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$117,283$136 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 71How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $25,000 on Jan 21, 2021

1229 RIVER RD

FRANKLIN, NC 28734
1
Beds
1
Baths
864 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.72 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1975
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$117K
$83K low$152K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$25,000 · Jan 21, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$382 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$82,430 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$33,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$48,930
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$81,930
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$82,430

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyMACON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.72
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 338 ft²

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Macon Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.6 mi
H
Macon Early College High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.8 mi
E
East Franklin Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 4.2 mi

District: Macon County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28734These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.105
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.114

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.73%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.31,080
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.101 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$50,933
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$69,402
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.64 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

1229 River Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 98% of homes in Franklin 28734
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Macon County
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Macon County
  • Has a smaller lot than 70% of homes in Franklin 28734
  • Older than 67% of homes in Franklin 28734

What homes are worth in Franklin 28734

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$106K$849K

This home is worth more than 2% of homes in Franklin 28734.

How it measures up in Franklin 28734

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Franklin 28734.

Estimated value$117,283
CheaperTypical $288,579Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$136
CheaperTypical $220Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Living area864 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,305 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size0.72 ac
SmallerTypical 1.1 acBigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Year built1975
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 33% of homes nearby

How 1229 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFranklin 28734Macon County
Estimated valuepricier than$117,2832% of homes2% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1368% of homes6% of homes
Living areabigger than864 ft²15% of homes13% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.72 ac30% of homes31% of homes
Year builtnewer than197533% of homes33% of homes

About 1229 River Rd

How much is 1229 River Rd, Franklin, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1229 River Rd, Franklin, NC is $117,283 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $82,790 to $151,776. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1229 River Rd, Franklin, NC last sell?

1229 River Rd, Franklin, NC last sold on Jan 21, 2021 for $25,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1229 River Rd, Franklin, NC?

1229 River Rd, Franklin, NC has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 864 square feet of living space and a 0.72-acre lot.

When was 1229 River Rd, Franklin, NC built?

1229 River Rd, Franklin, NC was built in 1975, making it 51 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1229 River Rd, Franklin, NC?

1229 River Rd, Franklin, NC is assigned to Macon Middle School (middle), rated B-; Macon Early College High School (high), rated B+; East Franklin Elementary School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Macon County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1229 River Rd, Franklin, NC compare to other homes in Franklin 28734?

Among the 15,851 homes in Franklin 28734, it is worth more than 2% of them ($117,283 against a typical $288,579), its price per square foot is higher than 8% of them ($136 against a typical $220), it is bigger than 15% of them (864 ft² against a typical 1,305 ft²), its lot is bigger than 30% of them (0.72 ac against a typical 1.1 ac) and it is newer than 33% of them (1975 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of Macon County, it is worth more than 2% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1229 River Rd, Franklin, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1229 River Rd, Franklin, NC was $382. The county assessed it at $82,430.

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