NOT LISTED FOR SALE

197 Natural Dr Franklin, NC 28734

Estimated Value: $259,782 - $304,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
950 Sq Ft
$305/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 25, 2024

Last sale price $300,000 $316 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,572/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Deck
  • Hilly Lot
  • Chalet
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Private Lot

About This Home

As of July 2024

Looking for a quiet & private home in the mountains? Get away from the hustle and bustle of city life with this very charming 1973 chalet on one lot with additional 1 +/- acre lot with graded, separate driveway for glamping or building! Lovingly maintained and located just a few minutes drive from Standing Indian Campground and the Appalachian Trail, this home is an outdoorists' dream, hiking in the USFS, biking/adventure motorcycling, kayaking or fishing. The cozy living space downstairs has a recently renovated bathroom, Vermont Castings High Efficiency Catalytic Wood Stove and new Windsor brand argon gas filled, high efficiency, UV glass windows and doors. Climb the spiral staircase to access the 2 bedrooms upstairs with some furniture built in. Enjoy the spectacular sights, smells and sounds of living in the mountains year round from inside by looking out the SE facing picture windows or out on the deck while you enjoy this very desirable Cartoogechaye area, seasonally or year round. Great living, the mountains are calling!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lynda Suttles

Bald Head Realty Brokerage Phone: 8283690000 License #333287 Listed on: 06/16/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Ryan Cote

Vignette Realty, LLC License #344631

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $489

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • 1.48 Acre Lot
  • Private Lot
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Hilly Lot

Parking

  • No Garage

Home Design

  • Chalet
  • Rustic Architecture
  • Cabin
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 950 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Fireplace
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Insulated Windows
  • Insulated Doors
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 6542931321

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$489

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

1.48 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Cabin,Residential
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.48
  • Road Frontage Type: Other
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Ownership: More than One Year
  • Directions: Take US 64E to Left on W Old Murphy Rd, stay on W Old Murphy Rd about 11 miles, Turn Left on Natural Drive continue straight on gravel road past the No Trespassing sign till you get to the end and have to take a sharp right turn past the shipping container and go up the gravel drive to 197 Natural Dr. (You may want to park by the shipping container and walk up the driveway to the house.)
  • Architectural Style: Cabin, Chalet
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • NAV27_rets_property_type: Residential
  • NAV27_AllowsVacationRentalYN: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Has Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Door Features: Doors-Insulated/Storm
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove, Other
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl Plank
  • Interior Amenities: Ceramic Tile Bath, Living/Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Other
  • Living Area: 950
  • Window Features: Windows-Insulated/Storm
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 195
  • Room Living Room Area: 255
  • Room Kitchen Area: 90
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Width: 13
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 195

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Hilly/Steep, Private, Rolling
  • View: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Waterfront Elevation: 3325
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Rustic Appearance, Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: First Level
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Electric, Wood, Baseboard
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cell Service Available
  • Water Source: Well
  • Telephone: Cell Service Available

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 64468.8
  • Parcel #: 6542931321
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 489.43
  • Tax Book Number: G-41

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 16, 2024
Closed on
Jul 23, 2024
Sold by
Travers Zoe Windham Hunter
Bought by
Russek Christopher Anthony
Seller's Agent
Lynda Suttles
Bald Head Realty
Buyer's Agent
Ryan Cote
Vignette Realty, LLC
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$300,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.03%
Views
15
Current Estimated Value
$289,946

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$10,054
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.16%
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Outstanding Balance
$197,593
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$92,353

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 26, 2021
Closed on
Sep 10, 2021
Sold by
Kim Verran Kim Verran and Thomas Verran William
Bought by
Hunter Travers Zoe Windham
Seller's Agent
Tom Mossbarger
Keller Williams Realty Of Franklin
Buyer's Agent
Melissa Wade
Smoky Mountain Realty
List Price
$130,000
Sold Price
$130,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
34.10%
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
Russek Christopher Anthony $300,000 None Listed On Document
Hunter Travers Zoe Windham $130,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Russek Christopher Anthony $200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/25/2024 07/25/24 Sold $300,000 0.0% $316 / Sq Ft
06/18/2024 06/18/24 Pending -- -- --
06/16/2024 06/16/24 For Sale $299,900 +130.7% $316 / Sq Ft
09/20/2021 09/20/21 Sold $130,000 0.0% -- View Prior Sale
08/21/2021 08/21/21 Pending -- -- --
07/26/2021 07/26/21 For Sale $130,000 -- --
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 $944 $208,600 $61,000 $147,600
2024 $440 $258,430 $61,000 $197,430
2023 $329 $100,550 $35,500 $65,050
2022 $329 $46,670 $17,000 $29,670
2021 $329 $46,870 $17,000 $29,870
2020 $318 $46,870 $17,000 $29,870
2018 $337 $57,960 $21,000 $36,960
2017 -- $57,960 $21,000 $36,960
2016 $337 $57,960 $21,000 $36,960
2015 -- $57,960 $21,000 $36,960
2014 $366 $87,820 $21,250 $66,570
2013 -- $87,820 $21,250 $66,570
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Carolina Smokies Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 26037005

APN: 6542931321

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