$731,000
SOLD DEC 11, 2024

597 Baldwin Cove Franklin, NC 28734

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
12.91 Acres

Recently Sold

2% Below List Price

40 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • Custom Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Spa
  • 12.91 Acre Lot
  • Deck

About This Home

As of December 2024

Burningtown Beauty! This well-maintained 3BR, 3.5BA timber frame construction home is exquisitely located on 12.91 private acres and affords breathtaking, long range views & adjoins USFS! Gorgeous wide open floor plan with soaring ceilings creates the mountain ambiance that everyone craves. The large kitchen features ample storage & workspace and cooking on gas is a delight for any chef! Lovely stone, wood burning fireplace to keep you toasty on chilly evenings & the iconic wall of windows invites in the view. The large primary suite provides access to the expansive deck that includes a comfortable screened porch where you will likely spend most of your day. The main floor is rounded out by a guest room w/half bath & the laundry. Up in the loft, you can invite guests to enjoy the view, a private balcony & a full bath. In the lower level, there's plenty of room to spread out with a large family room, additional sleeping area, another full bath, loads of storage, lower terrace plus the 2 car garage. Acreage includes a second 3BR septic installed, 2 STOCKED ponds, a pole barn & a small waterfall! Once you are here, you will never want to leave! This private oasis awaits you!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stephanie Sainz

Bald Head Realty Brokerage Phone: 8283690000 License #280276 Listed on: 10/02/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Stephanie Sainz

Bald Head Realty Brokerage Phone: 8283690000 License #280276 Listed on: 10/02/2024

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,828

Year Built

  • Built in 2000

Lot Details

  • 12.91 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a stream
  • Private Lot
  • Hilly Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Basement Garage
  • Limited Parking
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Metal Roof
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • Furnished
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Insulated Doors
  • Living Area on First Floor
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Valley Views

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Spa Bath

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Deck
  • Terrace

Farming

  • Barn

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Heat Pump System
  • Mini Split Heat Pump
  • Heating System Powered By Leased Propane
  • 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 6565293995

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,828

Year Built

Built in 2000

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 12.91
  • Road Frontage Type: Other
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Ownership: More than One Year
  • Directions: From downtown Franklin, take 28N/Bryson City Road 2 miles to LEFT onto Airport Road. Follow 2.3 miles & veer LEFT onto Olive Hill Road. Follow for 2.6 miles (up & over Burningtown Gap) to LEFT onto Baldwin Cove. Follow up for 0.5 miles, keeping right at all forks. AWD/4WD REQUIRED. NO DRIVEBYS.
  • Architectural Style: Timber Frame, Custom
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 2000
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • NAV27_rets_property_type: Residential
  • Attribution Contact: 8283690000
  • NAV27_AllowsVacationRentalYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Spa Features: Bath
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Gas/Propane Water Heater, Dishwasher, Microwave, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Has Basement: Full, Partitioned, Finished, Heated, Daylight, Recreation/Game Room, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Finished Bath, Lower/Terrace
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Doors-Insulated
  • Fireplace Features: Basement, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove, Stone
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus Room, Breakfast Bar, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Country Kitchen, Large Master Bedroom, Living/Dining Room, Main Level Living, Primary w/Ensuite, Primary on Main Level, Open Floorplan, Rec/Game Room, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Level: Basement
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Basement
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Adjoins USFS, Hilly/Steep, Private, Wooded
  • View: Long Range View, Valley, View Year Round
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Stream/Creek
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Cedar
  • Other Structures: Barn(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Screened Porch/Deck
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage-Double in Basement, Garage Door Opener, Limited Parking

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: First Level
  • Cooling: Central Electric, Heat Pump, Ductless
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Wood, Propane, Heat Pump, Mini-Split
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, See Remarks
  • Utilities: Cell Service Available
  • Water Source: Well, Private
  • Gas Company: Propane Tank: Leased
  • Telephone: Cell Service Available

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 562359.6
  • Parcel #: 6565293995

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1827.69
  • Tax Book Number: C-29

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 2, 2024
Closed on
Dec 9, 2024
Sold by
Bennett Carol M and Bennett William Lee
Bought by
Samuel Patricia A and Callen Edward J
Seller's Agent
Stephanie Sainz
Bald Head Realty
Buyer's Agent
Stephanie Sainz
Bald Head Realty
List Price
$749,000
Sold Price
$731,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$18,000
-2.4%
Views
44
Current Estimated Value
$662,043

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$68,957
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-14.04%
Original Mortgage
$511,700
Outstanding Balance
$504,466
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$156,062
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $731,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $511,700 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/11/2024 12/11/24 Sold $731,000 -2.4% --
11/11/2024 11/11/24 Pending -- -- --
10/02/2024 10/02/24 For Sale $749,000 -- --
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 $1,553 $410,480 $68,120 $342,360
2023 $1,457 $410,480 $68,120 $342,360
2022 $1,457 $260,800 $42,800 $218,000
2021 $1,431 $261,700 $42,800 $218,900
2020 $1,365 $261,700 $42,800 $218,900
2018 $1,303 $268,580 $46,990 $221,590
2017 $0 $268,580 $46,990 $221,590
2016 $1,265 $268,580 $46,990 $221,590
2015 $1,242 $268,580 $46,990 $221,590
2014 $1,061 $284,060 $52,840 $231,220
2013 -- $284,060 $52,840 $231,220
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Carolina Smokies Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 26037997

APN: 6565293995