$265,000
SOLD MAY 12, 2025

388 Belle Dowdle Rd Franklin, NC 28734

3 Beds
1 Bath
-- Sq Ft
0.9 Acres

Recently Sold

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • No HOA
  • Wood Flooring
  • Living Area on First Floor
  • Cottage

About This Home

As of May 2025

Cute 3 bed, 1 bath cottage on 0.9 +/- level acres! Tasteful updates include granite counter tops, newer s/s appliances and cabinets, new windows, tile shower and brand new central heating and air. Luxury Plank Vinyl in kitchen and bath and beautiful hardwood floors grace the rest of the home. The yard is open and gentle with a stream running along the western border.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Board Member Non

Listed on: 03/20/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Caity Conner

Bald Head Realty License #326153

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $573

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 0.9 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a stream
  • Property fronts a state road
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Insulated Windows
  • Living Area on First Floor
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Parking

  • No Garage
  • RV Access or Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Storage
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heating System Powered By Leased Propane
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property is used as a vacation rental
  • Assessor Parcel Number 6582494708

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$573

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.9
  • Road Frontage Type: State Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Ownership: More than One Year
  • Directions: Hwy. 441 South 2.5 miles, turn right on Belle Dowdle Road, home is on the left @ #388.
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Year Built: 1952
  • NAV27_rets_property_type: Residential
  • NAV27_AllowsVacationRentalYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher, Freezer, Electric Oven/Range
  • Has Basement: Partial, Exterior Entry, Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl Plank
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen/Dining Room, Main Level Living, Primary on Main Level, Pantry
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Allow RVs, Level, Level Yard, Open Lot, Unrestricted
  • View: No
  • Waterfront Features: Stream/Creek
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Other Structures: Storage Building/Shed
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Propane
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
  • Gas Company: Propane Tank: Leased

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 39204
  • Parcel #: 6582494708
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 572.64
  • Tax Book Number: D-40

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 20, 2025
Closed on
May 8, 2025
Sold by
Lee Luke Chandler Rubye and Luke Houser Chandler
Bought by
Hegwood Britton Hillard and Hegwood Tara Michelle
Seller's Agent
Board Member Non
Buyer's Agent
Caity Conner
Bald Head Realty
List Price
$265,000
Sold Price
$265,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.84%
Original Mortgage
$185,500
Outstanding Balance
$185,500
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$79,141

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2020
Sold by
Sprinkle Leila Maxine and Sprinkle Dean
Bought by
Luke Chandler Rubye Lee

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$84,560
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
Construction
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 $265,000 None Listed On Document
Executors Deed $72,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $185,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $84,560 Construction
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/12/2025 05/12/25 Sold $265,000 -1.7% --
03/28/2025 03/28/25 Pending -- -- --
03/28/2025 03/28/25 Pending -- -- --
03/21/2025 03/21/25 For Sale $269,500 +1.7% $248 / Sq Ft
03/20/2025 03/20/25 For Sale $265,000 -- --
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 $573 $139,790 $34,750 $105,040
2023 $546 $139,790 $34,750 $105,040
2022 $546 $91,080 $19,260 $71,820
2021 $546 $91,180 $19,260 $71,920
2020 $298 $83,370 $15,600 $67,770
2018 $256 $75,820 $21,000 $54,820
2017 $256 $75,820 $21,000 $54,820
2016 $256 $75,820 $21,000 $54,820
2015 $233 $75,820 $21,000 $54,820
2014 $196 $73,950 $27,000 $46,950
2013 -- $73,950 $27,000 $46,950
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Carolina Smokies Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 26040883

APN: 6582494708