4.5+ Acres in Bryson City, NC
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Description
This property is in a great location for both those looking to be close to the conveniences of Bryson City while not being too far from the outdoor activities that the Smoky Mountains have to offer. This 4.5+ acre lot is part of the Fontana Lake Properties Community and offers road frontage to Dark Branch Road, a state maintained road. Owners in the community have deeded Fontana Lake dock access just a mile down the road and are nearby the local areas of interest including waterfall hiking, mountain bike riding, fishing, boating and kayaking. This property is located 20 minutes from the Nantahala Outdoor Center, 15 minutes from downtown Bryson City, 30 minutes from Sylva and 30 minutes from Harrah’s Casino. The location of this property makes it a great location for an investment property or a cabin for your own use immediately or sometime in the future. There is a creek that runs along the front end of this property close to the road.
Lot 59 is part of the Fontana Lake Properties Homeowners Association which is responsible for the maintenance of all HOA managed roads in the community. Electricity is available from Duke Energy for your lot and you will drill your own well and septic tank. Restrictions for the lot are generally relaxed. There is a 600 square foot minimum cabin size requirement and RV’s / trailers can only be utilized to live in for up to 2 years during the building process after a building permit has been pulled with the county. There are some common insurance requirements if you plan to rent out your cabin that are available in the declarations that we can send if you are looking for more information. Being a lot that varies in elevation, normal excavation and clearing will need to be completed to lay a pad down to build.
Property Information
Parcel Size
4.5 Acres
State
North Carolina
County
Swain
Nearest Cities
Bryson City & Asheville
Parcel #
665304503108
Address
Bobcat Trail, Whittier, NC
Features
4.5
Acres
Swain
County
Paved Road
Access
Duke Energy
Power
Well
Water
35.397, -83.514
Coordinates
Residential
Zoning
Yes
HOA
$150
Annual Taxes
Purchase Information/Fees
$200/year
Document Fee
A additional fee of $399 to reserve the property is required to begin the purchase process. This is a non-refundable fee.
$200
Closing Fee
A additional fee of $200 to close on this property with the title company
Nearby Cities
Bryson City
A wonderful town known for its abundance of beautiful mountain views and outdoor activities. Local world class trout fishing, hiking and kayaking are always nearby. Minutes away from the famous Nantahala Outdoor Center and a gateway to the Smoky Mountain National Park. Close proximity to boating, water sports and the Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort make it a popular destination for settling retirees, vacationers and prime real estate for investment rentals at affordable prices.
Asheville
Asheville is a city in western North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. It’s known for a vibrant arts scene and historic architecture, including the dome-topped Basilica of Saint Lawrence. The vast 19th-century Biltmore estate displays artwork by masters like Renoir. The Downtown Art District is filled with galleries and museums, and in the nearby River Arts District, former factory buildings house artists’ studios.
Notes
HOA fees are $270 per year while the lot is unimproved and $450 per year once you build. (Annual HOA fees for 2021 have already been paid) There are 3 other properties that border this lot that are available as well for a total of just over 10 acres. Per Zillow, in the last 12 months residential lots in Bryson City under 11 acres have sold for an average of $26,865 per acre. This lot is priced at $3,550 per acre. We are able to pass savings along to our buyers as we only buy lots significantly below current market rates.
To get to the lot take exit 64 in Bryson City off of highway 74 onto US 19N. Take a quick left onto Lower Alarka Rd rt 1309. Continue on Lower Alarka Rd for about 3 miles. It eventually turns into Grassy Branch Rd and soon after you will take a right onto Dark Branch Road (1308). Continue past Mr. Franks Cove on your right and after approximately 400 feet the first boundary of the lot is on your right at coordinates 35.397, -83.514 (you can plug these coordinates into Google Maps to confirm you are in the right spot). The lot continues along the road until you get to Bobcat Trail on your right. The lot includes everything on the right side of Bobcat Trail until you get to 35.398, -83.512. The final border to this lot runs from this point back down the hill through the trees to the starting point on Dark Branch Road.