Listing office: Blue Ridge Premier Realty
Property details
About 232 Dobson Rd
Perfectly set on +-74 acres with beautiful pastures, this exceptional mountain land offers a great opportunity for an authentic mountain farm! The rolling pastures are the true highlight of the property, offering endless mountain views along with well-manicured areas that have a gentle topography. Other natural features include plentiful wildlife, creeks and springs, hardwood and pine forests, and views! Multiple potential home sites can be selected throughout the property, offering plentiful options for subdivision, a family compound, also long-term investment value. The c.1890s farmhouse offers nostalgia and authenticity, and is ready for your personal updates to modernize the home. The old homeplace sits just off the state-maintained, paved road for easy access to downtown Franklin and US 441, both only minutes away. All considered, this gorgeous land offers an excellent opportunity to own coveted rolling pastures with both privacy and convenience, a rare combination on the market!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Active Under Contract)
(Active Under Contract)
Lot size74 Acres
Year built1896
MLS #1001085
FireplaceLiving Room, Propane
ViewMountain(s)
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Oven, Range, Washer
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Laminate, Wood
- Fireplace: Living Room, Propane
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- View: Mountain(s)
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $2,150,000
- Annual Tax Amount: $936
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Level, Pasture, Rolling/Hilly
- Directions: From downtown Franklin, take US 441 to the south. Right on Belden Circle. Right on Patton Rd. Left on Dobson Rd. The property will be on your left. No sign at the property
- Year Built: 1896
- Stories: 1
- Lot Size: 74 Acres
- MLS Number: 1001085
- MLS Name: HighlandsCashiers
- Office Name: Keller Williams Elite Realty
- Office Phone: (828) 552-3776
- Listing Agent: Collin OBerry
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $888,150 | $936 |
| 2023 | $888,150 | $882 |
| 2022 | $525,030 | $824 |
| 2021 | $525,780 | $800 |
| 2020 | $525,780 | $761 |
| 2019 | $525,780 | $748 |
| 2018 | $498,140 | $598 |
| 2017 | $498,140 | $585 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
Cartoogechaye Elementary School
Public District PK-4
2.2 mi
•3295 Old Murphy Rd
5
South Macon Elementary School
Public District PK-4
2.3 mi
•855 Addington Bridge Rd
6
East Franklin Elementary School
Public District KG-4
3.7 mi
•100 Watauga St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $42,813. The most common annual income of people living in Franklin, NC is between $35k-100k. Most families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
40%
<35k
43%
35k-100k
15%
100k-200k
2%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
38%
Single, No Kids
8%
Single, with Kids
37%
Married, No Kids
17%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
11%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
15%
18-34 yrs old
46%
35-64 yrs old
21%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Figure Skating
Hunting
NASCAR
Where do the neighbors shop?
Dollar General
Wal-Mart
Academy Sports & Outdoors
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Applebees
Hardee's
Jimmy Johns
What do the neighbors drive?
Cadillac
Ram
GMC
What do the neighbors listen to?
Classic Country
New Country
Oldies
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 232 Dobson Rd
The listing price of 232 Dobson Rd property is $2,150,000.
The property 232 Dobson Rd is a house located in Franklin, North Carolina, 28734.
Accepting Backup Offers: 232 Dobson Rd is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.
The nearby schools for 232 Dobson Rd are: Cartoogechaye Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), South Macon Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), East Franklin Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Mountain View Intermediate School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Macon Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Cullowhee Valley School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Macon Early College High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Union Academy (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Franklin High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $936 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 232 Dobson Rd has 2 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The year of construction for 232 Dobson Rd is 1896.
This home is located at 232 Dobson Rd in Franklin, NC and zip code 28734. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 9, 2025 and is currently priced at $2,150,000.
While more than 2 listings in Franklin, NC in June 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 3 listings sold at asking price, and more than 1 were sold below. The number of listings in Franklin, NC increased by 9% between May and June 2025. The median list price of listings available in June 2025 was $399,950, while the average time on the real estate market was 8 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.