Some homes simply feel like they've been loved from the moment you walk through the door. Nestled on 6.11+/- private acres w/beautiful long-range mountain views, this thoughtfully maintained home has been enjoyed & cared for for decades, offering 3 BRs, 3 full BAs & flexible living space across three levels. The welcoming main level features vaulted tongue & groove ceilings, a stone wood-burning fireplace w/insert & an updated custom kitchen w/quartz countertops, abundant cabinetry & direct access to both the view deck and screened porch. The spacious primary bedroom offers a large walk-in closet, while the updated bath features a step-in shower, quartz vanity & LVP flooring. A convenient mud/laundry room connects to the covered parking area. Upstairs offers two generous bedrooms & an updated full bath. The finished lower level includes a spacious family room, second full kitchen, full bath & bonus sleeping area that is ideal for guests or multi-generational living. Outside, enjoy those expansive mountain views from the open deck or screened porch, a lower terrace, circular drive, easy access & exceptional privacy. A beautifully maintained mountain home ready for its next chapter.
For sale
Price cut: $20.9K (8/3)
$599,000
263 Garden Branch Rd, Franklin, NC 28734
3beds
--sqft
Residential, Cabin
Built in 1993
6.11 Acres Lot
$561,600 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$96/mo HOA
What's special
Beautiful long-range mountain viewsOpen deckLower terraceScreened porchLarge walk-in closetSpacious primary bedroomCircular drive
- 8 days
- 373
- 21
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Stephanie Sainz,
Destination Realty
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS,MLS#: 26048383
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Electric, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Other-See Remarks, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: First Level
Features
- Bonus Room, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceramic Tile Bath, Country Kitchen, In-law Quarters, Large Master Bedroom, Living/Dining Room, Main Level Living, Primary on Main Level, Rec/Game Room, Split Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s), In-Law Floorplan
- Flooring: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Doors: Doors-Insulated
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Partitioned,Finished,Heated,Daylight,Recreation/Game Room,Exterior Entry,Interior Entry,Finished Bath,Lower/Terrace,Other
- Attic: None
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Stone, Insert
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Living area range: 2801-3000 Square Feet
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Carport-Double Attached, Paved Driveway
- Carport spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Deck, Screened Porch/Deck
- Exterior features: Other
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range View, Valley, View Year Round
Lot
- Size: 6.11 Acres
- Features: Hilly/Steep, Private, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Storage Building/Shed
- Parcel number: 6564254402
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin,Custom
- Property subtype: Residential, Cabin
Materials
- Cedar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1993
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well, Private
- Utilities for property: Cell Service Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Garden Branch
HOA
- HOA fee: $1,150 annually
Location
- Region: Franklin
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $373,510
- Annual tax amount: $1,310
- Date on market: 9/2/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$561,600
$534,000 - $590,000
$2,944/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/3/2026 | Price change | $599,000-3.4% |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26047800 Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $619,900+3250.8% |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26047800 Report a problem | ||
| 6/22/1992 | Sold | $18,500 |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,310 | $373,510 |
| 2024 | $1,310 +0.9% | $373,510 0% |
| 2023 | $1,299 +5.8% | $373,610 +57.7% |
| 2022 | $1,227 | $236,970 |
| 2021 | $1,227 +5.1% | $236,970 |
| 2020 | $1,168 +1.1% | $236,970 |
| 2019 | $1,155 -1.2% | $236,970 -8% |
| 2018 | $1,169 | $257,510 |
| 2017 | -- | $257,510 |
| 2016 | -- | $257,510 |
| 2015 | -- | $257,510 -8.5% |
| 2014 | $1,146 | $281,460 |
| 2013 | $1,146 | $281,460 |
| 2012 | -- | $281,460 |
| 2011 | -- | $281,460 |
| 2010 | -- | $281,460 |
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