN BY 8pm Sunday 6/7/26. Rare opportunity to own an unrestricted piece of mountain paradise where you own BOTH sides of fast flowing Little Ellijay creek. This charming circa-1910 cottage is nestled on a remarkably usable, mostly flat parcel featuring a picturesque meadow, mature trees, abundant wildlife, and the soothing sounds of rushing water year-round. A newly refurbished walking bridge leads to the meadow. Deer are frequent visitors and can often be seen crossing the bridge on their way through the property. Multiple outdoor living spaces invite you to relax and enjoy nature, including covered front and rear porches. The meadow offers endless possibilities for gardening, recreation, or a potential RV setup, with its own separate entrance from the state-maintained paved road. Inside, the cottage retains its timeless character with hardwood floors, spacious kitchen, 2BR/2BA. The second bedroom features a Murphy bed and murphy desk that are staying. Additional features include some newer insulated windows, washer and dryer located in the second bath, electric thermostat heaters in the living room and kitchen, a charming old-time workshop, and a separate storage shed.
Under contract
$289,000
226 Little Ellijay Rd, Franklin, NC 28734
2beds
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Residential, Cabin
Built in 1910
1.09 Acres Lot
$218,800 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Hardwood floorsSpacious kitchenTimeless characterAbundant wildlifeMature treesNewer insulated windowsPicturesque meadow
- 3 days |
- 6,435 |
- 593 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Nancy Van Bergen,
Bald Head Realty
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS,MLS#: 26047466
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Ceramic Tile Bath, Kitchen/Dining Room, Main Level Living, Primary on Main Level, New Kitchen, Split Bedroom
- Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
- Doors: Doors-Insulated
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Access Only
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Living area range: 801-1000 Square Feet
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage, None-Carport
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Rustic Appearance
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Stream/Creek
Lot
- Size: 1.09 Acres
- Features: Allow RVs, Level, Level Yard, Open Lot, Pasture, Suitable for Horses, Unrestricted
- Residential vegetation: Partially Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding/Workshop, Storage Building/Shed
- Parcel number: 7525424689
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farm House,Cottage,Cabin
- Property subtype: Residential, Cabin
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Franklin
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $167,020
- Annual tax amount: $651
- Date on market: 6/5/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$218,800
$195,000 - $245,000
$1,465/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/8/2026 | Contingent | $289,000 |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26047466 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $289,000+98.6% |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26047466 Report a problem | ||
| 10/5/2021 | Sold | $145,500+3.9% |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26020991 Report a problem | ||
| 9/13/2021 | Contingent | $140,000 |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26020991 Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2021 | Listed for sale | $140,000 |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26020991 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $651 | $167,020 |
| 2024 | $651 +1.9% | $167,020 |
| 2023 | $639 +116% | $167,020 +319.5% |
| 2022 | $296 +2.2% | $39,810 |
| 2021 | $289 +3.6% | $39,810 |
| 2020 | $279 +4.9% | $39,810 |
| 2019 | $266 -3.1% | $39,810 -10.9% |
| 2018 | $275 | $44,680 -2% |
| 2017 | -- | $45,610 |
| 2016 | -- | $45,610 |
| 2015 | $279 +9% | $45,610 -13.9% |
| 2014 | $256 | $52,970 |
| 2013 | $256 | $52,970 |
| 2012 | -- | $52,970 |
| 2011 | -- | $52,970 |
| 2010 | -- | $52,970 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28734
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Mountain View Intermediate SchoolGrades: 5-6Distance: 5.6 mi
- 6/10Macon Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 5.4 mi
- 6/10Franklin HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.4 mi
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- North Carolina
- Macon County
- Franklin
- 28734
- 226 Little Ellijay Rd
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