Welcome to "The Bear Den" - a charming mountain home with a successful vacation rental history! Located in a highly-desirable Holly Springs location, this home's flexible layout suits families, retirees, part-timers or full-time life. You'll enjoy main-level living with 2 primary suites, an open floorplan and an expansive screened porch overlooking beautiful year-round mountain VIEWS. The living area features updated flooring, SS-look appliances & a cozy wood-burning fireplace. The laundry is conveniently located between the two bedrooms. Downstairs, there's a large bonus suite with private bath & kid's nook that appears to have formerly been a mini-kitchen. A 28x24 oversized garage with workshop space is ideal for storage or hobbies. At The Bear Den you'll enjoy privacy and views without the remote location - easy paved access just 4 gentle miles to downtown Franklin, NC. Make your part-time mountain home pay for itself - ask for copies of the vacation rental history. The home will come ready for you - furnished with decor and accessories. Gentle yard, private well, central HVAC up/mini-split down, storage building, concrete driveway... there's so much to love in your new "den"!
For sale
$359,900
303 Morgan Rd, Franklin, NC 28734
2beds
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Est.:
Residential
Built in 1985
1.17 Acres Lot
$339,400 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy wood-burning fireplacePrivate wellPrivacy and viewsOpen floorplanMain-level livingGentle yardExpansive screened porch
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- 175 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kelly Penland,
Realty One Group Vibe
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS,MLS#: 26047129
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 148.5
- Dimensions: 13.5 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Area: 148.5
- Dimensions: 13.5 x 11
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 240.25
- Dimensions: 15.5 x 15.5
Heating
- Baseboard, Heat Pump, Mini-Split
Cooling
- Heat Pump, Window Unit(s), Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: First Level
Features
- Bonus Room, Ceiling Fan(s), Living/Dining Room, Main Level Living, Primary w/Ensuite, Primary on Main Level, Open Floorplan, In-Law Floorplan
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Laminate
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Interior Entry,Finished Bath
- Attic: Access Only
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Living area range: 1201-1400 Square Feet
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage-Double in Basement, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Screened Porch/Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range View, View Year Round
Lot
- Size: 1.17 Acres
- Features: Private, Rolling
- Residential vegetation: Partially Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Storage Building/Shed
- Parcel number: 7504493807
- Other equipment: Dehumidifier, Satellite Dish
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional,Raised Ranch
- Property subtype: Residential
Materials
- Wood Siding, Brick
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1985
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well, Private
- Utilities for property: Cell Service Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Bethel Hills
Location
- Region: Franklin
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $202,820
- Annual tax amount: $764
- Date on market: 5/5/2026
- Listing terms: Cash
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$339,400
$322,000 - $356,000
$1,993/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $359,900 |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26047129 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $765 | $202,820 |
| 2024 | $765 +1.6% | $202,820 |
| 2023 | $753 +8.7% | $202,820 +63.7% |
| 2022 | $693 +3% | $123,880 |
| 2021 | $673 +4.9% | $123,880 |
| 2020 | $641 +2.1% | $123,880 |
| 2019 | $628 | $123,880 -8.6% |
| 2018 | $628 -2% | $135,520 |
| 2017 | $641 | $135,520 |
| 2016 | $641 | $135,520 |
| 2015 | $641 +3.7% | $135,520 -20% |
| 2014 | $618 | $169,300 |
| 2013 | $618 | $169,300 |
| 2012 | -- | $169,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $169,300 |
| 2010 | -- | $169,300 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$1,908/mo
Principal & interest
$1779
Property taxes
$129
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28734
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10East Franklin ElementaryGrades: K-4Distance: 2 mi
- 6/10Macon Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 6/10Franklin HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Macon Middle
- High: Franklin
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- North Carolina
- Macon County
- Franklin
- 28734
- 303 Morgan Rd
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