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253 Forest Ave, Franklin, NC 28734 Property Records

Macon County property record for 253 Forest Ave, Franklin, NC 28734

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,240 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size0.69 acres (30,056 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$197,000 (May 2021)
Tax Bill$867 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2021 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN6594277174

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN6594277174
Alternative APNs
  • 0106510
  • 149652

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,240 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area1,240 sqft
Basement Area620 sqft
Unfinished Basement620 sqft
Utility Area150 sqft
Utility RoomUtility Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1987
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeCrossed Walls
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area30,056 sqft (0.69 acres)
TerrainRolling
PorchSlab
Porch Area272 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelOil
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number149652
Street Address253 FOREST AVE
CityFRANKLIN
StateNC
Zip28734-3383
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeFR2
Legal DescriptionLOTS 19 & 20 BLK 3 BONNY CREST
Legal SubdivisionBONNY CREST
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number19-20
JurisdictionMACON NC
Township / Civil DivisionFRANKLIN
Census Block Group2
Census Block2023
Census Tract970304

Owner

Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address253 FOREST AVE, FRANKLIN, NC 28734-3383
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 28, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 28, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20215200
Deed Book / Page40 / 1022
Prior Transfer DateFeb 23, 2007
Prior Transfer Doc0000000930
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMACON NC
Recording DateMay 28, 2021
Property Address253 FOREST AVE, FRANKLIN, NC 28734-3383
Document NumberY40/1022
Book / PageY-40 / 1022
Map ReferenceMB B-3 PG 70&71
Instrument DateMay 26, 2021
Instrument2021005200
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 18, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$394.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2028 MILL CREEK RD, CULLOWHEE, NC 28723-8589

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyMacon County
MunicipalityFranklin Town
Unified School DistrictMacon County Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$867.00$219,960 (-) Land $54,230 Building $165,730$219,960 (-) Land $54,230 Building $165,730
2025$867.00
2023$219,960 Land $54,230 Building $165,730$219,960 Land $54,230 Building $165,730

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 8, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies9 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 62% of the US · above 54% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.06% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemTOWN OF FRANKLIN
serves 9,992 people · EPA ID NC0157010
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2025
Lead3 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead public education
Dec 2024
Lead service line inventory
Oct 2024
Monitoring and Reporting1
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 133 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum
Cable		940 / 35

May also be available: Verizon, Vyve Broadband.

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