PRICE DROP!! **Seller motivated!*** Perched at 3,292 ft elevation, this fully furnished 4BR/2BA mountain retreat offers incredible long-range views and is currently operating as a successful short-term rental. Move-in ready with a metal roof installed in 2017 and minimal restrictions for continued rental flexibility. Conveniently located just 15 minutes from Franklin and 19 minutes from Dillsboro, offering easy access to dining, shopping, and outdoor adventure.
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Price cut: $18K (5/26)
$399,000
889 Big Ridge Rd, Franklin, NC 28734
4beds
1,450sqft
Est.: Get pre-qualified
Single Family Residence
Built in 1980
0.76 Acres Lot
$386,800 Zestimate®
$275/sqft
$21/mo HOA
What's special
Incredible long-range views
- 75 days |
- 1,278 |
- 117 |
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Sarah Pharo 407-756-0470,
Real Broker, LLC
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4357539
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12' 0" X 12' 0"
Heating
- Ductless, Electric, Propane
Cooling
- Ductless, Electric, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Open Floorplan
- Flooring: Tile
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Finished,Full,Interior Entry
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,195
- Total interior livable area: 1,450 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,195
- Finished area below ground: 255
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached Carport
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Storage
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range, Mountain(s), Year Round
Lot
- Size: 0.76 Acres
- Features: Sloped, Views
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
- Additional parcels included: 7507934142
- Parcel number: 7507934142
- Zoning: R
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: A-Frame
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Wood
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1980
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Shared Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Propane, Satellite Internet Available, Wired Internet Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: none
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $250 annually
- HOA name: road maintenance
Location
- Region: Franklin
- Elevation: 3000 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $275/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $320,160
- Annual tax amount: $1,253
- Date on market: 3/13/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 75 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Concrete, Paved
Estimated market value
$386,800
$367,000 - $406,000
$1,449/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/26/2026 | Price change | $399,000-4.3%$275/sqft |
Source:  Mountain Lakes BOR #154401 Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2026 | Price change | $417,000-0.2%$288/sqft |
Source: Mountain Lakes BOR #154401 Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/2026 | Price change | $418,000-1.6%$288/sqft |
Source: Mountain Lakes BOR #154401 Report a problem | ||
| 1/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $425,000+279.5%$293/sqft |
Source: Mountain Lakes BOR #154401 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2017 | Listing removed | $995$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2017 | Listed for rent | $995$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 12/28/2015 | Sold | $112,000-13.2%$77/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #56384 Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/2015 | Pending sale | $129,000$89/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty #56384 Report a problem | ||
| 10/26/2015 | Listed for sale | $129,000$89/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty #56384 Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/2015 | Pending sale | $129,000$89/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams - Great Smokies #56384 Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2015 | Listed for sale | $129,000$89/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty #56384 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,253 0% | $320,160 0% |
| 2024 | $1,253 +1% | $320,260 |
| 2023 | $1,241 +58.6% | $320,260 +149.7% |
| 2022 | $783 | $128,250 |
| 2021 | $783 +4.3% | $128,250 |
| 2020 | $750 +1.8% | $128,250 |
| 2019 | $737 | $128,250 +31% |
| 2018 | $737 +31.5% | $97,870 |
| 2017 | $561 | $97,870 |
| 2016 | $561 | $97,870 |
| 2015 | $561 +4.3% | $97,870 -15.6% |
| 2014 | $538 | $115,940 |
| 2013 | $538 | $115,940 |
| 2012 | -- | $115,940 |
| 2011 | -- | $115,940 |
| 2010 | -- | $115,940 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28734
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Iotla ElementaryGrades: PK-4Distance: 5.4 mi
- 6/10Macon Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 6.2 mi
- 6/10Franklin HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.9 mi
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