$220,000
SOLD JUL 19, 2021

228 Mountain Laurel Dr Franklin, NC 28734

2 Beds
1 Bath
960 Sq Ft
9.08 Acres

Recently Sold

$229 Per Sq Ft

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 9.08 Acre Lot
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Ranch Style House
  • Open Floorplan
  • Private Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of July 2025

Magnificent Mountain Views on 9.08 +/- Acres to Insure your Privacy! Outdoor Living Space includes Front Covered Porch and 3 Flat Areas for a Firepit, Garden, Play Space? Four BIG Picture Windows to enjoy those Breathtaking Views from the Kitchen & Living Rm. Tons of Natural Light. Amazing Quonset Hut Style Metal Workshop, 43' X 23.9' plumbed for 1/2 Bath. Overhead Lighting, Lots of Electrical Outlets, Big Roll up Door, Separate Driveway. Open Floor Plan w/Kitchen, Living and Dining Areas all Open. Brick Fireplace w/Gas Logs. Main Level Master Bedroom. Lower Level has Family Room currently being used as Second Bedroom. Space is 27' X 14.2'. You could add a wall and closet to make a separate BR and still have plenty of room for a Multipurpose Area for more living space. There's also a Single Garage and plumbing for second bath. Home has newer insulated Windows. Metal Roof and easy care Vinyl Siding. Separate One Car Garage in back of home. Window AC Units Main and Lower Levels. Plenty of easy parking, circular drive goes all around the home. Roll up your sleeves and make this place your own. For Drivebys, the Drive to Workshop is Muddy, park at top & walk.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stephanie Sainz

Bald Head Realty Brokerage Phone: 8283690000 License #280276 Listed on: 06/15/2021

Co-Listed By

Kathy Clifton

Bald Head Realty Brokerage Phone: 8283690000 License #189386

Last Buyer's Agent

Dan O'Connell

Exp Realty, LLC (Mls Only) License #318316

Exp Realty, LLC (Mls Only)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,005

Year Built

  • Built in 1975

Lot Details

  • 9.08 Acre Lot
  • Private Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $32 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Basement Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Cottage
  • Cabin
  • Metal Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Living Area on First Floor
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Workshop
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Fireplace in Basement
  • Bedroom in Basement
  • Workshop
  • Stubbed For A Bathroom
  • Basement with some natural light

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Storage
  • Outbuilding
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Heating System Powered By Leased Propane
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Corundum Hills Subdivision
  • Stream

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 7513860330

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,005

Year Built

Built in 1975

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$32 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Cabin,Residential
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 9.08
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 216
  • Co List Office Phone: 828-369-0000
  • Ownership: More than One Year
  • Subdivision Name: Corundum Hills
  • Directions: From Franklin, go 5 miles East on Hwy. 64/Highlands Rd.. Turn Left Deal Farm Circle, veer RT. onto Corundum Hill, go 1 mile, stay straight onto Mountain Laurel Dr. go 1/4 mile, home on left. TO ACCESS METAL BUILDING, GO BACK OUT TO MTN. LAUREL, TURN RIGHT, TURN RIGHT ONTO NEXT DRIVEWAY. PARK AT THE TOP OF DRIVEWAY AND WALK DOWN, DRIVE HAS RUTS AND IT'S MUDDY WHERE BUILDING IS.
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Single, Cottage, Cabin
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • NAV27_rets_property_type: Residential
  • Attribution Contact: 8283690000
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Exhaust Fan, Dryer, Microwave, Washer, Electric Oven/Range
  • Has Basement: Full, Daylight, Workshop, Bath/Stubbed, Finished, Exterior Entry, Other, Heated, Interior Entry
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Door Features: Other Doors (See Remarks)
  • Fireplace Features: Basement, Other, Gas Log, Wood Burning Stove
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Primary on Main Level, Breakfast Bar, Open Floorplan, Workshop, Country Kitchen, Main Level Living, Kitchen/Dining Room
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Other Windows (See Remarks)
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Basement
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 383.4
  • Room Living Room Area: 438.51
  • Room Kitchen Area: 176.66
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Width: 11.7
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 136.89

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Open Lot, Private, Level Yard
  • View: View Year Round, Long Range View
  • View: Yes
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Other Structures: Storage Building/Shed, Outbuilding/Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage-Single Detached, Garage-Single in Basement

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: First Level
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s), Other
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Wood, Electric, Propane
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cell Service Available
  • Water Source: Well, Private
  • Gas Company: Propane Tank: Leased
  • Telephone: Cell Service Available

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 388
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 395524.8
  • Parcel #: 7513860330
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1005.41
  • Tax Book Number: S-40

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 26, 2025
Closed on
Jul 22, 2025
Sold by
Vaala Arlene Ellen and Vaala Sandra Kay
Bought by
Geiger Gary and Geiger Julie
Seller's Agent
John Muir
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty - HF
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
Non-Member Office
List Price
$379,000
Sold Price
$357,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$22,000
-5.8%
Views
43

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1185.62%
Original Mortgage
$285,600
Outstanding Balance
$285,600
Interest Rate
6.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$90,108

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 15, 2021
Closed on
Jul 15, 2021
Sold by
Mowry Patrick Earl and Mowry Rebecca M
Bought by
Vaala Deborah and Vaala Arlene
Seller's Agent
Stephanie Sainz
Bald Head Realty
Buyer's Agent
Dan O'Connell
Exp Realty, LLC (Mls Only)
List Price
$220,000
Sold Price
$220,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.80%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 18, 2021
Sold by
Mowry Patrick Earl
Bought by
Mowry Patrick Earl and Mowry Rebecca M
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $357,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $220,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $90,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $285,600 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/25/2025 07/25/25 Sold $357,000 -5.8% $372 / Sq Ft
07/04/2025 07/04/25 Pending -- -- --
05/26/2025 05/26/25 For Sale $379,000 +72.3% $395 / Sq Ft
07/19/2021 07/19/21 Sold $220,000 0.0% $229 / Sq Ft
06/19/2021 06/19/21 Pending -- -- --
06/15/2021 06/15/21 For Sale $220,000 -- $229 / Sq Ft
Source: Carolina Smokies Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $929 $259,880 $55,090 $204,790
2023 $863 $246,070 $55,090 $190,980
2022 $863 $156,510 $34,350 $122,160
2021 $837 $159,910 $34,350 $125,560
2020 $796 $159,910 $34,350 $125,560
2018 $825 $181,270 $42,440 $138,830
2017 $0 $181,270 $42,440 $138,830
2016 $825 $181,270 $42,440 $138,830
2015 $802 $181,270 $42,440 $138,830
2014 $729 $204,560 $48,670 $155,890
2013 -- $204,560 $48,670 $155,890
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Carolina Smokies Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 26019993

APN: 7513860330