$550,000
SOLD JUN 6, 2025

96 Old Powerhouse Rd Franklin, NC 28734

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,500 Sq Ft
3.02 Acres

Recently Sold

$367 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

24 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • 3.02 Acre Lot
  • New Kitchen
  • Custom Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Deck

About This Home

As of June 2025

Experience elegance and possibility in this stunning home on 3+ beautifully landscaped acres with serene lakeside views. The heart of the home is a breathtaking open-concept kitchen and living area featuring sleek white cabinetry, high-end appliances, and a large island—ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Natural light floods the space through expansive windows, showcasing rich hardwood floors and vaulted ceilings with exposed beams. A stylish propane fireplace adds warmth and ambiance. Upstairs, the luxurious primary suite offers a peaceful retreat filled with natural light. Two additional bonus spaces provide versatility—perfect for home offices, a gym, or creative studios. Outside, you'll find a detached workshop, a convenient storage area off the main house, and a large greenhouse—perfect for those who love to garden and grow their own.The grounds are thoughtfully designed with mature landscaping, a cozy fire pit for evening gatherings, and plenty of open space to roam and relax. This property offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and outdoor living in a tranquil setting.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rashaune De La Cruz

Vignette Realty, LLC Brokerage Phone: 8284596025 License #298991 Listed on: 04/07/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Judy Preiato

Jackson County Realty, Inc. License #323891

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,221

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • 3.02 Acre Lot
  • Lake Front
  • Private Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Insulated Doors
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Workshop
  • Lake Views

Kitchen

  • New Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on third floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 1 Attached Carport Space
  • No Garage
  • Open Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Access To Lake
  • Deck
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heat Pump System
  • Heating System Powered By Leased Propane
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Mcguire Subd Subdivision
  • Stream

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 6596539339, 6596630369, 6596631396

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,221

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.02
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Ownership: More than One Year
  • Subdivision Name: Mcguire Subd
  • Directions: Head northeast on E Main St/U.S. 441 Bus toward Dan St, Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto US-23 N/US-441 N, Turn left onto Lake Emory Rd, Turn right onto Jim Berry Rd, Turn right to stay on Jim Berry Rd, Turn left onto Old Powerhouse Rd
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Custom
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Year Built: 2004
  • NAV27_rets_property_type: Residential
  • Attribution Contact: 8284596025
  • NAV27_AllowsVacationRentalYN: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher, Microwave, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Has Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Door Features: Doors-Insulated
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus Room, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Soaking Tub, Kitchen/Dining Room, Large Master Bedroom, Primary w/Ensuite, New Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Workshop
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Skylight(s)
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: Third

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Open Lot, Private, Wooded
  • View: Lake, Long Range View, Short Range View, View Year Round, Water
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Lake Access, Lake Front
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding/Workshop, Storage Building/Shed
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Spaces: 1
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: No Garage, Carport-Single Attached, Paved Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Electric, Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Propane, Heat Pump
  • 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: 131551.2
  • Parcel #: 6596539339, 6596630369, 6596631396

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1221.46
  • Tax Book Number: V-35

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 29, 2025
Closed on
May 27, 2025
Sold by
Binnall James E and Binnall Cheryl A
Bought by
Stromberg Christine L
Seller's Agent
Rashaune De La Cruz
Vignette Realty
Buyer's Agent
Judy Preiato
Jackson County Realty, Inc.
List Price
$565,000
Sold Price
$550,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-2.65%
Views
31

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.18%
Original Mortgage
$360,000
Outstanding Balance
$360,000
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$192,644
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 $550,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $550,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $360,000 New Conventional
Closed $360,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $181,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $30,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/23/2025 06/23/25 Sold $550,000 0.0% $292 / Sq Ft
06/06/2025 06/06/25 Sold $550,000 -2.7% $367 / Sq Ft
05/01/2025 05/01/25 Pending -- -- --
04/29/2025 04/29/25 For Sale $565,000 0.0% $300 / Sq Ft
04/07/2025 04/07/25 For Sale $565,000 +179.7% $377 / Sq Ft
08/30/2013 08/30/13 Sold $202,000 0.0% $135 / Sq Ft
07/31/2013 07/31/13 Pending -- -- --
06/18/2013 06/18/13 For Sale $202,000 -- $135 / 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
2024 -- $279,100 $35,000 $244,100
2023 $943 $279,100 $35,000 $244,100
2022 $943 $169,680 $15,940 $153,740
2021 $916 $177,680 $15,940 $161,740
2020 $871 $177,680 $15,940 $161,740
2018 $846 $186,010 $16,470 $169,540
2017 $0 $186,010 $16,470 $169,540
2016 $827 $186,010 $16,470 $169,540
2015 -- $186,010 $16,470 $169,540
2014 $624 $178,660 $16,670 $161,990
2013 -- $178,660 $16,670 $161,990
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Rashaune De La Cruz

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Rashaune De La Cruz

    Vignette Realty

    (828) 421-7436

    208 in this area

    268 Total Sales

    Rashaune De La Cruz
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Judy Preiato

    Jackson County Realty, Inc.

    (631) 905-9689

    14 in this area

    41 Total Sales

    Judy Preiato
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  • Teresa Murray

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Teresa Murray

    RE/MAX

    (828) 342-3627

    97 in this area

    107 Total Sales

    Teresa Murray
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Map

Source: Carolina Smokies Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 26040492

APN: 6596539339

North Carolina Macon County Franklin 28734

96 Old Powerhouse Rd, Franklin, NC

This home is located at 96 Old Powerhouse Rd, Franklin, NC 28734 and is currently priced at $550,000, approximately $366 per square foot. This property was built in 2004. 96 Old Powerhouse Rd is a home located in Macon County with nearby schools including Iotla Valley Elementary School, Mountain View Intermediate School, and Macon Middle School.

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