NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5140 Wayah Rd Franklin, NC 28734

Estimated Value: $748,000 - $790,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
2,364 Sq Ft
$328/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 14, 2018

Last sale price $388,000 $164 Per Sq Ft

Est. 100% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,183/month

253 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Great Room
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Living Area on First Floor

About This Home

As of May 2018

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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Ayers

Home Zu (Mls Only) Brokerage Phone: 6783441600 License #216309 Listed on: 08/03/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Susan Ayers

Home Zu (Mls Only) Brokerage Phone: 6783441600 License #216309 Listed on: 08/03/2017

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,300

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 0.91 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a stream
  • Property fronts a state road

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2,364 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Great Room
  • Living Area on First Floor
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Partial Basement
  • Home Security System
  • Washer

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Soaking Tub

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Schools

  • Cartoogechaye Elementary School
  • Franklin High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • Assessor Parcel Number 6544349970

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,300

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

0.91 Acres

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.91
  • Road Frontage Type: State Road
  • Ownership: More than One Year
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Directions: West on US 64, 3.8 miles past the US23/US441 exit to south. Exit Old Murphy Road (Wayah Bald exit sign). Travel 0.2 miles and turn left on Wayah Rd. Proceed 5.1 miles.
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • NAV27_rets_property_type: Residential
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher, Washer, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator
  • Has Basement: Partial, Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Stone
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Soaking Tub, Walk-In Closet(s), Pantry, Main Level Living, Formal Dining Room, Split Bedroom, Great Room, Primary on Main Level, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Living Area: 2364
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First

Exterior Features

  • View: No
  • Waterfront Features: Stream/Creek
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • Waterfront Elevation: 2510
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Garage-Single Detached, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Cartoogechaye
  • High School: Franklin

Lot Info

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

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1300
  • Tax Book Number: H-33

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 24, 2024
Sold by
Rosen Damien Marc
Bought by
Nomadic Drawings Ultra Trust and Beatrice
Current Estimated Value
$775,108

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 3, 2017
Closed on
May 9, 2018
Sold by
Brown Randolph L and Brown Wanda M
Bought by
Rosen Damien
Seller's Agent
Susan Ayers
Home Zu (Mls Only)
Buyer's Agent
Susan Ayers
Home Zu (Mls Only)
List Price
$388,000
Sold Price
$388,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.22%
Original Mortgage
$310,400
Interest Rate
4.44%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 2009
Sold by
Bell Coleman L and Bell Lorraine Grefe
Bought by
Brown Randolph L and Brown Wanda M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$320,000
Interest Rate
5.19%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 28, 2007
Sold by
Kelz John L
Bought by
Bell Coleman L and Bell Lorraine Grefe

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$268,000
Interest Rate
6.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Nomadic Drawings Ultra Trust -- None Listed On Document
Rosen Damien $388,000 None Available
Brown Randolph L $400,000 None Available
Bell Coleman L $335,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Rosen Damien $310,400
Previous Owner Brown Randolph L $320,000
Previous Owner Bell Coleman L $268,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
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
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®

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

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Marty Kimsey

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Marty Kimsey

    RE/MAX

    (828) 421-3369

    136 in this area

    198 Total Sales

    Marty Kimsey
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  • Susan Ayers

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Susan Ayers

    Home Zu (Mls Only)

    (678) 344-1600

    7 in this area

    3,580 Total Sales

    Susan Ayers
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Map

Source: Carolina Smokies Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 26005922

APN: 6544349970

North Carolina Macon County Franklin 28734

5140 Wayah Rd, Franklin, NC

Not Listed for Sale

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