$235,000
SOLD AUG 8, 2025

553 Union School Rd Franklin, NC 28734

2 Beds
1 Bath
-- Sq Ft
0.78 Acres

Recently Sold

6% Below List Price

146 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Ranch Style House
  • No HOA
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Living Area on First Floor
  • Porch

About This Home

As of August 2025

Charming single-level living home featuring two bedrooms, one bath, plus two versatile bonus rooms perfect for an office, guest space, or hobby room! Enjoy a spacious living room with a brick woodstove fireplace as the focal point, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The updated kitchen offers modern convenience while maintaining its cozy appeal! Nestled off a paved, state-maintained road, this property ensures easy access and year-round convenience, a rare find in a peaceful mountain setting. Enjoy breathtaking mountain views and a generous yard space, perfect for outdoor enjoyment. A standout feature of this property is the dedicated RV space adjacent to the home—an uncommon perk in the mountains! Whether you choose to use it for personal convenience or as a rental for supplemental income, the possibilities are endless with no restrictions on the property. Don't miss this unique opportunity to enjoy mountain living with flexibility and potential!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Katelyn VanderWoude

RE/MAX Elite Realty Brokerage Phone: 8283494600 License #337273 Listed on: 03/07/2025

RE/MAX Elite Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

David Pinkerton

Exp Realty, LLC (Mls Only) License #344340

Exp Realty, LLC (Mls Only)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $619

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 0.78 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot

Parking

  • No Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Insulated Doors
  • Living Area on First Floor
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Storage
  • Porch

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 6582277098

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$619

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.78
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Ownership: More than One Year
  • Directions: Fraom Franklin, take 441S to RIGHT on Addington Bridge Rd to RIGHT on Union School Rd to home #553 on RIGHT.
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Single, Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • NAV27_rets_property_type: Residential
  • Attribution Contact: 8283494600
  • NAV27_AllowsVacationRentalYN: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Door Features: Doors-Insulated
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove, Brick
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen/Dining Room, Main Level Living, Primary on Main Level, Open Floorplan, Split Bedroom
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level, Level Yard, Open Lot
  • View: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Other
  • Other Structures: Storage Building/Shed
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: First Level
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cell Service Available
  • Water Source: Well
  • Gas Company: Propane Tank: None
  • Telephone: Cell Service Available

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 33976.8
  • Parcel #: 6582277098

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 619.24
  • Tax Book Number: Y-40

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 7, 2025
Closed on
Aug 8, 2025
Sold by
Clark Alexandra N and Buchanan Alexandra Clark
Bought by
Edward A Epperly And Charlotte C Epperly Join and Epperly
Seller's Agent
Katelyn VanderWoude
RE/MAX Elite Realty
Buyer's Agent
David Pinkerton
Exp Realty, LLC (Mls Only)
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$235,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-5.96%
Views
93

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
104.32%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 2024
Sold by
Buchanan Devin T
Bought by
Clark Alexandra N

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 28, 2021
Sold by
Hagan Thomas Keith and Hagan Tracy C
Bought by
Buchanan Devin T and Clark Alexandra N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$119,850
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 7, 2009
Sold by
Cornerstone Property Investors Llc
Bought by
Hagan Thomas Keith and Hagan Tracy C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$86,250
Interest Rate
5.01%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 2008
Sold by
Hagan Thomas Keith and Hagan Tracy C
Bought by
Cornerstone Property Investors Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 2008
Sold by
Collins Grace C
Bought by
Hagan Thomas K and Hagan Tracy C
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
Warranty Deed $235,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $235,000 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $124,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $124,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- --
Trustee Deed $64,914 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $119,850 New Conventional
Previous Owner $86,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $10,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $110,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $76,500 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/08/2025 08/08/25 Sold $235,000 -6.0% --
07/31/2025 07/31/25 Pending -- -- --
03/07/2025 03/07/25 For Sale $249,900 -- --
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 $619 $154,180 $33,790 $120,390
2023 $698 $154,180 $33,790 $120,390
2022 $698 $122,840 $17,940 $104,900
2021 $698 $122,940 $17,940 $105,000
2020 $667 $122,940 $17,940 $105,000
2018 $627 $125,110 $23,790 $101,320
2017 $627 $125,110 $23,790 $101,320
2016 $627 $125,110 $23,790 $101,320
2015 $604 $125,110 $23,790 $101,320
2014 $373 $90,260 $28,550 $61,710
2013 -- $90,260 $28,550 $61,710
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Katelyn VanderWoude

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Katelyn VanderWoude

    RE/MAX

    (828) 371-7857

    171 in this area

    180 Total Sales

    Katelyn VanderWoude
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    David Pinkerton

    Exp Realty, LLC (Mls Only)

    (828) 347-0939

    18 in this area

    41 Total Sales

    David Pinkerton
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Map

Source: Carolina Smokies Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 26041694

APN: 6582277098

North Carolina Macon County Franklin 28734

553 Union School Rd, Franklin, NC

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