NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $359,717

2 Beds
3 Baths
1,970 Sq Ft
$183/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 17, 2025

Last sale price $325,000 $165 Per Sq Ft

Est. 11% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,055 / mo

587 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Open Floorplan
  • Deck
  • Gated Community
  • Heavily Wooded Lot
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

As of June 2025

PRICE IMPROVEMENT! Just 5 min from Fontana Lake you'll find Rocky Creek Cottage in the gated neighborhood of Almond Estates. This Watershed Cabin RENTAL comes TURNKEY with modern-rustic decor & easy access off paved Watia Rd. It has an open floor plan & vaulted ceilings with views out to the hot tub deck & firepit nestled in a lovely, wooded setting. There's lots of storage & 1 car garage. On the main floor is the open kitchen, dining & living area with wood burning fireplace that walks out to the hot tub deck. New appliances & new carpet added in '22. The spacious Primary BR is also on this level with an ensuite bath, as is the laundry room. The upstairs has a bonus sleeping loft with a queen bed & futon, its own full bath renovated in '20, then there's a bunk bedroom with a 2nd full bath added in 2020. This is an excellent, secluded location, yet less than 15 min from Nantahala Gorge, the Nantahala Outdoor Center, Tsali Rec Area & quaint Bryson City with groceries, shopping, eateries, the Smoky Mtn Nat'l Park & many area attractions. You can check the rental schedule here before scheduling a viewing.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Diane Jones

Good Life Real Estate Co., LLC Brokerage Phone: 8283188811 License #213006 Listed on: 10/06/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Kristi Parker

Evergreen Mountain Realty Group License #318665

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $625

Year Built

  • Built in 1999

Lot Details

  • 26,572 Sq Ft Lot
  • Heavily Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Metal Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,970 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Furnished
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Flue
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Living Area on First Floor
  • Bonus Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Deck
  • Porch

Schools

  • West Swain Elementary School
  • Swain County Middle School
  • Swain County High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Satellite Dish

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property is used as a vacation rental
  • Assessor Parcel Number 663200705441

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Almond Estates Subdivision

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$625

Year Built

Built in 1999

Lot Details

0.61 Acres

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Current Rental,Residential
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.61
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Ownership: More than One Year
  • Subdivision Name: Almond Estates Subdivision
  • Directions: GATED. Head west out of Bryson City on 74. Turn right onto Hwy 28 North. Take the first left after crossing the bridge onto Watia Rd. Turn right onto Davis Rd and go through the gate. Take the first left onto Shirley Blvd. Take the first drive on the right about .2 miles down Shirley Blvd.
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Year Built: 1999
  • NAV27_rets_property_type: Residential
  • NAV27_AllowsVacationRentalYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Spa Features: Hot Tub/Spa
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Stone, Flue
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus Room, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceramic Tile Bath, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining Room, Kitchen/FR Combo, Large Master Bedroom, Living/Dining Room, Main Level Living, Primary w/Ensuite, Primary on Main Level, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Split Bedroom
  • Living Area: 1970
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Window Features: Screens, Window Treatments
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • View: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Roof: Metal, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Garage-Single Attached, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cell Service Available
  • Water Source: Well, Private
  • Gas Company: Propane Tank: None
  • Telephone: Cell Service Available

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Gated
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 26571.6
  • Parcel #: 663200705441

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 625
  • Tax Book Number: 436

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 6, 2023
Closed on
Jun 17, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Diane Jones
Good Life Real Estate Co., LLC
Buyer's Agent
Kristi Parker
Evergreen Mountain Realty Group
List Price
$375,000
Sold Price
$325,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-13.33%
Views
941
Current Estimated Value
$359,717

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$34,717
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.40%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 6, 2016
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$124,000
Interest Rate
3.96%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$325,000 None Listed On Document
$155,000 None Available
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $124,000
Previous Owner $130,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/17/2025 06/17/25 Sold $325,000 -13.3% $165 / Sq Ft
05/18/2025 05/18/25 Pending -- -- --
04/09/2025 04/09/25 For Sale $375,000 +15.4% $190 / Sq Ft
04/06/2025 04/06/25 Off Market $325,000 -- --
12/05/2024 12/05/24 For Sale $375,000 0.0% $190 / Sq Ft
11/20/2024 11/20/24 Pending -- -- --
10/07/2024 10/07/24 Price Changed $375,000 -5.1% $190 / Sq Ft
07/24/2024 07/24/24 Price Changed $395,000 -2.5% $201 / Sq Ft
06/24/2024 06/24/24 Price Changed $405,000 -4.5% $206 / Sq Ft
05/01/2024 05/01/24 Price Changed $424,000 -3.4% $215 / Sq Ft
04/04/2024 04/04/24 Price Changed $439,000 -2.4% $223 / Sq Ft
02/26/2024 02/26/24 Price Changed $449,900 -6.3% $228 / Sq Ft
10/18/2023 10/18/23 Price Changed $479,900 -4.0% $244 / Sq Ft
10/08/2023 10/08/23 For Sale $499,900 -- $254 / Sq Ft
Source: Carolina Smokies Association of REALTORS®

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
2026 $931 $166,060 $15,000 $151,060
2025 $974 $166,060 $15,000 $151,060
2024 $974 $166,060 $15,000 $151,060
2023 $848 $166,060 $15,000 $151,060
2022 $848 $166,060 $15,000 $151,060
2021 $848 $166,060 $0 $0
2020 $807 $168,600 $30,000 $138,600
2019 $807 $168,600 $30,000 $138,600
2018 $682 $168,600 $30,000 $138,600
2017 $682 $168,600 $30,000 $138,600
2016 $682 $168,600 $30,000 $138,600
2015 -- $168,600 $30,000 $138,600
2014 -- $168,600 $30,000 $138,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Carolina Smokies Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 26033870

APN: 6632-00-70-5441

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