$1,810,000
SOLD MAY 30, 2025

2323 Barkers Creek Rd Whittier, NC 28789

5 Beds
5.5 Baths
3,307 Sq Ft
23.5 Acres

Recently Sold

$547 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

Highlights

  • Additional Residence on Property
  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Garage Apartment
  • Barn
  • Spa
  • Custom Home

About This Home

As of May 2025

Tucked away behind a private gate, this breathtaking 20+ acre estate offers the perfect blend of luxury and nature. The 4BR/4.5BA main home is crafted with exceptional detail—designed to capture beautiful natural light with a dream kitchen, high-end appliances, custom cabinetry, and an oversized island. A breezeway connects to a 3-car garage with a spacious studio above, ideal for a creative space or workshop. The finished basement offers potential for separate living quarters, perfect for multi-generational living or guests. Relax by the outdoor fireplace, tend vibrant gardens, explore peaceful hiking trails, or unwind beside the koi pond. The 3-stall barn and pasture are ready for horse enthusiasts or someone with llamas, goats, and other four-legged companions. A large detached garage includes a 1,400+ sf guest house with 1BR/1.5BA and expansive rec room. A rare opportunity to live the lifestyle you've always imagined — with beauty, privacy, and timeless craftsmanship at every turn.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ron Breese

Keller Williams - Great Smokies - Bc Brokerage Email: 8284885777, pmcdowell@kw.com License #137204 Listed on: 04/19/2025

Keller Williams - Great Smokies - Bc

Last Buyer's Agent

Board Member Non

Property Details

Home Type

  • Apartment

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,307

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 23.5 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a stream
  • Property fronts a state road
  • Fenced Yard
  • Private Lot
  • Hilly Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Apartment
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Open Parking

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Shake Roof
  • Board and Batten Siding
  • Wood Siding
  • HardiePlank Type
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 3,307 Sq Ft Home
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Great Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Workshop
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Trash Compactor

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Soaking Tub
  • Spa Bath

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Deck
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Outbuilding
  • Porch

Schools

  • Jackson County Elementary And Middle School
  • Jackson County High School

Farming

  • Barn
  • Pasture

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heat Pump System
  • Heating System Powered By Leased Propane
  • Power Generator
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Additional Features

  • Additional Residence on Property
  • Horses Allowed On Property

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property is used as a vacation rental
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7611254900, 7611268182

Property Details

Home Type

Apartment

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,307

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

Parking

6

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Horses: Yes
  • Lot Size Acres: 23.5
  • Road Frontage Type: State Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Ownership: More than One Year
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Directions: US-74W Great Smoky Mountains Expy; Left onto Barkers Creek Road; Stay on Barkers Creek for approximately 2.4 miles. Driveway with gate is on the left, just past the mailbox.
  • Architectural Style: Custom
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • NAV27_rets_property_type: Residential
  • Attribution Contact: 8284885777, pmcdowell@kw.com
  • NAV27_AllowsVacationRentalYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Spa Features: Bath
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Trash Compactor, Dishwasher, Microwave, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Other Equipment: Generator
  • Has Basement: Full, Heated, Exterior Entry, Finished Bath, Crawl Space, Lower/Terrace
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1081
  • Fireplace Features: Other
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus Room, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Formal Dining Room, Soaking Tub, Great Room, In-law Quarters, Kitchen Island, Large Master Bedroom, Primary w/Ensuite, Primary on Main Level, Walk-In Closet(s), Workshop
  • Living Area: 3307
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Basement
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced Yard
  • Lot Features: Hilly/Steep, Pasture, Private, Suitable for Horses, Unrestricted, Wooded
  • View: No
  • Waterfront Features: Stream/Creek
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: HardiPlank Type, Cedar, Wood Siding, Board & Batten Siding
  • Other Structures: Apartment Studio, Barn(s), Outbuilding/Workshop, Storage Building/Shed, Detached Additional Living Space
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Roof: Shake

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 6
  • Garage Spaces: 6
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage-Single Detached, Garage-Double Detached, Garage-Triple Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Driveway, Garage Apartment

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: First Level
  • Cooling: Central Electric, Heat Pump, Ductless
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Propane, Heat Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, See Remarks
  • Water Source: Well
  • Gas Company: Propane Tank: Leased

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1023660
  • Parcel #: 7611254900, 7611268182

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5306.7
  • Tax Book Number: 2335 and 2357

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 19, 2025
Closed on
May 30, 2025
Sold by
Clements James and Clements Hannah
Bought by
Karas Chris George
Seller's Agent
Ron Breese
Keller Williams - Great Smokies - Bc
Buyer's Agent
Board Member Non
List Price
$1,950,000
Sold Price
$1,810,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$140,000
-7.18%
Views
12

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-36.72%
Original Mortgage
$1,200,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,200,000
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$482,209

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 17, 2021
Closed on
May 23, 2022
Sold by
Underdown Scott A
Bought by
Clements James
Seller's Agent
Darrin Graves
Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Waynesville
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
Canopy Administration
List Price
$1,475,000
Sold Price
$1,350,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$125,000
-8.47%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.27%
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 27, 2019
Closed on
Apr 13, 2020
Sold by
West Carol L and Wike Saniel
Bought by
Underdown Scott A
Seller's Agent
Hannah Grant
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Julie Lapkoff
Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Waynesville
List Price
$1,500,000
Sold Price
$1,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$400,000
-26.67%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.29%
Original Mortgage
$880,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,840,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $1,840,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $2,700 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $1,100,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,200,000 New Conventional
Closed $1,200,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,000,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $880,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $1,295,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/30/2025 05/30/25 Sold $1,810,000 -7.2% $547 / Sq Ft
04/19/2025 04/19/25 Pending -- -- --
04/19/2025 04/19/25 For Sale $1,950,000 +44.4% $590 / Sq Ft
05/31/2022 05/31/22 Sold $1,350,000 -8.5% $230 / Sq Ft
11/17/2021 11/17/21 For Sale $1,475,000 +34.1% $251 / Sq Ft
04/29/2020 04/29/20 Sold $1,100,000 -15.4% $241 / Sq Ft
02/23/2020 02/23/20 Pending -- -- --
01/02/2020 01/02/20 Price Changed $1,300,000 -3.7% $285 / Sq Ft
11/04/2019 11/04/19 Price Changed $1,350,000 -1.8% $296 / Sq Ft
09/03/2019 09/03/19 Price Changed $1,375,000 -1.7% $301 / Sq Ft
04/27/2019 04/27/19 Price Changed $1,399,000 -6.7% $307 / Sq Ft
02/27/2019 02/27/19 For Sale $1,500,000 -- $329 / Sq Ft
Source: Carolina Smokies Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

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
2024 $5,022 $1,321,500 $193,010 $1,128,490
2023 $5,307 $1,321,500 $193,010 $1,128,490
2022 $4,434 $1,108,620 $193,010 $915,610
2021 $4,196 $1,108,620 $193,010 $915,610
2020 $3,955 $1,040,760 $183,010 $857,750
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Ron Breese

    Keller Williams - Great Smokies - Bc

    (828) 400-9029

    1 in this area

    15 Total Sales

    Ron Breese
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  • B

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Board Member Non

  • Darrin Graves

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Darrin Graves

    Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Waynesville

    (828) 400-2419

    4 in this area

    174 Total Sales

    Darrin Graves
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  • Julie Lapkoff

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Julie Lapkoff

    Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Waynesville

    (828) 273-6607

    2 in this area

    195 Total Sales

    Julie Lapkoff
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  • N

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Non Member

    NC_CanopyMLS

  • H

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Hannah Grant

    Premier Sotheby’s International Realty

    (828) 708-5346

    1 in this area

    23 Total Sales

    Hannah Grant
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Map

Source: Carolina Smokies Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 26040626

APN: 7611-25-4900

North Carolina Jackson County Whittier 28789

2323 Barkers Creek Rd, Whittier, NC

This home is located at 2323 Barkers Creek Rd, Whittier, NC 28789 and is currently priced at $1,810,000, approximately $547 per square foot. This property was built in 1997. 2323 Barkers Creek Rd is a home located in Jackson County with nearby schools including Smokey Mountain Elementary School and Smoky Mountain High School.

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