739 Mark Dowdle Rd, Franklin, NC 28734
What's special
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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Living Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
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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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,850,000+114.3%$473/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26047693 Report a problem | ||
| 11/13/2020 | Sold | $1,330,000+12.7%$221/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26017089 Report a problem | ||
| 9/28/2020 | Pending sale | $1,180,000$196/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Elite Realty #26017089 Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2020 | Price change | $1,180,000-30.4%$196/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Elite Realty #26017089 Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2019 | Listed for sale | $1,695,000$281/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Elite Realty #26013564 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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$4,345/mo
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