About This Home

This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 1424 Dowdle Mountain Road in Franklin, NC is listed for $499,000. Built in 1989, on a 10.47 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1989
  • 10.47 acre lot
  • 2 stories
  • Fireplace

Property Details

2 stories
2 full
1989

Amenities

FireplaceHardwoodA/C
Listing Description

Back on the market through no fault of the seller! Now is the time to have your own mountain Sanctuary! 10.47 Acres | Long-Range Wayah Bald Views | Just 5 Minutes to Downtown Franklin. A rare opportunity to own more than 10 acres of mountain property with sweeping long-range views, exceptional privacy, and remarkable convenience to downtown Franklin.

Whether envisioned as a private mountain retreat, family compound, investment property, or a place to explore future additional dwellings or guest accommodations, this property offers flexibility that is increasingly difficult to find. A charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath mountain home is already in place, designed to take full advantage of its setting.

Expansive wraparound porches provide multiple spaces for outdoor living while framing beautiful views toward Wayah Bald. Inside, the open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area features 10-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, a wood-burning stone fireplace, and Andersen sliding glass doors that seamlessly connect the interior to the surrounding landscape.

The kitchen offers Corian countertops, a work island with a cooktop, and a breakfast bar. The main-level primary bedroom enjoys its own private porch, while the lower level provides a spacious second bedroom with a full bath and separate entrance, ideal for guests or added privacy.

A large basement workshop, generous storage, small barn, and terraced grounds add even more versatility. With 10.47 acres, long-range mountain views, an existing residence, usable outdoor spaces, and downtown Franklin only minutes away, the value here extends well beyond the home itself. Enjoy the property as it is today or explore its possibilities for the future.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$2,669/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$361
Interest$2,162
Insurance$146

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

1424 Dowdle Mountain Road

Franklin, NC 28734

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Breakfast BarCathedral/Vaulted CeilingCeiling Fan(s)Ceramic Tile BathKitchen IslandKitchen/FR ComboMain Level LivingPrimary on Main LevelOpen FloorplanWorkshop

Property Details

Flooring

CarpetHardwoodLaminate

Construction

Wood Siding

Outdoor Features

DeckPorch

Parking

Carport

Heating

Propane (Heating)

Cooling

Heat Pump

Appliances

Gas/Propane Water HeaterTankless Water HeaterDishwasherWater Filter SystemMicrowaveElectric Oven/RangeRefrigeratorWasherDryer

Questions & Answers

This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 1424 Dowdle Mountain Road is listed at $499,000. The estimated monthly payment is $2,669 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1989, 10.47 acre lot, 2 stories, Fireplace. Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s).

This property is listed by Vanessa Moore.

VM

Vanessa Moore

Agent at Highlands Sotheby's International Realty (MLS)

Listed by Highlands Sotheby's International Realty (MLS) · Broker phone: 8285264104 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 26047461· Source: Carolina Smokies Association of Realtors· 1 day on PropertySimple

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1424 Dowdle Mountain Road, Franklin, NC 28734

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