$410,000
SOLD NOV 20, 2025

397 Sunny Ln Franklin, NC 28734

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
5.05 Acres

Recently Sold

9% Below List Price

88 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • 5.05 Acre Lot
  • Private Lot
  • Garage Apartment
  • Deck
  • Multiple Fireplaces

About This Home

As of November 2025

If you've been longing for the laid-back lifestyle of Western North Carolina, welcome home to 397 Sunny Lane in beautiful Franklin. This 5.05-acre property offers the perfect blend of privacy, natural beauty, and functional space — all without the constraints of an HOA. This three-story home offers over 2,000 sq ft of comfortable living with 5 sleeping rooms, 3 full baths, and a fully finished basement featuring bonus space, workshop, and even a second living area — ideal for guests, multi-generational living, or potential rental income. Sit on the porch and enjoy the peace of rolling land, wooded privacy, and year-round short-range mountain views. With no restrictions, you can bring your chickens, RV, or dreams of a mini farm. The property features a private well, septic, propane and electric heat, a generator, multiple outbuildings, and a double basement garage. Inside, you'll love the spacious layout, large primary bedroom on the main level, kitchen/family room combo, stone fireplaces (wood-burning & gas log), and a layout designed for flexibility and comfort. The metal roof, insulated windows and doors, and quality finishes make it move-in ready

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dan O'Connell

Exp Realty, LLC (Mls Only) Brokerage Phone: 8885849431 License #318316 Listed on: 07/24/2025

Exp Realty, LLC (Mls Only)

Last Buyer's Agent

Melissa Bush

Keller Williams Great Smokies - Sylva License #266270

Keller Williams Great Smokies - Sylva

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,388

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • 5.05 Acre Lot
  • Private Lot
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Apartment
  • Basement Garage
  • RV Access or Parking

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Insulated Doors
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Workshop
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Partial Basement
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement
  • Workshop
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Basement with some natural light

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Outbuilding
  • Porch

Farming

  • Pasture

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heat Pump System
  • Power Generator
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Stream

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property is used as a vacation rental
  • Assessor Parcel Number 6582217782

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,388

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.05
  • Ownership: More than One Year
  • Directions: From franklin plaza Head south on US-23/US-441 toward Franklin Plaza Keep right to continue on US-23 S/US-441 S/Georgia Rd Turn right onto Addington Bridge Rd Turn right onto Bates Branch Rd Turn right onto Sunny Ln. STAY ON SUNNY LANE AND USE THE FIRST DRIVEWAY THE SECOND ONE IS KINDA STEEP
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Year Built: 1985
  • NAV27_rets_property_type: Residential
  • NAV27_AllowsVacationRentalYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Appliances: Gas/Propane Water Heater, Dishwasher, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: Generator
  • Has Basement: Full, Partial, Partitioned, Finished, Heated, Daylight, Recreation/Game Room, Workshop, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Finished Bath, Lower/Terrace
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Door Features: Doors-Insulated
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Log, Stone, Two or More
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl Plank
  • Interior Amenities: Ceramic Tile Bath, Kitchen/FR Combo, Large Master Bedroom, Living/Dining Room, Primary on Main Level, Rec/Game Room, Split Bedroom, Workshop
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Allow RVs, Pasture, Private, Rolling, Unrestricted, Wooded
  • View: Short Range View, View Year Round
  • View: Yes
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Waterfront Elevation: 2263
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding/Workshop, Storage Building/Shed
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage-Double in Basement, Garage Apartment

Utilities

  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Propane
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cell Service Available
  • Water Source: Well, Private
  • Gas Company: Propane Tank: None
  • Telephone: Cell Service Available

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 219978
  • Parcel #: 6582217782

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2388.34
  • Tax Book Number: D-36

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 4, 2012
Closed on
Aug 19, 2013
Sold by
Pnc Bank Na
Bought by
Dowdy Daniel B
Seller's Agent
Daniel Seay
Carolina Mountain Brokers
Buyer's Agent
Jamie Stamey
Unique Properties Of Franklin
List Price
$102,000
Sold Price
$102,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.54%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 18, 2012
Sold by
Hesselbirg Michael Otto and Hesselbirg Lera Marie
Bought by
Rbc Bank Usa
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Warranty Deed $102,000 None Available
Trustee Deed $180,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/20/2025 11/20/25 Sold $410,000 -5.7% --
10/20/2025 10/20/25 Pending -- -- --
09/08/2025 09/08/25 Price Changed $435,000 -3.3% --
07/24/2025 07/24/25 For Sale $450,000 +341.2% --
08/23/2013 08/23/13 Sold $102,000 0.0% $50 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/24/2013 07/24/13 Pending -- -- --
05/07/2012 05/07/12 For Sale $102,000 -- $50 / 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
2025 $3,750 $304,660 $47,770 $256,890
2024 $1,160 $304,660 $47,770 $256,890
2023 $1,131 $304,660 $47,770 $256,890
2022 $1,131 $204,530 $37,770 $166,760
2021 $1,131 $204,530 $37,770 $166,760
2020 $1,014 $204,530 $37,770 $166,760
2018 $1,054 $231,570 $46,670 $184,900
2017 $1,054 $231,570 $46,670 $184,900
2016 $1,054 $231,570 $46,670 $184,900
2015 $1,022 $231,570 $46,670 $184,900
2014 $1,060 $301,140 $77,270 $223,870
2013 -- $301,140 $77,270 $223,870
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Dan O'Connell

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Dan O'Connell

    Exp Realty, LLC (Mls Only)

    (828) 787-3004

    100 in this area

    140 Total Sales

    Dan O'Connell
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  • Melissa Bush

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Melissa Bush

    Keller Williams Great Smokies - Sylva

    (828) 231-8879

    13 in this area

    71 Total Sales

    Melissa Bush
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    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Daniel Seay

    Carolina Mountain Brokers

    (828) 421-0321

    29 in this area

    49 Total Sales

    Daniel Seay
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  • Jamie Stamey

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Jamie Stamey

    Unique Properties Of Franklin

    (828) 342-0069

    103 in this area

    107 Total Sales

    Jamie Stamey
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Map

Source: Carolina Smokies Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 26041674

APN: 6582217782

North Carolina Macon County Franklin 28734

397 Sunny Ln, Franklin, NC

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