$417,000
SOLD DEC 2, 2025

697 Lake Charles Rd Franklin, NC 28734

2 Beds
2 Baths
-- Sq Ft
5.73 Acres

Recently Sold

2% Below List Price

158 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Additional Residence on Property
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Chalet
  • Spa
  • 5.73 Acre Lot
  • Hilly Lot

About This Home

As of December 2025

Mountain Retreat on 5.73 Acres w/USFS on 2 Sides + Guest Cottage + Stream + Lake Access! Escape to your private mountain paradise on 5.73 acres, bordered by U.S. Forest Service land on two sides, with direct access to the Bartram Trail. Enjoy peace, privacy, & nature with a community lake nearby for fishing, kayaking, & year-round recreation. The property features dramatic rock outcroppings, lush native landscape, & the soothing sound of your own mountain stream. The main chalet cabin showcases soaring vaulted T&G ceilings, hardwood floors, a rock fireplace, & a wall of windows with 6 skylights. The main-level primary suite includes a spa-like bath with gas log fireplace, whirlpool tub & separate shower. Upstairs, a loft with full bath & private balcony offers flexible use as a bedroom, office, or retreat. Outdoor living is a highlight with expansive decking, a rock firepit, & endless views. The guest cottage features an efficiency kitchen, full bath, covered porch, & deck ideal for guests or STR income. RV parking with hookups included. Once a public gem mine in the '60s–'70s, this property blends natural beauty, rich history, and income potential—a true mountain dream!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Danielle Serjan

Realty One Group Vibe Brokerage Phone: 8283708423 License #218121 Listed on: 05/23/2025

Realty One Group Vibe

Last Buyer's Agent

David Pinkerton

Exp Realty, LLC (Mls Only) License #344340

Exp Realty, LLC (Mls Only)

Property Details

Home Type

  • Apartment

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,258

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

Lot Details

  • 5.73 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a stream
  • Private Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Hilly Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Home Design

  • Chalet
  • Cabin
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Living Area on First Floor
  • Open Floorplan
  • Crawl Space
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Spa Bath

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • No Garage
  • RV Access or Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Porch

Additional Homes

  • Additional Residence on Property

Utilities

  • Humidifier
  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heat Pump System
  • Heating System Powered By Owned Propane
  • Power Generator
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • James Lawrence Taylor Subdivision
  • Stream

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property is used as a vacation rental
  • Assessor Parcel Number 6591645292

Property Details

Home Type

Apartment

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,258

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Cabin,Residential
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.73
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Ownership: More than One Year
  • Subdivision Name: James Lawrence Taylor Subdivision
  • Directions: Hwy 441 South (Georgia Rd), Left on Tessentee Rd, go 2.2 miles to Left on Lake Charles Rd, follow to Right at 697 Sign, Follow the driveway to the end. There is parking by the main house and the guest cottage.
  • Architectural Style: Cabin, Chalet
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • NAV27_rets_property_type: Residential
  • NAV27_AllowsVacationRentalYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Spa Features: Bath
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher, Humidifier, Microwave, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Other Equipment: Generator
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Stone
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceramic Tile Bath, Kitchen/Dining Room, Large Master Bedroom, Living/Dining Room, Main Level Living, Primary on Main Level, Pantry
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens, Skylight(s)
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Adjoins USFS, Allow RVs, Hilly/Steep, Level, Private, Rolling, Wooded
  • View: Short Range View, View-Winter, View Year Round
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Stream/Creek
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Other Structures: Apartment Studio, Detached Additional Living Space
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: First Level
  • Cooling: Central Electric, Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Propane
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Gas Company: Propane Tank: Owned

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 249598.8
  • Parcel #: 6591645292

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1258.5
  • Tax Book Number: M-41

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 23, 2025
Closed on
Nov 26, 2025
Sold by
Marshall E Reeves E and Marshall Margaret M
Bought by
Dipalma Rebeka Di and Rodriguez Lutzner
Seller's Agent
Danielle Serjan
Realty One Group Vibe
Buyer's Agent
David Pinkerton
Exp Realty, LLC (Mls Only)
List Price
$425,000
Sold Price
$417,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,000
-1.88%
Views
228

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.89%
Original Mortgage
$425,965
Outstanding Balance
$425,965
Interest Rate
6.22%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
-$9,300

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 9, 2021
Sold by
Reeves Marshall E and Reeves Margaret M
Bought by
Reeves Marshall E and Reeves Margaret M

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 19, 2017
Closed on
Jan 11, 2018
Sold by
Marshall Frank E and Marshall Marye K
Bought by
Reeves Marshall F and Reeves Margaret M
Seller's Agent
Kathy Clifton
Bald Head Realty
List Price
$238,000
Sold Price
$238,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.28%
Original Mortgage
$214,200
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 4, 2005
Sold by
Carlson Richard V
Bought by
Marshall Frank E and Marshall Marye K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$188,000
Interest Rate
5.74%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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 $417,000 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $238,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $235,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $235,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $425,965 VA
Previous Owner $214,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $188,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/02/2025 12/02/25 Sold $417,000 -0.7% --
10/28/2025 10/28/25 Pending -- -- --
09/08/2025 09/08/25 Price Changed $420,000 -1.2% --
05/23/2025 05/23/25 For Sale $425,000 +78.6% --
01/19/2018 01/19/18 Sold $238,000 0.0% -- View Prior Sale
12/20/2017 12/20/17 Pending -- -- --
11/20/2017 11/20/17 For Sale $238,000 -- --
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
2025 $1,259 $315,440 $62,600 $252,840
2024 $1,259 $315,440 $62,600 $252,840
2023 $1,257 $315,540 $62,600 $252,940
2022 $1,257 $216,410 $41,300 $175,110
2021 $1,257 $229,810 $41,300 $188,510
2020 $1,126 $229,810 $41,300 $188,510
2018 $1,052 $231,110 $42,600 $188,510
2017 $1,052 $231,110 $42,600 $188,510
2016 $1,052 $231,110 $42,600 $188,510
2015 $1,020 $231,110 $42,600 $188,510
2014 $913 $256,480 $59,980 $196,500
2013 -- $256,480 $59,980 $196,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Carolina Smokies Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 26041016

APN: 6591645292