397 Smith Hill Rd, Franklin, NC 28734 Property Records

Macon County property record for 397 Smith Hill Rd, Franklin, NC 28734

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,736 sqft · built 2003
Lot Size5.17 acres (225,205 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$400,000 (Aug 2024)
Tax Bill$773 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2023 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN6553550070

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN6553550070
Alternative APNs
  • 0833117
  • 158304
  • 37244

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,736 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area1,736 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2003
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2003
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeCrossed Walls
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area225,205 sqft (5.17 acres)
TerrainRolling
Garage TypeFinished
Garage Area840 sqft
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area240 sqft
Deck Area432 sqft
Patio Area432 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerSeptic

Location & Zoning

Account Number158304
Street Address397 SMITH HILL RD
CityFRANKLIN
StateNC
Zip28734-8226
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR
Legal DescriptionON RD 1306
JurisdictionMACON NC
Township / Civil DivisionCARTOOGECHAYE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3020
Census Tract970200

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 Address397 SMITH HILL RD, FRANKLIN, NC 28734-8226
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 19, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 19, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20244928
Deed Book / PageH43 / 410
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMACON NC
Property Address397 SMITH HILL RD, FRANKLIN, NC 28734-8226
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 19, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address397 SMITH HILL RD, FRANKLIN, NC 28734-8226

Mortgage

Document Number000K42/877
DateJul 3, 2023
Book PageK-42/877
Instrument2023003988
Lender
NameUNITED COMMUNITY BANK
TypeBank
AddressBLAIRSVILLE, GA 30514
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJul 1, 2053

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$406,940 (+10.21%) Land $59,760 Building $347,180$406,940 (+10.21%) Land $59,760 Building $347,180
2023$773.00$369,240 Land $59,760 Building $309,480$369,240 Land $59,760 Building $309,480

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
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 14 policies
Nearby Flood Policies14 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 RiskModerate
above 47% of the US · above 68% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.1% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 29 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30

May also be available: Frontier.

Cell Coverage

4G LTE only, no 5G reported

Nearby Properties on Smith Hill Rd

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number