Some homes simply feel like they've been loved from the moment you walk through the door. Nestled on 6.11+/- private acres w/beautiful long-range mountain views, this thoughtfully maintained home has been enjoyed & cared for for decades, offering 3 BRs, 3 full BAs & flexible living space across three levels. The welcoming main level features vaulted tongue & groove ceilings, a stone wood-burning fireplace w/insert & an updated custom kitchen w/quartz countertops, abundant cabinetry & direct access to both the view deck and screened porch. The spacious primary bedroom offers a large walk-in closet, while the updated bath features a step-in shower, quartz vanity & LVP flooring. A convenient mud/laundry room connects to the covered parking area. Upstairs offers two generous bedrooms & an updated full bath. The finished lower level includes a spacious family room, second full kitchen, full bath & bonus sleeping area that is ideal for guests or multi-generational living. Outside, enjoy those expansive mountain views from the open deck or screened porch, a lower terrace, circular drive, easy access & exceptional privacy. A beautifully maintained mountain home ready for its next chapter.
For sale
$619,900
263 Garden Branch Rd, Franklin, NC 28734
3beds
--sqft
Residential, Cabin
Built in 1993
6.11 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$96/mo HOA
What's special
Lower terraceScreened porchLarge walk-in closetSpacious primary bedroomCircular driveAbundant cabinetryCovered parking area
- 2 days |
- 512 |
- 26 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Stephanie Sainz,
Bald Head Realty
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS,MLS#: 26047800
Loading...
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Electric, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Other-See Remarks, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: First Level
Features
- Bonus Room, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceramic Tile Bath, Country Kitchen, In-law Quarters, Large Master Bedroom, Living/Dining Room, Main Level Living, Primary on Main Level, Rec/Game Room, Split Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s), In-Law Floorplan
- Flooring: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Doors: Doors-Insulated
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Partitioned,Finished,Heated,Daylight,Recreation/Game Room,Exterior Entry,Interior Entry,Finished Bath,Lower/Terrace,Other
- Attic: None
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Stone, Insert
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Living area range: 2801-3000 Square Feet
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Carport-Double Attached, Paved Driveway
- Carport spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Deck, Screened Porch/Deck
- Exterior features: Other
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range View, Valley, View Year Round
Lot
- Size: 6.11 Acres
- Features: Hilly/Steep, Private, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Storage Building/Shed
- Parcel number: 6564254402
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin,Custom
- Property subtype: Residential, Cabin
Materials
- Cedar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1993
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well, Private
- Utilities for property: Cell Service Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Garden Branch
HOA
- HOA fee: $1,150 annually
Location
- Region: Franklin
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $12,380
- Annual tax amount: $1,518
- Date on market: 7/3/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,572/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $619,900+675.8% |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26047800 Report a problem | ||
| 5/17/2008 | Listing removed | $79,900 |
Source: Coldwell Banker** #36979 Report a problem | ||
| 4/25/2008 | Listed for sale | $79,900 |
Source: Coldwell Banker** #36979 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $39 | $12,380 |
| 2024 | $39 | $12,380 |
| 2023 | $39 +6.7% | $12,380 +58.1% |
| 2022 | $37 | $7,830 |
| 2021 | $37 +5.7% | $7,830 |
| 2020 | $35 | $7,830 |
| 2019 | $35 -17.7% | $7,830 -23.2% |
| 2018 | $43 | $10,200 |
| 2017 | -- | $10,200 |
| 2016 | -- | $10,200 |
| 2015 | -- | $10,200 -52.9% |
| 2014 | $43 | $21,670 |
| 2013 | $43 | $21,670 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment$--/mo
Payment breakdown
Explore the cost of this home by adjusting the details. Changes won't be saved.All calculations are estimates and provided by Zillow, Inc. for informational purposes only. Actual amounts may vary.
HOA fees may include property taxes on listings classified as Co-Ops. Contact the listing agent and/or owner for fee details.
Mortgage interest rates are dependent on a number of factors, including credit score, down payment, and repayment length. Interest rate data provided by Zillow Group Marketplace, Inc. as of 1/1/1970 from various mortgage lenders with which we have lead or other similar arrangements; the Estimated Payment is an average of those rates.
See how much you could borrow to make a competitive offer.
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28734
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Cartoogechaye ElementaryGrades: PK-4Distance: 2.2 mi
- 6/10Macon Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 6.7 mi
- 7/10Macon Early College High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.4 mi
A local agent can set up tours, give advice and negotiate with sellers.
- North Carolina
- Macon County
- Franklin
- 28734
- 263 Garden Branch Rd
Nearby cities
Nearby zip codes
Other Franklin Topics
