$275,000

160 Observation Point Rd Bryson City, NC 28713

Estimated payment $1,818/month

Total Views 4,349
2 Beds
1 Bath
-- Sq Ft
-- Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Cottage
  • Wood Flooring
  • Living Area on First Floor
  • Porch

About This Home

Step back in time with this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath historic cottage at the Nantahala Village Resort. The cottage boasts a wormy chestnut interior, hardwood floors, and vintage details that lend it an antique style. Enjoy the private, covered porch and the expanded deck, which includes a hot tub with views of the national park through the trees. Guests and owners at Nantahala Village can take advantage of a variety of amenities, including a fitness center, tennis courts, swimming pool, and volleyball court. Additional offerings include a full-service restaurant, indoor and outdoor meeting spaces, and a game room. The location is unbeatable, just 5 minutes from rafting and dining at the Nantahala Outdoor Center and 15 minutes from Bryson City, where you can explore shops, restaurants, and the National Park. This cozy cottage is a fantastic opportunity to invest in the Smoky Mountains without breaking the bank. HOA dues include water, sewer, trash removal, lawn maintenance, DirecTV, road maintenance, and access to all amenities.

Listing Agent

Megan F. Cookston

Yellow Rose Real Estate LLC Brokerage Phone: 8284882797 License #215457 Listed on: 07/25/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $482

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

HOA Fees

  • $291 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • No Garage

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Composition Roof
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Living Area on First Floor
  • Wood Flooring
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Bedroom in Basement
  • Crawl Space

Schools

  • Swain County Elementary And Middle School
  • Swain County High School

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Mini Split Heat Pump
  • Heating System Powered By Owned Propane
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Community Sewer or Septic

Additional Features

  • Porch
  • 3,398 Sq Ft Lot

Community Details

  • Village Preserve At Nantahala Village Subdivision
  • Stream

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 664100263005

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$482

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$291 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.078
  • Road Frontage Type: Property Owners' Assoc
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Ownership: More than One Year
  • Subdivision Name: Village Preserve At Nantahala Village
  • Directions: HWY 74 west. Turn right at the Nantahala Village. Follow the main road that goes to the right of the lodge. Keep driving around to the backside of the hill. You will see a small wooden staircase on the right. Make a sharp turn and see the stone cottage on the left with the privacy fence.
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Year Built: 1960
  • NAV27_rets_property_type: Residential
  • Attribution Contact: 8284882797
  • NAV27_AllowsVacationRentalYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Appliances: Gas/Propane Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator
  • Has Basement: Partial, Finished, Heated, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Door Features: Other Doors (See Remarks)
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Main Level Living, Primary on Main Level
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Window Features: Other Windows (See Remarks)
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Basement
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: First

Exterior Features

  • View: Long Range View, Short Range View, View-Winter, View Year Round
  • View: Yes
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Stone
  • Exterior Features: Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: No Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ductless
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Propane, Mini-Split
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Community
  • Utilities: Cell Service Available
  • Water Source: Community
  • Gas Company: Propane Tank: Owned
  • Telephone: Cell Service Available

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 291.1
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Swain County
  • High School: Swain County
  • Middle Or Junior School: Swain County

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3397.68
  • Parcel #: 664100263005

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 481.55
  • Tax Book Number: 527

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

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 $732 $117,450 $33,750 $83,700
2024 $756 $117,450 $33,750 $83,700
2023 $673 $117,450 $33,750 $83,700
2022 $673 $117,450 $33,750 $83,700
2021 $673 $117,450 $0 $0
2020 $350 $76,490 $50,000 $26,490
2019 $350 $76,490 $50,000 $26,490
2018 $350 $76,490 $50,000 $26,490
2017 $350 $76,490 $50,000 $26,490
2016 $350 $76,490 $50,000 $26,490
2015 -- $76,490 $50,000 $26,490
2014 -- $76,490 $50,000 $26,490
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/25/2025 07/25/25 For Sale $275,000 +17.0% --
01/29/2024 01/29/24 Sold $235,000 -7.8% --
11/21/2023 11/21/23 Pending -- -- --
10/28/2023 10/28/23 For Sale $255,000 -- --
Source: Carolina Smokies Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $235,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $235,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $224,000 None Available
Special Warranty Deed $2,436,000 None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $203,245 FHA
Closed $203,245 FHA
Previous Owner $200,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $2,450,000 Commercial
Source: Public Records

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Source: Carolina Smokies Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 26041689

APN: 6641-00-26-3005