$1,439,000

197 Mountain Whispers Dr Franklin, NC 28734

Estimated payment $8,006/month

Total Views 7,568
3 Beds
4.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
-- Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Spa
  • 3.19 Acre Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Custom Home
  • Private Lot
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

Located 10 minutes from the Macon County Airport, this luxurious 3 bed/ 4.5 bath custom built home is waiting for you with it's long range mountain views, high end construction with custom finishes, and your very own basketball court! From the very first moment you arrive on the property, you will note that no expense was spared in the construction of this home. Some of the luxurious features include a tankless hot water heater with recirculation pumps for instant hot water, soapstone and granite countertops, hickory hardwood floors, Pella doors and windows, IPE Brazilian Ironwood deck railing, composite deck boards, artisan stone work, large home generator, and an outdoor fireplace to sit by and enjoy that view. Owners were meticulous about having all of the home's systems routinely maintained and the attention to detail is evident all throughout the home. Reclaimed barnwood beams and swings from Gold City are some of ways the home nods to the days gone by. On the main level you will find the living area, kitchen, laundry, and the primary bedroom with ensuite. Additional bedrooms are downstairs and the upper level is great for additional entertaining room. Don't miss this one!

Listing Agent

Matthew Cochran

Realty One Group Vibe Brokerage Phone: 8283708423 License #339619 Listed on: 06/09/2025

Realty One Group Vibe

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,565

Year Built

  • Built in 2014

Lot Details

  • 3.19 Acre Lot
  • Private Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $42 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Open Parking

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • HardiePlank Type

Interior Spaces

  • Partially Furnished
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Living Area on First Floor
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Workshop
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Spa Bath

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Bedroom in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Outbuilding
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Heating System Powered By Owned Propane
  • Power Generator
  • Water Filtration System
  • Well
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener
  • Septic Tank
  • Satellite Dish

Community Details

  • Mountain Whispers Subdivision
  • Stream

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 6567743362

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,565

Year Built

Built in 2014

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$42 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.19
  • Road Frontage Type: Property Owners' Assoc
  • Ownership: More than One Year
  • Subdivision Name: Mountain Whispers
  • Directions: From Franklin, take Hwy 28 (Bryson City Road) for approximately 3 miles and turn left onto Iotla Church Road. Travel approximately 6.3 miles and turn right onto Mountain Whispers Drive. Signs in place.
  • Architectural Style: Traditional, Custom
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 2014
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • NAV27_rets_property_type: Residential
  • Attribution Contact: 8283708423
  • NAV27_AllowsVacationRentalYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Partially
  • Spa Features: Bath
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Gas/Propane Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Dishwasher, Water Filter System, Microwave, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Water Softener, Washer, Dryer
  • Other Equipment: Generator, Satellite Dish
  • Has Basement: Full, Finished, Heated, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Finished Bath, Lower/Terrace
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Other Doors (See Remarks)
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Log
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus Room, Breakfast Bar, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceramic Tile Bath, Formal Dining Room, Kitchen Island, Main Level Living, Primary w/Ensuite, Primary on Main Level, Walk-In Closet(s), Workshop
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Window Features: Other Windows (See Remarks)
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Basement
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 221.1458
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 257.0694
  • Room Living Room Area: 410.125
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Basement
  • Room Kitchen Area: 201
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Width: 21.8333
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 332.9583
  • Room Dining Room Area: 133.125
  • Room Family Room Area: 220.6597

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Private
  • View: Long Range View, Short Range View, View Year Round
  • View: Yes
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: HardiPlank Type, Wood Siding
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding/Workshop, Storage Building/Shed
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage-Double Detached, Paved Driveway

Utilities

  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Wood, Propane
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Gas Company: Propane Tank: Owned

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 500
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 138956.4
  • Parcel #: 6567743362

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3564.6
  • Tax Book Number: F-36

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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
2024 $3,565 $928,360 $89,180 $839,180
2023 $3,479 $928,660 $89,180 $839,480
2022 $3,479 $619,850 $96,180 $523,670
2021 $3,413 $653,750 $96,180 $557,570
2020 $3,248 $653,750 $96,180 $557,570
2018 $2,521 $648,560 $35,910 $612,650
2017 $0 $539,200 $35,910 $503,290
2016 $2,183 $479,200 $35,910 $443,290
2015 -- $479,200 $35,910 $443,290
2014 $263 $75,610 $75,610 $0
2013 -- $75,610 $75,610 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/09/2025 09/09/25 Price Changed $1,439,000 -3.4% --
08/18/2025 08/18/25 Price Changed $1,489,000 -0.7% --
06/09/2025 06/09/25 For Sale $1,499,000 -- --
Source: Carolina Smokies Association of REALTORS®

About the Listing Agent

Matthew Cochran

Realty One Group Vibe

(828) 360-8769

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Hello,
My name is Matt Cochran and I have been blessed to call Franklin my home for my entire life. I was born and raised here and shortly after graduating from high school, I went on to serve in the United States Marine Corps. After the military, I quickly realized that I missed the beautiful mountains and wanted to come back to the place that I call home. I figured out that a career in real estate would be the perfect way to help others realize the natural beauty of the western North

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Source: Carolina Smokies Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 26041170

APN: 6567743362