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.
Sold for $195,000
$195,000
540 Henderson Rd, Franklin, NC 28734
2beds
952sqft
Residential
Built in 1995
3.05 Acres Lot
$194,800 Zestimate®
$205/sqft
$1,832 Estimated rent
Home value
$194,800
$179,000 - $212,000
$1,832/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: February 16, 2026 at 08:23am
Listed by:
Evan Klatt,
Re/Max Elite Realty
Bought with:
Evan Klatt, 344565
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
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 & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Franklin
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,USDA Loan,FHA,VA Loan,Owner Will Carry
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/13/2026 | Sold | $195,000+3.2%$205/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26043116 Report a problem | ||
| 1/20/2026 | Contingent | $189,000$199/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26043116 Report a problem | ||
| 1/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $189,000$199/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26043116 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $868 | $220,010 |
| 2024 | $868 +6.2% | $220,010 |
| 2023 | $817 +7.2% | $220,010 +58% |
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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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- North Carolina
- Macon County
- Franklin
- 28734
- 540 Henderson Rd