$215,000

157 Sycamore Dr Whittier, NC 28789

Whittier Area

Estimated payment $1,251/month

Total Views 1,378
2 Beds
1 Bath
-- Sq Ft
-- Price per Sq Ft

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

Candy Wood

Keller Williams Great Smokies - Sylva Brokerage Phone: 8285864616 License #339220 Listed on: 08/28/2026

Keller Williams Great Smokies - Sylva

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$778

Year Built

Built in 1993

Lot Details

1.9 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.9
  • Ownership: More than One Year
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Directions: From the Dillsboro traffic light on US-441 in Dillsboro, head north on US-441 toward Bryson City/Whittier. Keep left to continue on US-441 N/US-74 W (4.3 mi). Turn right onto W Piney Mountain Rd (0.2 mi) Turn left onto Holly Cove Rd (0.3 mi) Turn right onto Snowshoe Trail/Sycamore Dr, Slight right onto Sycamore Dr. Property will be up the small concrete drive on the left.
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Year Built: 1993
  • NAV27_rets_property_type: Residential
  • NAV27_AllowsVacationRentalYN: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Partially
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Has Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: None
  • View: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Waterfront Elevation: 2210
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding/Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: None-Carport

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Baseboard, Space Heater/Stove
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Gas Company: Propane Tank: None

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 82764
  • Parcel #: 7622376270

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 777.98
  • Tax Book Number: 2208

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Home Values in the Area

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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
Source: Public Records

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 -- --
Source: Carolina Smokies Association of REALTORS®

About the Listing Agent

Candy Wood

Keller Williams Great Smokies - Sylva

(828) 675-7808

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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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MLS Number: 26048344

APN: 7622-37-6270

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