Set in Wayah Valley at 2,600 ft elevation, this 2.36 acre property offers exceptional privacy and sweeping, layered mountain views in the heart of Nantahala National Forest, with endless hiking just minutes away. The expansive deck is the perfect place to take in the scenery and enjoy the quiet. Designed for both full-time living and short-term rental potential, the 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath home spans three levels, giving each floor its own sense of space and privacy. Inside, the open floor plan features soaring tongue-and-groove ceilings, oversized windows that frame the views, and a stone wood-burning fireplace for classic mountain character. Hardwood floors run through the upper levels, while the kitchen, baths, and laundry showcase imported flooring from Liverpool, England. Recent upgrades include a new radon mitigation system, new termite bond, new UV filtration system, and Starlink internet that conveys. Includes a one-car garage. An additional 3.2 acres is available for purchase. A hard-to-find blend of seclusion, panoramic views, and true connection to the outdoors, all set in the scenic mountains of Western North Carolina.
For sale
$750,000
640 Garden Branch Rd, Franklin, NC 28734
3beds
--sqft
Est.:
Residential, Cabin
Built in 2022
2.34 Acres Lot
$716,900 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$29/mo HOA
What's special
Sweeping layered mountain viewsSoaring tongue-and-groove ceilingsExpansive deckOpen floor planOne-car garagePanoramic viewsStone wood-burning fireplace
- 17 days |
- 629 |
- 44 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jessica Stanley,
Keller Williams Realty Of Franklin
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS,MLS#: 26046948
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 160.08
- Dimensions: 13.8 x 11.6
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 135.63
- Dimensions: 12.11 x 11.2
Bedroom 3
- Level: Basement
- Area: 145.22
- Dimensions: 13.7 x 10.6
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Area: 367.5
- Dimensions: 24.5 x 15
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 136.89
- Dimensions: 11.7 x 11.7
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 325.12
- Dimensions: 25.4 x 12.8
Office
- Level: Second
- Area: 63.2
- Dimensions: 8 x 7.9
Heating
- Electric, Wood, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Electric, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: First Level
Features
- Bonus Room, Breakfast Bar, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceramic Tile Bath, Kitchen Island, Living/Dining Room, Main Level Living, Primary w/Ensuite, Primary on Main Level, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Rec/Game Room, Split Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Doors: Doors-Insulated
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Finished,Heated,Exterior Entry,Interior Entry,Finished Bath,Lower/Terrace
- Attic: None
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Stone
Interior area
- Living area range: 2201-2400 Square Feet
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Parking
- Parking features: Garage-Single Detached, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch, Screened Porch/Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range View, View Year Round
Lot
- Size: 2.34 Acres
- Features: Private
- Residential vegetation: Partially Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 6564176135
- Other equipment: Dehumidifier
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin,Custom
- Property subtype: Residential, Cabin
Materials
- Hardboard
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 2022
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well, Private
- Utilities for property: Cell Service Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Garden Branch
HOA
- HOA fee: $350 annually
Location
- Region: Franklin
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $613,400
- Annual tax amount: $2,074
- Date on market: 4/18/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved, Dirt
Estimated market value
$716,900
$681,000 - $753,000
$3,592/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $750,000+13.6% |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26046948 Report a problem | ||
| 11/22/2024 | Sold | $660,000+2.3% |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26038031 Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2024 | Contingent | $645,000 |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26038031 Report a problem | ||
| 10/7/2024 | Listed for sale | $645,000+1272.3% |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26038031 Report a problem | ||
| 12/10/2020 | Sold | $47,000 |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,075 | $613,400 |
| 2024 | $2,075 +0.6% | $613,400 |
| 2023 | $2,063 +2634.5% | $613,400 +3741% |
| 2022 | $75 | $15,970 |
| 2021 | $75 +5.7% | $15,970 |
| 2020 | $71 | $15,970 |
| 2019 | $71 | $15,970 -19.1% |
| 2018 | $71 -13.2% | $19,730 |
| 2017 | $82 | $19,730 |
| 2016 | $82 | $19,730 |
| 2015 | $82 | $19,730 -40.8% |
| 2014 | $82 | $33,310 |
| 2013 | $82 | $33,310 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$3,929/mo
Principal & interest
$3631
Property taxes
$269
HOA Fees
$29
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28734
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Cartoogechaye ElementaryGrades: PK-4Distance: 2.4 mi
- 6/10Macon Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 6.9 mi
- 6/10Franklin HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Cartoogechaye
- Middle: Macon Middle
- High: Franklin
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- North Carolina
- Macon County
- Franklin
- 28734
- 640 Garden Branch Rd
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