NOT LISTED FOR SALE

245 Stephenson Branch Rd Bryson City, NC 28713

Estimated Value: $456,000 - $828,801

3 Beds
1 Bath
-- Sq Ft
60.34 Acres

Last Sold February 09, 2024

Last sale price $799,900

Est. 10% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,872/month

30 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Private Lot
  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • 60.34 Acre Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of February 2024

Introducing a rare gem – the original farm, now on the market for the first time. This property boasts over 60 acres of unbridled beauty with no deed restrictions and a USFS border that offers endless possibilities to roam, hunt and explore. Property features rolling wooded acreage, hidden meadows, ATV trails, barns and outbuildings, gardens, small branch and pastureland. The land accommodates a variety of possibilities, from equestrian pursuits with horses to the charm of country living with cattle, chickens, and goats. Unlock the potential of this well-maintained 3 bedroom plus two bonus rooms farmhouse and embrace a lifestyle where the beauty of the land meets the comfort of home. Discover abundant wildlife, perfect for those seeking a serene escape. A stone's throw from the picturesque Lake Fontana, this idyllic retreat is a haven for those wanting to live a simpler lifestyle. This would be the perfect opportunity for those wanting a legacy property for their family compound or develop as you wish! This truly is one of the most special properties that I have had the pleasure to list!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marty Huskins

Keller Williams - Great Smokies - Bc Brokerage Email: 8284885777, pmcdowell@kw.com License #257347 Listed on: 11/27/2023

Keller Williams - Great Smokies - Bc

Last Buyer's Agent

Jon Tharp

Keller Williams Realty Of Franklin License #305462

Keller Williams Realty Of Franklin

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,363

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 60.34 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a stream
  • Property fronts a state road
  • Private Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Rustic Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Metal Roof
  • Asbestos

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Living Area on First Floor
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Fireplace in Basement

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 2 Detached Carport Spaces
  • RV Access or Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Storage
  • Outbuilding
  • Porch

Farming

  • Barn
  • Pasture

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Horses Allowed On Property

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Heat Pump System
  • Heating System Powered By Leased Propane
  • Spring water is a source of water for the property
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Stream

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property is used as a vacation rental
  • Assessor Parcel Number 664300823710

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,363

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Horses: Yes
  • Lot Size Acres: 60.34
  • Road Frontage Type: State Road
  • Ownership: More than One Year
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Directions: OCCUPIED AND SHOWN BY APPT ONLY From US-74W in Bryson City, head west towards Murphy/Andrews for appx 4 miles. Turn Rt onto Cold Springs Rd and go 0.6 miles. Turn Lt onto Lwr Alarka and go 1.6 miles. Take the slight Rt onto Grassy Branch Rd and go 1.8 miles. Take a Lt onto Stephenson Branch Rd. Drive will be the 1st to your Lt.
  • Architectural Style: Farm House
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • Year Built: 1952
  • NAV27_rets_property_type: Residential
  • NAV27_AllowsVacationRentalYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Has Basement: Partial, Interior Entry, Washer/Dryer Hook-up
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Basement, Gas Log
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus Room, Ceiling Fan(s), Country Kitchen, Kitchen/Dining Room, Large Master Bedroom, Main Level Living, Primary on Main Level, Sunroom
  • Window Features: Windows-Insulated/Storm
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Adjoins USFS, Allow RVs, Level, Level Yard, Open Lot, Pasture, Private, Rolling, Suitable for Horses, Unrestricted
  • View: View Year Round
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Stream/Creek
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Waterfront Elevation: 1750
  • Construction Type: Asbestos
  • Exterior Features: Rustic Appearance
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Other Structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding/Workshop, Storage Building/Shed
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Spaces: 2
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Carport-Double Detached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Electric, Heat Pump, Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Wood, Propane, Heat Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cell Service Available
  • Water Source: Spring
  • Gas Company: Propane Tank: Leased
  • Telephone: Cell Service Available

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2628410.4
  • Parcel #: 664300823710
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1363.19
  • Tax Book Number: 12-E-84

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 2025
Sold by
Wightman Meridith E and Wightman Paul C
Bought by
Mills William Edward and Brown Mills Julia
Current Estimated Value
$716,950

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 27, 2023
Closed on
Feb 8, 2024
Sold by
Carter Billy R and Carter Mary S
Bought by
Wightman Paul C and Wightman Meridith E
Seller's Agent
Marty Huskins
Keller Williams - Great Smokies - Bc
Buyer's Agent
Jon Tharp
Keller Williams Realty Of Franklin
List Price
$799,900
Sold Price
$799,900
Views
147

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.17%
Original Mortgage
$679,915
Interest Rate
6.61%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 2020
Sold by
Carter Mary S and Carter Billy R
Bought by
Wooten Sandra L and Riggins Jeffery L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 2019
Sold by
Carter Mary S and Carter Billy R
Bought by
Bryant Mitchell E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 2017
Sold by
Carter Mary S and Carter Billy R
Bought by
Cloer Charles Ray

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 19, 2017
Sold by
Carter Mary S and Carter Billy R
Bought by
Gusler Faye

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 2017
Sold by
Carter Mary S and Carter Billy R
Bought by
Rowland James D and Rowland Donna S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 4, 2016
Sold by
Carter Mary S and Carter Billy R
Bought by
Gusler Faye

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 8, 2015
Sold by
Carter Mary S and Carter Billy Reece
Bought by
Stephenson Dennis K and Stephenson Joane B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 2006
Sold by
Sawyer John H and Sawyer John H
Bought by
Stephenson Dennis

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 7, 2005
Sold by
Sawyer John
Bought by
Stephenson Dennis K
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Mills William Edward -- None Listed On Document
Mills William Edward -- None Listed On Document
Wightman Paul C $800,000 None Listed On Document
Wooten Sandra L -- None Available
Bryant Mitchell E -- None Available
Cloer Charles Ray -- None Available
Gusler Faye $12,000 None Available
Rowland James D -- None Available
Gusler Faye -- None Available
Stephenson Dennis K -- None Available
Stephenson Dennis $1,000 --
Stephenson Dennis K -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Wightman Paul C $679,915
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/09/2024 02/09/24 Sold $799,900 0.0% --
12/28/2023 12/28/23 Pending -- -- --
11/27/2023 11/27/23 For Sale $799,900 -- --
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
2025 $1,214 $267,980 $139,230 $128,750
2024 $1,537 $267,980 $139,230 $128,750
2023 $1,363 $346,720 $240,620 $106,100
2022 $1,363 $346,720 $240,620 $106,100
2021 $1,363 $346,720 $0 $0
2020 $647 $158,960 $0 $0
2019 $757 $189,500 $0 $0
2018 $836 $189,500 $0 $0
2017 $836 $200,940 $0 $0
2016 $850 $215,390 $0 $0
2015 -- $221,760 $0 $0
2014 -- $221,760 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Marty Huskins

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Marty Huskins

    Keller Williams - Great Smokies - Bc

    (828) 507-7480

    116 in this area

    318 Total Sales

    Marty Huskins
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  • Jon Tharp

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Jon Tharp

    Keller Williams Realty Of Franklin

    (828) 200-7004

    29 in this area

    172 Total Sales

    Jon Tharp
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Map

Source: Carolina Smokies Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 26035305

APN: 6643-00-82-3710

North Carolina Swain County Bryson City 28713

245 Stephenson Branch Rd, Bryson City, NC

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