$330,000
SOLD FEB 4, 2026

270 Waterfall Ln Franklin, NC 28734

2 Beds
2 Baths
360 Sq Ft
23,087 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$917 Per Sq Ft

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gated Community
  • Recreation Room
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Private Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

As of February 2026

Welcome to your serene escape in the gated community of Watauga Vista! This charming fully furnished 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home is perfectly nestled at the end of the road, offering unmatched privacy and tranquility. From your front porch, enjoy the peaceful sounds of the roaring creek and neighboring waterfall, which beautifully border the property creating a truly picturesque and relaxing setting. Inside, the home offers warm and inviting living spaces, perfect for either a full-time residence or a seasonal mountain getaway. The partially finished basement provides additional room for entertaining, hobbies, or a flexible bonus space to make your own. Watauga Vista offers a variety of amenities including a clubhouse, pavilions, community pond and picnic areas to enjoy the beauty of the mountains in every season. If you're looking for a combination of natural beauty, community features, and peaceful privacy, this one checks all the boxes. Don't miss your chance to own a private slice of paradise in Watauga Vista!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Candice Sunderhaus

Re/Max Elite Realty Brokerage Phone: 8283494600 License #326108 Listed on: 12/22/2025

Re/Max Elite Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Board Member Non

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,000

Year Built

  • Built in 1981

Lot Details

  • 0.53 Acre Lot
  • Private Lot
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $83 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Veneer
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Furnished
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile Flooring

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Terrace
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Heating System Powered By Leased Propane
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property is used as a vacation rental
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7517245524

Community Details

Overview

  • Watauga Vista Subdivision

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,000

Year Built

Built in 1981

Lot Details

0.53 Acres

HOA Fees

$83 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.53
  • Road Frontage Type: Property Owners' Assoc
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Ownership: More than One Year
  • Subdivision Name: Watauga Vista
  • Directions: GPS may or may not get you there! From Franklin: Take 441 N toward Cowee Mountain. Watauga Road will be on the right at the base of the mountain. Follow Watauga Rd to the end at Watauga Vista. Once inside the gate stay Left. Take first Left at small green sign that says Waterfall. House will be the end on the left.
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1981
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • NAV27_rets_property_type: Residential
  • NAV27_AllowsVacationRentalYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Appliances: Gas/Propane Water Heater, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Has Basement: Partial, Finished, Heated, Recreation/Game Room, Exterior Entry, Washer/Dryer Hook-up, Lower/Terrace
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Brick
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus Room, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen/Dining Room, Primary w/Ensuite, Primary on Main Level, Rec/Game Room
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 141.4931
  • Room Living Room Area: 227.7778
  • Room Kitchen Area: 97.2222
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Width: 11.4167
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 150.3194
  • Room Dining Room Area: 100

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Private, Wooded
  • View: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Brick Veneer
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Garage-Single Attached, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Cooling: Central Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Wood, Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cell Service Available
  • Water Source: Community
  • Gas Company: Propane Tank: Leased
  • Telephone: Cell Service Available

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Gated
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 1000
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 23086.8
  • Parcel #: 7517245524

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1000.15
  • Tax Book Number: S-33

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 22, 2025
Closed on
Jan 22, 2026
Sold by
Kearse Joseph and Kearse Susan
Bought by
Hopper Charles Brian
Seller's Agent
Candice Sunderhaus
Re/Max Elite Realty
Buyer's Agent
Board Member Non
List Price
$330,000
Sold Price
$330,000
Views
51

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.40%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 2010
Sold by
Windt Raymond L and Windt Susan M
Bought by
Kearse Joseph and Kearse Susan
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $330,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $165,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2026 02/04/26 Sold $330,000 0.0% $917 / Sq Ft
01/07/2026 01/07/26 Pending -- -- --
12/22/2025 12/22/25 For Sale $330,000 -- $917 / Sq Ft
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 -- $248,700 $15,000 $233,700
2024 -- $248,700 $15,000 $233,700
2023 $960 $248,700 $15,000 $233,700
2022 $960 $161,920 $15,000 $146,920
2021 $960 $161,920 $15,000 $146,920
2020 $919 $161,920 $15,000 $146,920
2018 $762 $140,020 $10,000 $130,020
2017 -- $140,020 $10,000 $130,020
2016 $762 $140,020 $10,000 $130,020
2015 -- $140,020 $10,000 $130,020
2014 $633 $156,350 $10,000 $146,350
2013 -- $156,350 $10,000 $146,350
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Carolina Smokies Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 26042916

APN: 7517245524

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