NOT LISTED FOR SALE

181 Gemstone Dr Franklin, NC 28734

Estimated Value: $181,000 - $217,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
9,148 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold November 17, 2022

Last sale price $155,000

Est. 27% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,125/month

42 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Living Area on First Floor
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Furnished
  • Porch
  • Views

About This Home

As of November 2022

Come enjoy this cozy cottage nestled in a peaceful setting with views!! This sweet cottage in Cowee is furnished and waiting for you, so come stay a while. You'll find two bedrooms, 1 & 1/2 baths with laundry and a cozy kitchen. The covered porch offers a patio table for outside dining, a swing and chairs to enjoy your coffee, cocktails, entertain family and friends or just soak in the views. This sets on a corner lot, has a sidewalk for easy access and stairs down to the lower parking area. Community amenities include common area, picnic pavilion and tennis court. This sweet one won't last long, come see it today!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jessica Seymour

Keller Williams Realty Of Franklin Brokerage Phone: 8285240100 License #304236 Listed on: 09/08/2022

Keller Williams Realty Of Franklin

Last Buyer's Agent

Tom Mossbarger

Keller Williams Realty Of Franklin License #251630

Keller Williams Realty Of Franklin

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $385

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 9,148 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property fronts a state road
  • Open Lot
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope

HOA Fees

  • $50 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Cottage
  • Metal Roof
  • Board and Batten Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Furnished
  • Insulated Windows
  • Living Area on First Floor
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • No Garage
  • Limited Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Schools

  • Iotla Elementary School
  • Macon Middle School
  • Franklin High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Shared Septic
  • Satellite Dish

Community Details

  • Gemstone Cottages Subdivision
  • Stream

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 6598224390

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$385

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$50 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Road Frontage Type: State Road, Property Owners' Assoc
  • Ownership: More than One Year
  • Subdivision Name: Gemstone Cottages
  • Directions: 28 North to RIGHT on Cowee School Road, RIGHT on Ruby Mine Road, LEFT on Gemstone Dr, follow to the fork and take a LEFT, the 4th house on the RIGHT, # 181, just before Ruby Circle.
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Single, Cottage
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • NAV27_rets_property_type: Residential
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Dryer, Microwave, Washer, Electric Oven/Range
  • Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
  • Has Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Living/Dining Room, Main Level Living, Primary on Main Level
  • Window Features: Windows-Insulated/Storm
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 89.979
  • Room Living Room Area: 178.9821
  • Room Kitchen Area: 36.792
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Width: 11
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 78.1

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Open Lot, Rolling
  • View: View Year Round
  • View: Yes
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Waterfront Elevation: 2097
  • Construction Type: Board & Batten Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: None-Carport, No Garage, Limited Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Shared Septic
  • Utilities: Cell Service Available
  • Water Source: Community
  • Gas Company: Propane Tank: None
  • Telephone: Cell Service Available

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 600
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Iotla Elementary
  • High School: Franklin
  • Middle Or Junior School: Macon Middle

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9147.6
  • Parcel #: 6598224390
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 385.26
  • Tax Book Number: Y-35

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 8, 2022
Closed on
Nov 16, 2022
Sold by
Ruth C Herndon Revocable Trust
Bought by
Butler Jay E
Seller's Agent
Jessica Seymour
Keller Williams Realty Of Franklin
Buyer's Agent
Tom Mossbarger
Keller Williams Realty Of Franklin
List Price
$155,000
Sold Price
$155,000
Current Estimated Value
$196,726

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$41,726
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.76%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 2013
Sold by
Herndon Larry D and Herndon Ruth C
Bought by
Herndon Ruth C and The Ruth C Herndon Revocable Trust
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Butler Jay E $155,000 --
Herndon Ruth C -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/17/2022 11/17/22 Sold $155,000 0.0% --
10/21/2022 10/21/22 Pending -- -- --
09/08/2022 09/08/22 For Sale $155,000 -- --
Source: Carolina Smokies Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

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 -- $143,760 $27,840 $115,920
2024 $620 $143,760 $27,840 $115,920
2023 $385 $143,760 $27,840 $115,920
2022 $385 $53,920 $25,000 $28,920
2021 $385 $53,920 $25,000 $28,920
2020 $372 $53,920 $25,000 $28,920
2018 $365 $58,830 $25,000 $33,830
2017 $365 $58,830 $25,000 $33,830
2016 $365 $58,830 $25,000 $33,830
2015 $342 $58,830 $25,000 $33,830
2014 $220 $40,640 $25,000 $15,640
2013 -- $40,640 $25,000 $15,640
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Carolina Smokies Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 26028447

APN: 6598224390