$450,000

Welcome to this country retreat, a peaceful lifestyle you may be looking for! Secluded in River View Estates, this 3 bedroom/2 bath ranch home offers privacy on nearly 10 acres in Franklinton, NC. Best of both worlds with country living yet conveniently located about 10 minutes/7 miles to downtown Franklinton… Read More with shopping, restaurants, & more! This home has had one owner since being spec built in 1991. Home needs to be updated. Large family room has vaulted ceilings with wood beams and a stone fireplace. Spacious primary bedroom suite. Laundry closet with custom shelving and electric hookups are off the kitchen; washer & dryer convey. Refrigerator conveys. Ceiling fans throughout home. Interior upgrades made: New microwave in 2025, HVAC in 2016, refrigerator and electric water heater approximately 12 years ago. Exterior upgrades: new roof in 2012 with 35-year architectural shingles warranty and new well pump in 2025. Large front covered porch with a gate for pets which can be screened in easily. Private 9.78 acre property with partially cleared front yard. Wooded areas can be cleared to make additional room for: barn for up to 3 horses with pasture & round pen, ATV trails, golf putting green, or other outdoor activities! A lot of land to build an attached garage, ADU, back porch or deck, shed, or whatever you can envision (approval required by small HOA). Concrete pad can be used for extra parking for your RV or boat, add a carport or use as an entertainment area with fire pit. Long, private driveway (recycled asphalt) adds seclusion while entering property. Outdoor storage closet off back of house and walk-in crawlspace. A hidden gem for nature lovers. Schedule a showing and come make this beautiful property your cabin home in the woods! Welcome to this country retreat, a peaceful lifestyle you may be looking for! Secluded in River View Estates, this 3 bedroom/2 bath ranch home offers privacy on nearly 10 acres in Franklinton, NC. Best of both worlds with country living yet conveniently located about 10 minutes/7 miles to downtown Franklinton with shopping, restaurants, & more! This home has had one owner since being spec built in 1991. Home needs to be updated. Large family room has vaulted ceilings with wood beams and a stone fireplace. Spacious primary bedroom suite. Laundry closet with custom shelving and electric hookups are off the kitchen; washer & dryer convey. Refrigerator conveys. Ceiling fans throughout home. Interior upgrades made: New microwave in 2025, HVAC in 2016, refrigerator and electric water heater approximately 12 years ago. Exterior upgrades: new roof in 2012 with 35-year architectural shingles warranty and new well pump in 2025. Large front covered porch with a gate for pets which can be screened in easily. Private 9.78 acre property with partially cleared front yard. Wooded areas can be cleared to make additional room for: barn for up to 3 horses with pasture & round pen, ATV trails, golf putting green, or other outdoor activities! A lot of land to build an attached garage, ADU, back porch or deck, shed, or whatever you can envision (approval required by small HOA). Concrete pad can be used for extra parking for your RV or boat, add a carport or use as an entertainment area with fire pit. Long, private driveway adds seclusion while entering property. Outdoor storage closet off back of house and walk-in crawlspace. A hidden gem for nature lovers. Schedule a showing and come make this beautiful property your cabin home in the woods! Read Less

Courtesy of eXp Realty, LLC - C, Barbara Tobias Russell.

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Aug 26, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Beds

Full Baths

Square Ft.

1,430

Lot Size

9.78 Acres

Year Built

1991

MLS Number

10188640

Additional Details

Property Access

Road Frontage Type: Private Road, Road Surface Type: Gravel

Appliances & Equipment

Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Electric Oven, Free-Standing Electric Range, Freezer, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Water Heater

Building

Building Area Total: 1430, Building Area Units: Square Feet, Construction Materials: Concrete, Wood Siding, Living Area Units: Square Feet, Living Area: 1430, Other Structures: None, Structure Type: Cabin, House, Site Built, Year Built: 1991

Community

Community Features: None

Cooling

Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Cooling Included

Doors

Features: Sliding Doors

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Private Entrance, Private Yard, Rain Barrel/Cistern(s), Storage, Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Enclosed, Front Porch, Porch

Fence

Fencing: None

Fireplaces

Fireplace Included, Features: Family Room, Insert, Wood Burning

Floors

Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum, See Remarks

Foundation

Foundation Details: Concrete

Heating

Heating: Central, Electric, Fireplace Insert, Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Heat Pump, None, Heating Included

Home Owner's Association

Association Fee: $300, Association Amenities: None, Association Fee Frequency: Annually, Association Available

Interior Features

Interior Features: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Beamed Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, High Speed Internet, Kitchen/Dining Room Combination, Pantry, Master Downstairs, Storage, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), See Remarks

Laundry

Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Hall, Laundry Closet, Main Level, Washer Hookup

Lot

Lot Features: Back Yard, Gentle Sloping, Hardwood Trees, Many Trees, Partially Cleared, Private, Secluded, Sloped Up, Wooded, Lot Size Acres: 9.78, Lot Size Area: 9.78, Lot Size Square Feet: 426016.8, Lot Size Units: Acres, Parcel Number: 027304

Miscellaneous

Horse Property

Parking

Parking Features: Aggregate, Asphalt, Concrete, Driveway, No Garage, Outside, Parking Pad, Unpaved, Open Parking

Property

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence, View: Forest, Rural, Trees/Woods, Zoning: FCO AR

Roof

Roof: Shingle

Sewer

Sewer: Septic Tank

Taxes

Tax Annual Amount: 2251.55

Utilities

Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Septic Connected, Water Connected, Water Source: Private, Well, See Remarks

Windows

Window Features: Drapes, Screens

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