Charming home on 10 acres blends stunning Blue Ridge Mtn views and fabulous amenities into the ideal spot for outdoor living and quiet solitude. You CAN have it all. Vaulted wood & timber ceilings, wall of windows, floor to ceiling fireplace. Bright open kitchen, painted cabinets, granite, island, task lighting, pantry. Dining area wrapped in windows with mountain views. Back porch has vaulted ceilings and THOSE VIEWS; extends to primary BR porch. Laundry: big sink, cabinets. 2 car garage. Lower level: 2nd BR, den, full BA, large patio, more views!. Seller installed a sink and partial wall in the unfinished basement area, without building permits, with plans to make a 3rd bedroom. Perennials, blooming trees and shrubs, river stone. At The Coves Mountain River Club, 3,200+ acres. Clubhouse, pool, picnic areas, fire-rings, fitness center, locker rooms, private trails, dog park, pickle-ball, 5 miles of Johns River, 2 equestrian centers, community garden and vineyard.
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$975,000
5538 Highland River Rd, Franklin, NC 28645
2beds
2,560sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2016
10.9 Acres Lot
$989,400 Zestimate®
$381/sqft
$2,138 Estimated rent
Home value
$989,400
$801,000 - $1.23M
$2,138/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 30, 2025 at 12:24pm
Listing Provided by:
Jennifer Shattuck jennifershattuck@arrowrealtync.com,
Arrow Realty & Land Development
Bought with:
Don Shattuck
Arrow Realty and Land Development
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4235713
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: En Suite Bathroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Basement
Bathroom full
- Features: Garden Tub
- Level: Main
Bathroom half
- Level: Main
Den
- Level: Basement
Great room
- Features: Open Floorplan, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Walk-In Pantry
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central, Electric, Heat Pump, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Filtration System, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features
- Basement: Basement Shop,Exterior Entry,Full,Interior Entry,Partially Finished,Storage Space,Walk-Out Access,Walk-Up Access
- Fireplace features: Great Room, Propane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,819
- Total interior livable area: 2,560 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,819
- Finished area below ground: 741
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage on Main Level
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: The driveway is concrete in front of the house and asphalt from there down to the street.
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Community, Fenced, In Ground, Outdoor Pool, Salt Water
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range, Mountain(s), Year Round
- Waterfront features: Paddlesport Launch Site - Community
- Body of water: Johns River
Lot
- Size: 10.90 Acres
- Features: Private, Sloped, Wooded, Views
Details
- Parcel number: 04 7 3703
- Zoning: PUD
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Fuel Tank(s)
- Horse amenities: Barn, Corral(s), Equestrian Facilities, Hay Storage, Paddocks, Pasture, Riding Trail, Round Pen, Tack Room, Wash Rack
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Fiber Cement
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2016
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Fiber Optics, Propane, Underground Utilities
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Clubhouse, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Game Court, Gated, Picnic Area, Pond, Putting Green, Recreation Area, Sport Court, Stable(s), Walking Trails
Location
- Region: Franklin
- Subdivision: The Coves Mountain River Club
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $3,135 annually
- Association name: First Service Residential
- Association phone: 704-527-2314
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,USDA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Concrete, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/30/2025 | Sold | $975,000-18.8%$381/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4235713 Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,200,000+50.9%$469/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4235713 Report a problem | ||
| 8/25/2022 | Sold | $795,000-4.2%$311/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3856743 Report a problem | ||
| 6/9/2022 | Pending sale | $829,900$324/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3856743 Report a problem | ||
| 5/26/2022 | Listed for sale | $829,900$324/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3856743 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,063 +25.1% | $792,500 +51.3% |
| 2024 | $4,048 | $523,800 |
| 2023 | $4,048 | $523,800 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 28645
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Collettsville SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 2/10West Caldwell HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Collettsville
- Middle: Collettsville
- High: West Caldwell
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- North Carolina
- Caldwell County
- Lenoir
- 28645
- 5538 Highland River Rd