$920,000

5140 Wayah Rd Franklin, NC 28734

Estimated payment $4,918/month

Total Views 3,511
2 Beds
2 Baths
2,350 Sq Ft
$391 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • River Front
  • Deck
  • Private Lot
  • Open Floorplan
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

Creekfront custom home on rushing Wayah Creek, perfectly positioned at the forks of 2 trout streams & adjacent to the Nantahala National Forest. This beautifully designed contemporary cabin offers 2 bedrooms, 2 baths & bonus room with extra large sleeping area. High-quality furnishings included, making it move-in ready! Open & airy with vaulted ceilings, abundant windows & natural light. Enjoy the dramatic stacked stone fireplace with gas logs, rich hardwood floors & a spacious kitchen featuring granite countertops, gas range, breakfast bar & walk-in pantry. Multiple rooms overlook lush year-round rhododendron greenery, water & surrounding forest. Main-level spacious master suite includes a private bath, separate shower & soaking tub, and private deck overlooking creek. Upstairs features a second bedroom, full bathroom, living room and XL bonus room with windows, closets & sleeping area. Large multi-level deck with firepit & salt water hot tub is perfect for enjoying the sounds of the year-round flowing creeks. Two separate driveways provide parking for multiple vehicles. Currently a very successful Airbnb. A true mountain retreat with unmatched natural beauty. Paradise.

Listing Agent

Marty Kimsey

RE/MAX Elite Realty Brokerage Phone: 8283494600 License #53843 Listed on: 09/18/2025

RE/MAX Elite Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,192

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 0.91 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a stream
  • River Front
  • Property fronts a state road
  • Private Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot

Parking

  • No Garage

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Cabin
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 2,350 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Insulated Doors
  • Living Area on First Floor
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heat Pump System
  • Heating System Powered By Leased Propane
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 6544349970

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,192

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

0.91 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Cabin,Residential
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.91
  • Road Frontage Type: State Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Ownership: More than One Year
  • Directions: 64 West to Wayah Road. Approx 5 miles to house on the left. Please park just beyond the house on the right.
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Cabin
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • NAV27_rets_property_type: Residential
  • NAV27_AllowsVacationRentalYN: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Has Basement: Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Door Features: Doors-Insulated
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Stone
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Soaking Tub, Large Master Bedroom, Main Level Living, Primary w/Ensuite, Primary on Main Level, Open Floorplan
  • Living Area: 2350
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 137.8889
  • Room Living Room Area: 345
  • Room Kitchen Area: 437.3333
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Width: 15.3333
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 253

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Adjoins USFS, Private
  • View: No
  • Waterfront Features: River Front, Stream/Creek
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Stone
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Electric, Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Propane, Forced Air, Heat Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well, Private
  • Gas Company: Propane Tank: Leased

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 39639.6
  • Parcel #: 6544349970

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2192.32
  • Tax Book Number: O-43

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Home Values in the Area

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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 -- $612,590 $139,030 $473,560
2024 $1,805 $481,520 $129,030 $352,490
2023 $1,863 $481,420 $129,030 $352,390
2022 $1,863 $332,040 $108,040 $224,000
2021 $1,863 $371,440 $108,040 $263,400
2020 $1,769 $371,440 $108,040 $263,400
2018 $1,300 $288,900 $53,560 $235,340
2017 $1,300 $288,900 $53,560 $235,340
2016 $1,300 $288,900 $53,560 $235,340
2015 $1,277 $288,900 $53,560 $235,340
2014 $1,153 $322,580 $79,350 $243,230
2013 -- $322,580 $79,350 $243,230
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/17/2026 02/17/26 Price Changed $920,000 +15.3% $391 / Sq Ft
10/29/2025 10/29/25 Price Changed $798,000 -5.9% $340 / Sq Ft
09/18/2025 09/18/25 For Sale $848,000 +118.6% $361 / Sq Ft
05/14/2018 05/14/18 Sold $388,000 0.0% $164 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/14/2018 04/14/18 Pending -- -- --
08/03/2017 08/03/17 For Sale $388,000 -- $164 / Sq Ft
Source: Carolina Smokies Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $388,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $400,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $335,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $310,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $320,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $268,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Source: Carolina Smokies Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 26042195

APN: 6544349970

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