Private ridge-top home just 10 minutes from downtown Franklin, NC. This stick-built home offers just under 1,000 sqft on the main level, featuring 1 bedroom and 1.5 baths, washer/dryer hookups, and a fireplace with an additional ~950 sqft downstairs heated (partially finished), one bedroom, full bathroom, and garage. The lower level has both interior and exterior access and extra tall ceilings, providing excellent flexibility for future use. Situated on over 3 acres of unrestricted land, this end-of-the-road property offers exceptional privacy and long-range mountain views with selective tree trimming. While currently configured as a "one-bedroom" home, the property is equipped with a 3-bedroom septic system, allowing room for expansion if desired. Additional features include a private well, owned propane tank, propane furnace, security system, good cell service, and appliances that convey. Enjoy outdoor living with a covered porch and additional deck, perfect for enjoying the peaceful ridge-top setting. A solid opportunity for a first-time home buyer, mountain retreat, or investor seeking unrestricted acreage with future potential — all in a quiet setting just minutes from town.
Under contract
$189,000
540 Henderson Rd, Franklin, NC 28734
2beds
952sqft
Est.:
Residential
Built in 1995
3.05 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$199/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Stick-built homeLong-range mountain viewsExtra tall ceilingsAdditional deckExceptional privacyEnd-of-the-road propertyPeaceful ridge-top setting
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 20, 2026 at 02:59pm
Listed by:
Evan Klatt,
Re/Max Elite Realty
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS,MLS#: 26043116
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Wood, Propane
Cooling
- None, Other
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas/Propane Water Heater
Features
- Bonus Room, Large Master Bedroom, Living/Dining Room, Main Level Living, Primary w/Ensuite, Primary on Main Level, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Doors: Doors-Insulated
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Partitioned,Daylight,Exterior Entry,Interior Entry,Washer/Dryer Hook-up,Finished Bath,None
- Attic: Access Only
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Stone
Interior area
- Total structure area: 952
- Total interior livable area: 952 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage-Single in Basement
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range View, View Year Round
Lot
- Size: 3.05 Acres
- Features: Allow RVs, Hilly/Steep, Rolling, Unrestricted, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 7505906777
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Raised Ranch
- Property subtype: Residential
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1995
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cell Service Available
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Franklin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $199/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $220,010
- Annual tax amount: $868
- Date on market: 1/19/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,USDA Loan,FHA,VA Loan,Owner Will Carry
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,588/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/20/2026 | Contingent | $189,000$199/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26043116 Report a problem | ||
| 1/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $189,000+1119.4%$199/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26043116 Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/1994 | Sold | $15,500$16/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $868 +6.2% | $220,010 |
| 2023 | $817 +7.2% | $220,010 +58% |
| 2022 | $762 +2.9% | $139,230 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,012/mo
Principal & interest
$878
Property taxes
$68
Home insurance
$66
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28734
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Mountain View Intermediate SchoolGrades: 5-6Distance: 2.9 mi
- 6/10Macon Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.7 mi
- 6/10Franklin HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.6 mi
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