Step into history and own one of Franklin County’s most iconic landmarks. The Franklin House, built in the 1860s, is deeply rooted in Cowan’s rich railroad heritage and has welcomed travelers for generations. Thoughtfully revived by the current owner, this charming boutique hotel blends historic character with tasteful updates while preserving the timeless appeal that makes it so special. The property features 10 guest rooms, a welcoming reception area, a cozy breakfast nook, a kitchen, and a spacious banquet hall capable of hosting weddings, reunions, corporate events, and community gatherin
CloseDaily local analysis
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Current market context
This property is grouped with the current listings without a reported bedroom count in Cowan. Its asking price falls near the 99th percentile of that active group. The comparison uses 8 active or publicly marketable listings from the same local MLS source, filtered to records without a reported bedroom count.
The property has been tracked for 0 days, while the current cohort averages 74 days on market. These figures are a point-in-time inventory comparison, not an appraisal or prediction; condition, lot, updates, exact location, and concessions can move an individual sale away from the city-level pattern.
Nearby closed sales
The local sold-history cache contains 8 closed sales within approximately 1.25 miles during the last six months. The median recorded sold price in this nearby sample is $208,950, and the median is $127 per square foot where square footage was reported.
Nearby sales are useful context, but they are not automatically comparable: renovation level, acreage, water access, construction quality, financing, and seller concessions can materially change a result. A property-specific valuation should review the most similar homes and the full MLS record before drawing a conclusion.
| Address | Sold | Home | Sold price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 103 Cowan St, W | Sep 4, 2026 | 3 bd · 2,773 sqft | $278,600 | 0.1 mi |
| 102 Cowan St, W | Sep 17, 2026 | 3 bd · 1,735 sqft | $279,000 | 0.1 mi |
| 401 Cumberland St, E | Jul 24, 2026 | 2 bd · 1,221 sqft | $74,000 | 0.2 mi |
| 109 Spruce St | Sep 21, 2026 | 3 bd · 1,200 sqft | $235,000 | 0.3 mi |
| 401 Hawkins St | Jul 6, 2026 | 2 bd · 1,080 sqft | $224,900 | 0.3 mi |
| 125 Walnut St | Sep 14, 2026 | 2 bd · 901 sqft | $125,000 | 0.3 mi |
| 101 Willow St, N | Sep 11, 2026 | 3 bd · 1,662 sqft | $193,000 | 0.4 mi |
| 305 Franklin St | Jun 26, 2026 | 2 bd · 1,695 sqft | $192,000 | 0.5 mi |
MLS timeline
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Location reference points
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