Marty Kimsey
Martin Kimsey Real Estate
(828) 332-5341
195 Total Sales
142 in Franklin
$5K - $2.7M Price Range
15 Grouse Rd Franklin, NC 28734
Franklin Area
4
Beds
3
Baths
1,344
Sq Ft
1.57
Acre Lot
Highlights
- Gated Community
- Recreation Room
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Private Lot
- Partially Wooded Lot
- Furnished
About This Home
As of April 2026Welcome to your mountain escape nestled in the Western North Carolina Mountains, perfectly located between Sylva and Franklin. This beautifully furnished 4-bedroom, 3-bath home offers the ideal blend of comfort and style. Warm wood accents, a stone fireplace, and vaulted ceilings create a cozy, inviting atmosphere throughout the open living, dining, and kitchen area. A wall of glass doors off the living room opens to the screened-in porch, seamlessly expanding the living space and inviting you to enjoy the fresh mountain air and peaceful views. The primary suite provides an ensuite bath, while the spacious guest rooms ensure comfort for all. The lower level is perfect for entertaining, with a game and TV room plus its own bedroom and bath — ideal for guests or family. Set on a 1.57+/-acre private lot with a 2-car garage, ample storage, new HVAC, and easy year-round access, this home offers the perfect mountain getaway or full-time family retreat.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Vignette Realty, LLC Brokerage Phone: 8284596025 License #298991 Listed on: 11/10/2025
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,243
Year Built
- Built in 1983
Lot Details
- 1.57 Acre Lot
- Private Lot
- Partially Wooded Lot
HOA Fees
- $83 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
Home Design
- Cottage
- Shingle Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- Multi-Level Property
- Furnished
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Stone Fireplace
- Insulated Windows
- Insulated Doors
- Open Floorplan
- Recreation Room
- Bonus Room
- Screened Porch
- Property Views
Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Electric Oven or Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Concrete
- Ceramic Tile
- Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Finished Basement
- Heated Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
- Recreation or Family Area in Basement
- Finished Basement Bathroom
- Basement with some natural light
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Propane
- Heat Pump System
- Heating System Powered By Leased Propane
- Baseboard Heating
- Electric Water Heater
- Septic Tank
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 7517345268
Community Details
Overview
- Watauga Vista Subdivision
- Stream
Security
- Gated Community
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 10, 2025
Closed on
Apr 15, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Rashaune De La Cruz
Vignette Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
David Pinkerton
Pinkerton & Co. Realty Group
List Price
$389,000
Sold Price
$365,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-6.17%
Views
200
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$5,991
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.99%
Original Mortgage
$232,875
Outstanding Balance
$232,410
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$138,581
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 7, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$210,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Purchase Details
Listed on
Dec 28, 2017
Closed on
Oct 8, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Ned Mccoy
Lamplighter Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jessica Seymour
Keller Williams Realty Of Franklin
List Price
$140,000
Sold Price
$140,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.27%
Original Mortgage
$126,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 13, 1986
Bought by
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $365,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $280,000 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $140,000 | None Available | |
| Deed | $76,500 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $232,875 | VA | |
| Previous Owner | $210,000 | Commercial | |
| Previous Owner | $157,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $126,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22/2026 04/22/26 | Sold | $365,000 | -2.6% | $272 / Sq Ft | |
| 03/12/2026 03/12/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 02/04/2026 02/04/26 | Price Changed | $374,900 | -3.6% | $279 / Sq Ft | |
| 11/10/2025 11/10/25 | For Sale | $389,000 | +177.9% | $289 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/11/2018 10/11/18 | Sold | $140,000 | 0.0% | $70 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 09/11/2018 09/11/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 12/29/2017 12/29/17 | For Sale | $140,000 | -- | $70 / Sq Ft |
Source: Carolina Smokies Association of REALTORS®
Tax History
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| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,243 | $317,450 | $30,000 | $287,450 |
| 2024 | -- | $317,450 | $30,000 | $287,450 |
| 2023 | $852 | $317,450 | $30,000 | $287,450 |
| 2022 | $852 | $141,440 | $20,000 | $121,440 |
| 2021 | $852 | $141,440 | $20,000 | $121,440 |
| 2020 | $816 | $141,440 | $20,000 | $121,440 |
| 2018 | $782 | $144,310 | $15,500 | $128,810 |
| 2017 | $0 | $144,310 | $15,500 | $128,810 |
| 2016 | $782 | $144,310 | $15,500 | $128,810 |
| 2015 | -- | $144,310 | $15,500 | $128,810 |
| 2014 | $687 | $171,290 | $15,500 | $155,790 |
| 2013 | -- | $171,290 | $15,500 | $155,790 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Rashaune De La Cruz
Seller's Agent in 2026
Rashaune De La Cruz
Vignette Realty, LLC
(828) 421-7436
256 Total Sales
-
David Pinkerton
D
Buyer's Agent in 2026
David Pinkerton
Pinkerton & Co. Realty Group
(828) 347-0939
31 Total Sales
-
N
Seller's Agent in 2018
Ned Mccoy
Lamplighter Realty
-
Jessica Seymour
J
Buyer's Agent in 2018
Jessica Seymour
Keller Williams Realty Of Franklin
(828) 421-3672
150 Total Sales
Map
Source: Carolina Smokies Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 26042639
APN: 7517345268
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