NOT LISTED FOR SALE

525 Whisper Mountain Rd Franklin, NC 28734

Franklin Area

Estimated Value: $499,298

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,100 Sq Ft
$238/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 18, 2022

Last sale price $395,000 $188 Per Sq Ft

Est. 26% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,864 / mo

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Custom Home
  • Deck
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Open Floorplan
  • Private Lot
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

As of October 2022

A chance to own your own amazing mountain retreat home. This custom-built home features 2 bedrooms 2 1/2 bathrooms, 2100 Sq Ft plus a 1550 Sq Ft unfinished basement. That's 3600+ Sq Ft under roof! Basement has poured walls and over 8ft ceilings with lots of space to finish to your desire. Outside you'll find a lovely firepit and a spacious 30' covered deck to let the cares of the world rock away. Back inside, you'll find hardwood floors in the main living area, plus 17ft vaulted ceilings in living/dining area. The stone wood-burning fireplace is the main focal point of the LR. The space flows openly into the spacious kitchen with lots of granite countertop space & double sided eat-in top. Double ovens and a plentiful pantry are perfect for entertaining. The primary bedroom is on the main level and has a walk-in closet, large en-suite bath, and a secret pass-through to the laundry room - open the cabinet to find it. Upstairs you'll find a lovely loft office and en-suite bedroom with another walk-in closet. Generator stays with the home. Central Heat & Air w/ AprilAire system add-on. Metal roof. Easy access with only 1 step to enter home. Located in the lovely Whisper Mtn Estates.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Becky Ramey

Re/Max Elite Realty Brokerage Phone: 8283494600 License #244928 Listed on: 09/01/2022

Re/Max Elite Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Sheila Myers

Keller Williams Realty Of Franklin License #215471

Keller Williams Realty Of Franklin

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,158

Year Built

  • Built in 1999

Lot Details

  • 21,780 Sq Ft Lot
  • Private Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $33 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Chalet
  • Cottage
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 2,100 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Insulated Doors
  • Living Area on First Floor
  • Workshop
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Workshop
  • Basement with some natural light

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 1 Attached Carport Space

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Terrace

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Whisper Mountain Subdivision
  • Stream

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 7524686710

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,158

Year Built

Built in 1999

Lot Details

0.5 Acres

HOA Fees

$33 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5
  • Road Frontage Type: Property Owners' Assoc, Community
  • Ownership: More than One Year
  • Subdivision Name: Whisper Mountain
  • Directions: Highlands Rd. (4 MILES) to LEFT on ELLIJAY RD (4 miles) to RIGHT on LITTLE ELLIJAY RD (2 miles) bear RIGHT onto HENRY RD. about 1.5 miles to RIGHT into WHISPER MOUNTAIN to #525 on RIGHT
  • Architectural Style: Chalet, Cottage, Custom
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • Year Built: 1999
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • NAV27_rets_property_type: Residential
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Gas/Propane Water Heater, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Exhaust Fan, Dryer, Microwave, Washer, Electric Oven/Range
  • Other Equipment: Generator
  • Has Basement: Full, Daylight, Workshop, Lower/Terrace, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Door Features: Doors-Insulated
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Stone
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Open Floorplan, Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Main Level Living, Workshop, Primary w/Ensuite, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Primary on Main Level, Walk-In Closet(s), Large Master Bedroom
  • Living Area: 2100
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Office Level: Second
  • Room Office Area: 100
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 182.52
  • Room Living Room Area: 333.25
  • Room Kitchen Area: 215.8
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Width: 15.2
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 243.2
  • Room Dining Room Area: 102

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Private
  • View: View Year Round, Short Range View, View-Winter
  • View: Yes
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Cedar, Wood Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Spaces: 1
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Carport-Single Attached, Other Carport-See Remarks

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: First Level
  • Cooling: Central Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Propane, Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: See Remarks, Community
  • Gas Company: Propane Tank: Leased

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 400
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 21780
  • Parcel #: 7524686710
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1157.96
  • Tax Book Number: S-38

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2025
Sold by
Miller Vantrease
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$499,298

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1
Outstanding Balance
$1
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$499,297

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 1, 2022
Closed on
Oct 18, 2022
Sold by
Whitham Carole A
Bought by
Vantrease Jane Miller
Seller's Agent
Becky Ramey
Re/Max Elite Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sheila Myers
Keller Williams Realty Of Franklin
List Price
$395,000
Sold Price
$395,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.16%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 11, 2018
Closed on
Jul 24, 2018
Sold by
Nevins Judith D and Nevins Douglas A
Bought by
Whitham Brendon and Whitham Carole A
Seller's Agent
Kathy Clifton
Bald Head Realty
Buyer's Agent
Danielle Serjan
Keller Williams Realty Of Franklin
List Price
$230,000
Sold Price
$230,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.64%
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Franklin, NC

  • Allison Fish Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Realty Of Franklin

    Allison Fish

    Keller Williams Realty Of Franklin

    (706) 920-4775

    15 Total Sales

    11 in Franklin

    $9K - $475K Price Range

    Allison Fish
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  • Cory Coleman Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Great Smokies - Sylva

    Cory Coleman

    Keller Williams Great Smokies - Sylva

    (828) 307-9204

    24 Total Sales

    2 in Franklin

    $300K - $332K Price Range

    Cory Coleman
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  • Old Town Team Real Estate Agent - Old Town Brokers

    Old Town Team

    Old Town Brokers

    (828) 672-2983

    156 Total Sales

    4 in Franklin

    $145K - $475K Price Range

    Old Town Team
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  • Esther Ban Real Estate Agent - Realty One Group Vibe

    Esther Ban

    Realty One Group Vibe

    (828) 482-0445

    20 Total Sales

    12 in Franklin

    $19K - $340K Price Range

    Esther Ban
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  • Nedra Creason Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX Executive

    Nedra Creason

    RE/MAX Executive

    (828) 492-3506

    84 Total Sales

    4 in Franklin

    $20K - $206K Price Range

    Nedra Creason
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  • Kim Gentry Justus Real Estate Agent - Ivester Jackson Blackstream

    Kim Gentry Justus

    Responds Quickly

    Ivester Jackson Blackstream

    (828) 672-3470

    70 Total Sales

    3 in Franklin

    $180K - $470K Price Range

    Kim Gentry Justus
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
Vantrease Jane -- None Listed On Document
Vantrease Jane Miller -- None Listed On Document
Vantrease Jane Miller $395,000 --
Whitham Brendon $230,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $1
Open Vantrease Jane Miller $518,000
Closed Vantrease Jane Miller $518,000
Closed Vantrease Jane Miller $518,000
Previous Owner Whitham Brendon $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/18/2022 10/18/22 Sold $395,000 0.0% $188 / Sq Ft
09/13/2022 09/13/22 Pending -- -- --
09/01/2022 09/01/22 For Sale $395,000 +71.7% $188 / Sq Ft
07/27/2018 07/27/18 Sold $230,000 0.0% $298 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/27/2018 06/27/18 Pending -- -- --
05/14/2018 05/14/18 For Sale $230,000 -- $298 / Sq Ft
Source: Carolina Smokies Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

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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
2026 $751 $396,630 $30,250 $366,380
2025 $751 $396,630 $30,250 $366,380
2024 $751 $396,630 $30,250 $366,380
2023 $1,158 $396,630 $30,250 $366,380
2022 $1,158 $222,450 $13,230 $209,220
2021 $1,122 $222,450 $13,230 $209,220
2020 $1,065 $222,450 $13,230 $209,220
2018 $1,260 $289,400 $9,900 $279,500
2017 $1,260 $289,400 $9,900 $279,500
2016 $1,260 $289,400 $9,900 $279,500
2015 $1,237 $289,400 $9,900 $279,500
2014 $1,056 $306,450 $15,300 $291,150
2013 -- $306,450 $15,300 $291,150
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • BR

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Becky Ramey

    RE/MAX

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  • Sheila Myers Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Realty Of Franklin

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Sheila Myers

    Keller Williams Realty Of Franklin

    (828) 342-0866

    189 Total Sales

    Sheila Myers
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  • KC

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Kathy Clifton

    Bald Head Realty

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  • DS

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Danielle Serjan

    Keller Williams Realty Of Franklin

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Map

Source: Carolina Smokies Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 26028372

APN: 7524686710

North Carolina Macon County Franklin 28734

525 Whisper Mountain Rd, Franklin, NC

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