# 718 Merle Avenue, Franklin, KY 42134 > **TL;DR:** 3bd/2ba single family, $229,990 ($177/sqft), built 2026, 1,296 sqft. > A/C, 2-car garage. Est. $1,230/mo. Listed 25 days. ## Property at a Glance | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | Price | $229,990 | | Price/sqft | $177 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 full | | Square Feet | 1,296 | | Year Built | 2026 | | Lot Size | 8,712 sqft (0.20 acres) | | Garage | 2-car | | Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) | | Status | Active | | Days on Market | 25 | ## Estimated Monthly Costs | Category | Amount | |----------|--------| | Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $1,163 | | Estimated Insurance | $67 | | **Total** | **$1,230** | ## Nearby Schools - **Elementary:** Franklin Simpson - **Middle:** Franklin Simpson - **High:** Franklin Simpson ## Key Amenities - A/C - 2-car garage ## Property Highlights - Built in 2026 - 0.20 acre lot ## Description ### Agent Description The Spruce is single level living at its finest with a secondary bedroom wing featuring two large bedrooms and a convenient hall bath separate from the rest of the home. Off the garage is an arrival area, a large coat closet, and laundry room. The heart of this home is the living area -- large and inviting, and running the entire rear of the home, its open-concept design keeps it airy and filled with light. The kitchen features a large island with room for seating, while a cozy eating area provides space for sit-down meals. Off the main living area but still private, the owner's bedroom is large and accommodating while still feeling tucked away, and features a private bath and walk-in closet. Special incentives available with use of Preferred Lender. *Disclaimer* The "Spruce" is buildable floor plan offered in the Hammons Farm community. Photos in this listing only show potential selections and are not a representation of an exact structure built in the Hammons Farm community. One or more photos is an AI Rendering or Digitally Altered ## Location - **Address:** 718 Merle Avenue, Franklin, KY 42134 - **County:** Simpson - **Neighborhood:** Hammons Farm - **Coordinates:** 36.73001522, -86.57233405 - **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=36.73001522,-86.57233405 ## Virtual Tour & Media - **Video Tour:** https://www.ryanhomes.com/new-homes/communities/10222120152683/kentucky/franklin/spruce/virtual-tour/66878 ## Listing Agent - **Name:** Jaret Oaks - **Brokerage:** NVR/Ryan Homes - **Broker Phone:** 6156685920 - **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/718-Merle-Ave_Franklin_KY_42134_M99471-01535?f=listhub&s=RASKKY&m=RA20265979&c=propsimple) ## Photos ![718 Merle Avenue - Photo 1](http://lh.rdcpix.com/7d3b356b8aa96bb2386ab65ac8c6a13fl-f986987561r.jpg) ![718 Merle Avenue - Photo 2](http://lh.rdcpix.com/7d3b356b8aa96bb2386ab65ac8c6a13fl-f301973209r.jpg) ![718 Merle Avenue - Photo 3](http://lh.rdcpix.com/7d3b356b8aa96bb2386ab65ac8c6a13fl-f1163915278r.jpg) ![718 Merle Avenue - Photo 4](http://lh.rdcpix.com/7d3b356b8aa96bb2386ab65ac8c6a13fl-f3856629159r.jpg) ![718 Merle Avenue - Photo 5](http://lh.rdcpix.com/7d3b356b8aa96bb2386ab65ac8c6a13fl-f1731647762r.jpg) ![718 Merle Avenue - Photo 6](http://lh.rdcpix.com/7d3b356b8aa96bb2386ab65ac8c6a13fl-f3810780702r.jpg) ![718 Merle Avenue - Photo 7](http://lh.rdcpix.com/7d3b356b8aa96bb2386ab65ac8c6a13fl-f3644709682r.jpg) ![718 Merle Avenue - Photo 8](http://lh.rdcpix.com/7d3b356b8aa96bb2386ab65ac8c6a13fl-f2992005427r.jpg) ![718 Merle Avenue - Photo 9](http://lh.rdcpix.com/7d3b356b8aa96bb2386ab65ac8c6a13fl-f4183960978r.jpg) ![718 Merle Avenue - Photo 10](http://lh.rdcpix.com/7d3b356b8aa96bb2386ab65ac8c6a13fl-f2723416173r.jpg) ![718 Merle Avenue - Photo 11](http://lh.rdcpix.com/7d3b356b8aa96bb2386ab65ac8c6a13fl-f2595422179r.jpg) ![718 Merle Avenue - Photo 12](http://lh.rdcpix.com/7d3b356b8aa96bb2386ab65ac8c6a13fl-f3150725162r.jpg) --- **MLS#:** RA20265979 | **Updated:** 2026-10-22 **Source:** listhub *Copyright © 2026 REALTOR® Association of Southern Kentucky, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.* [View on PropertySimple](https://staging.propertysimple.ai/listing/718-merle-avenue-franklin-ky-42134-c7bbbe1bf3f940bcac0e9fbb909ac2f1) --- ## Structured Data ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "RealEstateListing", "@id": "https://staging.propertysimple.ai/listing/718-merle-avenue-franklin-ky-42134-c7bbbe1bf3f940bcac0e9fbb909ac2f1#listing", "url": "https://staging.propertysimple.ai/listing/718-merle-avenue-franklin-ky-42134-c7bbbe1bf3f940bcac0e9fbb909ac2f1", "name": "718 Merle Avenue, Franklin, KY 42134", "description": "The Spruce is single level living at its finest with a secondary bedroom wing featuring two large bedrooms and a convenient hall bath separate from the rest of the home. Off the garage is an arrival area, a large coat closet, and laundry room. 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