NOT LISTED FOR SALE

7868 Highlands Rd Franklin, NC 28734

Estimated Value: $488,000 - $506,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
-- Sq Ft
5.69 Acres

Last Sold July 31, 2025

Last sale price $500,000

Current estimated payment $2,714/month

80 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Deck
  • Spa
  • 5.69 Acre Lot
  • Wood Burning Stove

About This Home

As of July 2025

3 bedroom 2 bath 2 bonus rooms on 5.69 Unrestricted Acres. Covered & Open decking to enjoy those Mountain & River Views all year long. Eat-in kitchen w/Leathered granite tops, gas range, walk-in pantry & hardwood floors. Living room with brick wood fireplace, Big mountain views. & family TV room on the other side. Loft has great storage on both sides, reading room w/built in bookshelves or extra sleeping/playroom for kids. Master has a large tiled walk in the shower & tile floors. Downstairs is a finished basement with a den that has a wood burning Buck Stove insert, two additional bedrooms, a large laundry room and remodeled full bath w/whirlpool tub/shower. Oversized two-car attached garage that leads right into the kitchen, a separate workshop (30 X 40) w/240 amp power, frontage on Highlands Road for potential commercial use as well as residential. Mature professional landscaping, outdoor patio with firepit, Koi Pond with mature fish, have your morning coffee looking at your mountain views. Generator for any power outages. 1 Year Home Warranty for your peace of mind. It's a short 12 minutes of paved driving to the Quaint town of Franklin NC.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

June Tassillo

RE/MAX Elite Realty Brokerage Phone: 8283494600 License #261013 Listed on: 03/24/2025

RE/MAX Elite Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Marty Huskins

Keller Williams - Great Smokies - Bc License #257347

Keller Williams - Great Smokies - Bc

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,288

Year Built

  • Built in 1988

Lot Details

  • 5.69 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a state road
  • Private Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Hilly Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 4 Garage Spaces | 2 Attached and 2 Detached
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Open Parking
  • RV Access or Parking

Property Views

  • Water
  • Valley

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Rustic Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Stucco Exterior
  • Radon Mitigation System

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Partially Furnished
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Insulated Doors
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Open Floorplan
  • Bonus Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Spa Bath

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Fireplace in Basement
  • Bedroom in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Basement with some natural light

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Deck
  • Terrace
  • Outbuilding
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Cooling and Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Heating System Powered By Leased Propane
  • Power Generator
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Stream

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • Property is used as a vacation rental
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7522095761

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,288

Year Built

Built in 1988

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.69
  • Road Frontage Type: State Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Ownership: More than One Year
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Directions: Highlands Rd Approx. 7 miles turn left immediately at Red Barn. LO sign.
  • Architectural Style: Farm House, Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • NAV27_rets_property_type: Residential
  • NAV27_AllowsVacationRentalYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Partially
  • Spa Features: Bath
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Gas/Propane Water Heater, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Other Equipment: Generator
  • Has Basement: Full, Finished, Heated, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Washer/Dryer Hook-up, Finished Bath, Lower/Terrace
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Doors-Insulated/Storm
  • Fireplace Features: Basement, Wood Burning Stove, Brick, Two or More
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus Room, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceramic Tile Bath, Country Kitchen, Formal Dining Room, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining Room, Living/Dining Room, Primary w/Ensuite, Primary on Main Level, Pantry, Split Bedroom
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Basement
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 175.538
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Office Level: Basement
  • Room Office Area: 213.051
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 179.2
  • Room Living Room Area: 223.04
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Basement
  • Room Kitchen Area: 227.12
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Width: 12.2
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 187.88
  • Room Family Room Area: 280.44

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Allow RVs, Hilly/Steep, Open Lot, Private, Rolling, Unrestricted, Wooded, Other-See Remarks
  • View: Long Range View, Valley, View Year Round, Water
  • View: Yes
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • Waterfront Elevation: 2234
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Rustic Appearance, Other
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding/Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 4
  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage-Double Attached, Garage-Double Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Driveway

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Security: Radon Mitigation System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Electric, Two Zone
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Wood, Propane, Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • 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: 247856.4
  • Parcel #: 7522095761

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1288.14
  • Tax Book Number: Z-39

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 24, 2025
Closed on
Jul 29, 2025
Sold by
Gaskin Stan D and Gaskin Sally J
Bought by
Cordeiro Brian and Mcculley Colleen
Seller's Agent
June Tassillo
RE/MAX Elite Realty
Buyer's Agent
Marty Huskins
Keller Williams - Great Smokies - Bc
List Price
$559,000
Sold Price
$500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$59,000
-10.55%
Views
72
Current Estimated Value
$499,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$1,000
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.49%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 1, 2020
Closed on
Jun 26, 2020
Sold by
Russell Aten D and Russell Elizabeth A
Bought by
Gaskin Stan D and Gaskin Sally J
Seller's Agent
Lori Newton
RE/MAX Elite Realty
Buyer's Agent
Lori Newton
RE/MAX Elite Realty
List Price
$250,000
Sold Price
$250,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.59%
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Cordeiro Brian $500,000 None Listed On Document
Cordeiro Brian $500,000 None Listed On Document
Gaskin Stan D $250,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/31/2025 07/31/25 Sold $500,000 -5.6% --
06/12/2025 06/12/25 Pending -- -- --
06/09/2025 06/09/25 Price Changed $529,900 -5.2% --
03/24/2025 03/24/25 For Sale $559,000 +123.6% --
06/29/2020 06/29/20 Sold $250,000 0.0% -- View Prior Sale
05/30/2020 05/30/20 Pending -- -- --
04/01/2020 04/01/20 For Sale $250,000 +19.0% --
03/12/2014 03/12/14 Sold $210,000 0.0% $73 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/10/2014 02/10/14 Pending -- -- --
07/11/2013 07/11/13 For Sale $210,000 +50.0% $73 / Sq Ft
06/20/2012 06/20/12 Sold $140,000 0.0% $67 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/21/2012 05/21/12 Pending -- -- --
01/13/2012 01/13/12 For Sale $140,000 -- $67 / Sq Ft
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 -- $343,040 $96,030 $247,010
2024 $1,288 $343,040 $96,030 $247,010
2023 $1,215 $343,240 $96,030 $247,210
2022 $1,215 $213,630 $52,770 $160,860
2021 $1,177 $234,630 $52,770 $181,860
2020 $1,118 $234,630 $52,770 $181,860
2018 $1,087 $246,420 $52,770 $193,650
2017 $1,087 $246,420 $52,770 $193,650
2016 $1,087 $246,420 $52,770 $193,650
2015 $1,064 $246,420 $52,770 $193,650
2014 $1,189 $347,960 $101,080 $246,880
2013 -- $347,960 $101,080 $246,880
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Carolina Smokies Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 26040336

APN: 7522095761