NANTAHALA RIVERFRONT Over 11 acres of exclusive private land on the Upper Nantahala River. Own both sides of the river & adjacent to USFS land. No neighbors & the best fishing in the east. Nice 3 bedroom, 3 bath home with wood floors, stone fireplace, new roof, updated kitchen and baths. Furnished & move in ready. Includes 1 BR guest cottage & utility shed with Polaris ATV & boats included. Nothing like this in western NC. Private gate, no HOA. Located on both sides of the river, Macon & Clay Counties
Sold for $975,000
$975,000
5206 Rainbow Springs Road, Franklin, NC 28734
3beds
0baths
2,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1990
11.4 Acres Lot
$1,013,600 Zestimate®
$488/sqft
$2,032 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,013,600
$791,000 - $1.30M
$2,032/mo
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Listed by:
Cynthia Sullivan,
Old Town Brokers
Bought with:
Michael Anderson
Century 21 Black Bear Realty
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: 98534298
Originating MLS: Mountain Lakes Board of REALTORS®
Originating MLS: Mountain Lakes Board of REALTORS®Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 0
- Full bathrooms: 3
Laundry
- Level: Main
Heating
- Heat Pump, Fireplace(s), Electric
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Microwave, Freezer, Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Ice Maker, Dryer, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Central Vacuum, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Solid Surface, Ceiling Fan(s), Furnished, Workshop
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood, Hardwood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: None
- Attic: Attic Fan,None
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,000
- Total interior livable area: 2,000 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel, Unpaved, No Garage
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Fencing: None
- Frontage type: River
Lot
- Size: 11.40 Acres
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Storage, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 6513922645
- Zoning: Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1990
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Location
- Region: Franklin
- Subdivision: Rainbow Springs
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: RV/Boat Storage, Cable TV
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/25/2025 | Sold | $975,000-18.8%$488/sqft |
Source:  Hive MLS #98534298 Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2025 | Pending sale | $1,200,000$600/sqft |
Source:  Mountain Lakes BOR #151496 Report a problem | ||
| 1/17/2025 | Listing removed | $1,200,000$600/sqft |
Source: Mountain Lakes BOR #151496 Report a problem | ||
| 12/28/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,200,000$600/sqft |
Source: Mountain Lakes BOR #151496 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2024 | Pending sale | $1,200,000+133%$600/sqft |
Source: Mountain Lakes BOR #151496 Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2021 | Sold | $515,000-14.2%$258/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26013250 Report a problem | ||
| 1/14/2021 | Contingent | $599,900$300/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26013250 Report a problem | ||
| 1/14/2021 | Pending sale | $599,900$300/sqft |
Source: Franklin Realty Co., Inc. #26013250 Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/2020 | Price change | $599,900-7.7%$300/sqft |
Source: Franklin Realty Co., Inc. #26013250 Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2019 | Listed for sale | $649,900+1811.5%$325/sqft |
Source: Franklin Realty Co., Inc. #26013250 Report a problem | ||
| 8/29/1988 | Sold | $34,000$17/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $454 | $142,570 |
| 2024 | $454 | $142,570 |
| 2023 | $454 +5.1% | $142,570 +55.8% |
| 2022 | $432 | $91,510 |
| 2021 | $432 +5.7% | $91,510 |
| 2020 | $409 | $91,510 |
| 2019 | $409 | $91,510 |
| 2018 | $409 | $91,510 |
| 2017 | -- | $91,510 |
| 2016 | -- | $91,510 |
| 2015 | $382 | $91,510 -13.5% |
| 2014 | $382 | $105,750 |
| 2013 | $382 | $105,750 |
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Neighborhood: 28734
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Nantahala SchoolGrades: K-12Distance: 8.8 mi
- 6/10Macon Early College High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 13.6 mi
- 6/10Franklin HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 13.8 mi
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- North Carolina
- Macon County
- Franklin
- 28734
- 5206 Rainbow Springs Road