157 Sycamore Dr Whittier, NC 28789
Whittier AreaEstimated payment $1,245/month
Highlights
- Deck
- Main Floor Primary Bedroom
- Porch
- Traditional Architecture
- No HOA
- Ceiling Fan
About This Home
Attention Investors, Flippers, and Cash Buyers! Here is your next Western North Carolina project. Located at 157 Sycamore Dr in Whittier, this 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom traditional home sits on 1.9 incredibly private, wooded acres. With zero deed restrictions and a tourism-centric location that is second to none, this property is a blank canvas offering massive ROI potential. The existing structure provides a highly workable footprint for a profitable flip or a high-performing Short-Term Rental (STR). The home features true main-level living and boasts a surprisingly spacious, well-lit living room—offering a fantastic central gathering space to anchor your interior renovation. While the home requires a full cosmetic overhaul and your finishing touches, the straightforward layout is designed to help you maximize your renovation budget. Outside, the 1.9-acre lot is heavily wooded, delivering the ultimate secluded mountain feel that vacationers crave, while still offering enough level yard space to easily add a fire pit, a hot tub deck, or outdoor entertainment areas. Because the property is completely unrestricted, you are in total control—no HOA, no rental caps, and no architectural review boards. The absolute true value of this property lies in its unbeatable location. You are perfectly positioned within a 30-minute drive of the region's biggest economic and tourism drivers: Harrah's Cherokee Casino, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP), Fontana Lake, and the Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC). Furthermore, you offer guests quick, easy access to the popular downtowns of Bryson City, Waynesville, and Franklin. Unrestricted acreage with this level of privacy and central proximity to all major WNC attractions is a rare find. Bring your contractor, bring your vision, and unlock the potential of this hidden gem. Being sold AS-IS.
Listing Agent
Keller Williams Great Smokies - Sylva Brokerage Phone: 8285864616 License #339220 Listed on: 08/28/2026
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $778
Year Built
- Built in 1993
Lot Details
- 1.9 Acre Lot
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Shingle Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- Partially Furnished
- Ceiling Fan
- Window Screens
Flooring
- Carpet
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom on Main
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Outbuilding
- Porch
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Space Heater
- Baseboard Heating
- Well
- Electric Water Heater
- Septic Tank
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 7622376270
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
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| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $800 | $210,638 | $43,070 | $167,568 |
| 2024 | $539 | $141,720 | $43,070 | $98,650 |
| 2023 | $664 | $141,720 | $43,070 | $98,650 |
| 2022 | $664 | $141,720 | $43,070 | $98,650 |
| 2021 | $539 | $141,720 | $43,070 | $98,650 |
| 2020 | $527 | $116,670 | $31,120 | $85,550 |
| 2019 | $527 | $116,670 | $31,120 | $85,550 |
| 2018 | $527 | $116,670 | $31,120 | $85,550 |
| 2017 | $516 | $116,670 | $31,120 | $85,550 |
| 2015 | $480 | $116,670 | $31,120 | $85,550 |
| 2011 | -- | $141,580 | $44,090 | $97,490 |
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/28/2026 08/28/26 | For Sale | $215,000 | -- | -- |
About the Listing Agent
Mountains of North Carolina. Candy has consistently ranked among the Top 10 real estate agents and has proudly served as a Director-at-Large on the local Board of REALTORS®, demonstrating her commitment not only to her clients, but also to the real estate profession and the community she serves.
Candy loves helping people find their dream homes and knows the Western North Carolina area inside and out. She is dedicated to providing personalized service, strong representation, and
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