8 unrestricted acresbacked by USFS lands! Welcome to Nichols Knoll, a private retreat waiting for you to bring your vision of home to life. The rolling terrain of this gently wooded acreage allows for several potential homesites, and a driveway is already roughed in for you. This may just be the project you've been looking for. .. camp out while you work to upgrade the existing 1960's home, or remove the structure and build another home in its place. The bonus building once housed an additional bedroom. The property is unrestricted – so bring your campers, manufactured homes, and farm animals! There is an old wellhouse on the property; septic permit is not on record. Nestled in the Cartoogechaye area of Franklin, NC, this property is sure to have abundant wildlife with its large forest service borders. Watch the squirrels play, wander the property in search of native plants, and enjoy the abundance of birds and wildlife that call Nichols Knoll home!
8 unrestricted acres backed by USFS lands! Welcome to Nichols Knoll, a private retreat waiting for you to bring your vision of home to life. The rolling terrain of this gently wooded acreage allows for several potential homesites, and a driveway is already roughed in for you. This may just be the project you've been looking for. .. camp out while you work to upgrade the existing 1960's home, or remove the structure and build another home in its place. The bonus building once housed an additional bedroom. The property is unrestricted – so bring your campers, manufactured homes, and farm animals! There is an old wellhouse on the property; septic permit is not on record. Nestled in the Cartoogechaye area of Franklin, NC, this property is sure to have abundant wildlife with its large forest service borders. Watch the squirrels play, wander the property in search of native plants, and enjoy the abundance of birds and wildlife that call Nichols Knoll home!
CSAOR #26048471
Sep 11, 2026
Listed
$125,000
Public Records
Jun 3, 2025
Sold
$180,000
CSAOR #26029791
Jun 12, 2025
Relisted
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Jun 3, 2025
Sold
$180,000
Nov 19, 2024
Relisted
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Aug 25, 2023
Contingent
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Aug 14, 2023
Delisted
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Jun 13, 2023
Listed
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Feb 27, 2023
Listed
$139,900
+48
Large rolling acreage 15 min from town. Old 2 bed 1 bath home on property, no value assigned.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$709
$155,700 + $9,900
$165,600
2024
$709 (+17.3%)
$155,700 + $29,030
$184,730
2023
$604 (−0.5%)
$126,710 + $29,030
$155,740
2022
$608
$84,880 + $20,880
$105,760
2021
$608 (+4.6%)
$84,880 + $20,880
$105,760
2020
$581 (+2.3%)
$84,880 + $20,880
$105,760
2019
$568 (−7.3%)
$84,880 + $20,880
$105,760
2018
$613
$100,800 + $23,360
$124,160
2017
$613 (+0.1%)
$100,800 + $23,360
$124,160
2016
$612 (+3.9%)
$100,800 + $23,360
$124,160
2015
$589 (−12.1%)
$100,800 + $23,360
$124,160
2014
$670
$114,590 + $63,960
$178,550
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
14.57 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,288
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,288
Year built
1965
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
6562430319
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 27, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 94° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Franklin, NC • 28734
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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45
62
38
53
30
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Sun exposure
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 28% for direct sun exposure in Franklin. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.1 hrs
5.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 901 Allison Watts Rd
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently sold between $175,000 and $290,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $175K to $350K.
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