About This Home

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 165 Watauga St in Franklin, NC is listed for $369,000 ($154 per sqft). Built in 1959, the home offers 2,394 sqft of living space on a 0.61 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1959
  • 0.61 acre lot

Property Details

2 full
1959

Amenities

HardwoodA/C
Listing Description

ATTENTION INVESTORS! In-Town Location with City Water and Sewer! This versatile property offers excellent potential for investors looking for rental income, multigenerational living, or future development opportunities. The main level features 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, an open kitchen and dining area, and a spacious great room.

An additional bonus room with plenty of windows provides flexible space for an office, hobby room, or extra living area. Step out onto the deck from the bonus room, where you will also find storage cabinets. Additional features include a large carport, a welcoming front porch with a ramp, and separate electrical meters for each level.

The lower-level apartment has a history of rental use, although rental records are not available. Its layout includes a great room, kitchen, dining or office space, and two additional rooms suitable for sleeping, each with a closet. This space offers possibilities for a small-family rental, adult children, or aging parents seeking a separate living arrangement.

A separate driveway provides additional parking, and the lower-level carport accommodates two vehicles. There may also be an opportunity to explore creating additional outdoor living space. Enjoy the convenience of an established in-town neighborhood where you can walk along the sidewalks, visit with neighbors, and access nearby schools, parks, shopping, restaurants, and a local brewery.

The Little Tennessee River is close by for fishing and canoeing, while the hospital, grocery stores, and Highway 441 are just a short distance away. The elementary school is directly across the street, with open space nearby for children to ride bikes, run, and play.

The spacious backyard extends to a stream, offering room for gardening, a children's play area, or a fenced space for pets. Current listing includes 2 parcels 2nd PIN # EVEN MORE INVESTMENT POTENTIAL! Two adjoining parcels totaling approximately 0.75 acres are also available for $89,900.

With city water and sewer available, these additional parcels may offer an opportunity to explore building more rental units, subject to zoning, permitting, and local development requirements. Whether you're looking for a property with existing rental potential, a multigenerational living arrangement, or an opportunity to expand your investment portfolio, this in-town property deserves a closer look! Seller is a licensed Real Estate Agent.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$1,973/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$267
Interest$1,599
Insurance$108

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

165 Watauga St

Franklin, NC 28734

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s)Ceramic Tile BathGreat RoomKitchen/Dining RoomKitchen/FR ComboLiving/Dining RoomMain Level LivingPrimary on Main LevelPantrySunroomIn-Law Floorplan

Property Details

Flooring

Tile - CeramicHardwoodLaminate

Construction

Block Asbestos

Outdoor Features

PorchDeck

Parking

CarportDriveway

Heating

Electric (Heating)Floor FurnaceNatural GasForced AirHeat Pump (Heating)

Cooling

Heat PumpWindow Unit(s)ElectricCentral Air

Appliances

Electric Water HeaterDishwasherDisposalExhaust FanMicrowaveElectric Oven/RangeRefrigeratorDryer

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 165 Watauga St is listed at $369,000 ($154/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $1,974 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1959, 0.61 acre lot. Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Ceramic Tile Bath, Great Room.

This property is listed by Evelyn S. Owens.

EO

Evelyn S. Owens

Agent at Keller Williams Realty

Listed by Keller Williams Realty · Broker phone: (828) 524-0100 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 26048855· Source: Carolina Smokies Association of Realtors· Added to PropertySimple today

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165 Watauga St, Franklin, NC 28734

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