For Sale $309,000
Rare opportunity to own a beautifully maintained, move-in ready cottage in the highly sought-after Cowee area of Franklin, offering 2.4± acres of gently rolling usable land, mountain views, pastoral scenery, and the flexibility today’s buyers are searching for. Ideal for gardening, outdoor recreation, homesteading, or mini-farm potential, this property offers a unique blend of privacy, functionality, and easy mountain living. The spacious screened-in porch creates the perfect place to relax and take in the peaceful surroundings, while the home’s open-concept upper level provides comfortable everyday living with natural flow for gathering and entertaining. Two private lower-level bedrooms offer a practical layout for guests, full-time living, or a mountain retreat setup. A valuable added feature, the property includes RV hookup, creating extra flexibility for travel, visitors, or additional utility options rarely found in this price range. Located just minutes from downtown Franklin, shopping, dining, and outdoor recreation, this home offers the increasingly hard-to-find combination of usable acreage, convenient access, and peaceful country setting. Whether you are searching for a full-time residence, weekend escape, or investment opportunity, this Cowee property stands out for its land, versatility, and lifestyle appeal.
| List Price: | $309,000 |
| Status: | For Sale |
| Bedrooms: | 2 |
| Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Approx Sq. Ft.: | 576 sqft |
| Parking: | Driveway |
| MLS Number: | CAR4340443 |
| Subdivision: | None |
| Style: | Traditional |
| Bathrooms: | 2 |
| Year Built: | 1984 |
| Sewer Type: | Septic Installed |
| Elementary: | Iotla Valley |
| Middle: | Macon |
| High: | Franklin |
| Date | Event | Price | $/SQFT |
| 04-29-2026 | Listed | $309,000 | $537 |
| 03-29-2026 | Listed | $289,900 | $504 |
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| School Name | Distance | Grades | Rating |
| Swain County West Elementary | 9 miles | PK-05 | 7 |
| Mountain Discovery Charter School | 10 miles | KG-06 | 8 |
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| Street Address | Distance | Status | List Price | Days on Market |
| 1169 Rickman Creek Road, Franklin NC | 0 mi | $309,000 | days |
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| Down Payment Amount | $990,000 |
| Mortgage Amount | $3,960,000 |
| Monthly Payment (Principal & Interest Only) | $19,480 |
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| Total Monthly Payment | $20,941 |
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1169 Rickman Creek Road, Franklin NC is a 576 ft2 on a 2.400 acres Appraisal lot. This is for $309,000. This has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and was built in 1984.
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