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For sale
$2,850,000
4beds
6,024sqft

739 Mark Dowdle Rd, Franklin, NC 28734

4beds
6,024sqft
Residential
Built in 2005
4.40 Acres
2 Attached garage spaces
$473 price/sqft

What's special

Multiple fireplacesPrivate gated entranceBeautifully landscaped acreageGame roomBasketball courtExtraordinary custom timber-frame homeCedar sauna

A rare legacy estate where timeless craftsmanship meets mountain luxury. Behind a private gated entrance, this extraordinary custom timber-frame home offers 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 2 half baths, and an unparalleled lifestyle. Set on beautifully landscaped acreage with a peaceful creek, every detail reflects exceptional quality and thoughtful design. The chef's kitchen features premium appliances, custom cabinetry, a wood-fired pizza oven, and a spacious butler's pantry. The luxurious primary suite includes a cedar sauna and spa-inspired bath, while a second primary suite on the lower level is ideal for guests or multi-generational living. Enjoy multiple fireplaces, a game room, private guest quarters, custom pool, basketball court, and a 2-car garage. Expansive covered porches, multiple outdoor gathering spaces, and a timber-frame pavilion with fire pit create the perfect setting for year-round entertaining and unforgettable evenings. This one-of-a-kind mountain retreat offers countless additional custom features and fine details that cannot be fully captured here they must be experienced in person.

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Source: Carolina Smokies MLS,MLS#: 26047693
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Living Room

Kitchen

Primary Bedroom

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Listed by:

Dawson Johnson,

Realty One Group Vibe

Source: Carolina Smokies MLS,MLS#: 26047693

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 6
  • Full bathrooms: 4
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
  • Level: First
Bedroom 2
  • Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Level: Basement
Heating
  • Electric, Wood, Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling
  • Central Electric, Heat Pump
Appliances
  • Included: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
Features
  • Bonus Room, Breakfast Bar, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceramic Tile Bath, Formal Dining Room, Kitchen Island, Large Master Bedroom, Primary w/Ensuite, Primary on Main Level, Pantry, Rec/Game Room, Walk-In Closet(s), Workshop
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
  • Windows: Insulated Windows
  • Basement: Full,Finished,Heated,Recreation/Game Room,Exterior Entry,Interior Entry,Washer/Dryer Hook-up,Finished Bath
  • Attic: Storage Only
  • Has fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Basement
Interior area
  • Total structure area: 6,024
  • Total interior livable area: 6,024 sqft
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Property

Parking
  • Parking features: Garage-Double Attached, Garage Apartment, Garage Door Opener, Paved Driveway
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
  • Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
  • Pool features: Outdoor Pool
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Short Range View
  • Waterfront features: Stream/Creek
Lot
  • Size: 4.4 Acres
  • Features: Allow RVs, Open Lot, Private, Rolling, Unrestricted, Wooded
  • Residential vegetation: Partially Wooded
Details
  • Additional structures: Outbuilding/Workshop, Storage Building/Shed
  • Parcel number: 6582948940
  • Other equipment: Generator

Construction

Type & style
  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Traditional,Timber Frame,Custom
  • Property subtype: Residential
Materials
  • HardiPlank Type, Wood Siding, Board & Batten Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
Condition
  • Year built: 2005

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: $473/sqft
  • Tax assessed value: $26,500
  • Annual tax amount: $5,479
  • Date on market: 6/26/2026
  • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

Price history

DateEventPrice
6/26/2026Listed for sale$2,850,000+114.3%$473/sqft
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26047693 Report a problem
11/13/2020Sold$1,330,000+12.7%$221/sqft
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26017089 Report a problem
9/28/2020Pending sale$1,180,000$196/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Elite Realty #26017089 Report a problem
9/15/2020Price change$1,180,000-30.4%$196/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Elite Realty #26017089 Report a problem
9/10/2019Listed for sale$1,695,000$281/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Elite Realty #26013564 Report a problem

Public tax history

YearProperty taxesTax assessment
2020$121 $26,500
2019$121 $26,500 -15.9%
2018$121 -10.1%$31,500
2017$134 $31,500
2016$134 $31,500
2015$134 $31,500 -48.5%
2014$134 $61,200
2013$134 $61,200

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Monthly payment

Est. payment
$15,491/mo
Principal & interest
$14470
Property taxes
$1021
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Neighborhood: 28734

Nearby schools

South Macon Elementary
Grades PK-4 • 1 miles
5/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
6/10
Student Progress Rating
4/10
Macon Middle School
Grades 7-8 • 3.7 miles
6/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
5/10
Student Progress Rating
7/10
Macon Early College High School
Grades 9-12 • 3.3 miles
7/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
8/10
College Readiness Rating
9/10
Student Progress Rating
4/10

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