180 Valley Ln, Franklin, NC, 28734
About This Home
Charming and secluded feeling, yet close to all the attractions in and around Bryson City! This historic 1-bedroom, 1-bath cabin offers a peaceful pond view from the front porch, or you can relax on the screened back porch, surrounded by the beauty of nature. For adventure lovers, the cabin is less than four miles from the Nantahala Outdoor Center, offering whitewater rafting, kayaking, hiking trails, dining, and shopping. Fontana Lake is within hiking distance! Plus, you're just 10 miles from the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad and about 25 minutes from Harrah's Cherokee Casino. This turn-key cabin includes beautiful linens for easy turnovers, a DVD player, and a large collection of DVDs, making it an excellent short-term rental or a cozy weekend retreat. It's being sold fully furnished—ready to enjoy or rent out immediately!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1948
Materials
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Metal
- Construction materials: Wood
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Electric Oven,Electric Range,Refrigerator
- Laundry features: None
Bathroom Full
- Level: Main
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Features
- Window features: Insulated Windows
- Flooring: Wood
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 450
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Ductless
- Cooling features: Ductless
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 450
- Total interior livable area: 450 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living Room
- Level: Main
Primary Bedroom
- Level: Main
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 664100251400
- Zoning: None
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck,Porch
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
Lot
- Lot size: 0.22 Acres
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Ice Storm
- Landslide
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Earthquake
- Hail
- Tornado
- Wildfire
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Swain County and North Carolina
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,137 | $13,644 |
| Home Insurance * | $74 | $888 |
| Property Taxes | $41 | $492 |
| Electricity | $200 | $2,405 |
| Total | $1,452 | $17,424 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
North Carolina FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
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Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
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Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-27 | Price change | $225,000 |
| 2025-07-29 | Price change | $239,000 |
| 2025-04-09 | Price change | $247,000 |
| 2024-11-25 | Listed for sale | $259,900 |
| 2022-06-20 | Sold | $185,000 |
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