Perched atop a gentle ridge and wrapped in timeless charm, this storybook Cottage on 52.15 acres feels as though it's been here since the early 1900s—rooted in history and encircled by lush gardens, mature hardwoods, and magically curated gathering areas.
The Cottage, originally built in 1978 with additions in 1985 and 2002, is wrapped with deep screened-in porches, and features a dramatic living room with soaring ceilings and a Rumford fireplace. It's a place where one could imagine the likes of Truman Capote, Robert Penn Warren, and Alice Walker trading stories around the fire, sipping a fine whiskey.
A second and third fireplace anchor both the kitchen and the home's original "summer kitchen," now reimagined as an intimate speakeasy and wine room. Down a short hallway lies the powder room and an office that opens to the back porch. Upstairs, you find the main bedroom and bath, a charming library, and a loft with closets that doubles as another bedroom.
The property also includes a 30' x 46' workshop with roll-up doors, a loft, and a 400-amp panel in both the workshop and home, along with a 240-volt EV plug. An additional hobby room is located near the firepit, while another storage shed with antique doors houses garden equipment. Trails weave through the acreage, one leading down the holler to a picnic table by the creek.
Beyond its existing magic, the property offers remarkable potential: the current Cottage can be expanded into a 5–6 bedroom home, and a second approved perc site allows for an additional 5–6 bedroom residence—ideal for a family compound, guest retreat, or multi-generational living.
Active
$4,995,000
5180 Fire Tower Rd, Franklin, TN 37064
2beds
2,600sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1978
52.15 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,921/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Rumford fireplaceLush gardensMain bedroom and bathLoft with closetsDeep screened-in porchesSoaring ceilingsMature hardwoods
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 03, 2025 at 06:23pm
Listing Provided by:
Jamie Parsons 310-508-4008,
Compass Tennessee, LLC 615-475-5616
Source: RealTracs MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 3034939
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Area: 247 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19x13
Bedroom 2
- Area: 323 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x19
Den
- Features: Bookcases
- Level: Bookcases
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x20
Dining room
- Features: Combination
- Level: Combination
- Area: 323 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x19
Other
- Features: Other
- Level: Other
- Area: 418 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19x22
Kitchen
- Area: 437 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23x19
Living room
- Features: Formal
- Level: Formal
- Area: 456 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24x19
Other
- Features: Library
- Level: Library
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x20
Recreation room
- Features: Basement Level
- Level: Basement Level
- Area: 360 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20x18
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Dryer, Freezer, Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Bookcases, Built-in Features, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,600
- Total interior livable area: 2,600 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,600
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 10
- Parking features: Gravel
- Uncovered spaces: 10
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Porch, Covered, Screened
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Private
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Valley, Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 52.15 Acres
- Features: Cleared, Hilly, Wooded
- Topography: Cleared,Hilly,Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 094049 00700 00006049
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1978
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Hunter Kay
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Franklin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,921/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $261,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,227
- Date on market: 10/28/2025
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $4,995,000+1565%$1,921/sqft |
Source:  RealTracs MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3034939 Report a problem | ||
| 4/6/2022 | Sold | $300,000+339.2%$115/sqft |
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| 6/28/2017 | Sold | $68,300-44.5%$26/sqft |
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| 10/13/2003 | Sold | $123,000$47/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,227 | $65,250 |
| 2023 | $1,227 | $65,250 |
| 2022 | $1,227 | $65,250 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$22,574/mo
Principal & interest
$19369
Home insurance
$1748
Property taxes
$1457
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 37064
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Walnut Grove Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 6 mi
- 8/10Grassland Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 7.4 mi
- 10/10Franklin High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Walnut Grove Elementary
- Middle: Grassland Middle School
- High: Franklin High School
Source: RealTracs MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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