$497,000
$48K PRICE DROP

31 Bushwhacker Way Cashiers, NC 28717

Estimated payment $2,793/month

Total Views 21,920
2 Beds
2 Baths
-- Sq Ft
-- Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Deck
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Wrap Around Porch
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • No HOA
  • Spring water is a source of water for the property

About This Home

Located on a quiet cul-de-sac in the heart of Cashiers, this inviting 2-bedroom, 2-bath cottage offers the perfect balance of privacy, character, and convenience—all at a price well below the area’s median home value. Set on a peaceful, wooded three quarter of an acre lot, the home enjoys a natural setting while being just minutes from the shops, restaurants, and outdoor activities that make Cashiers such a sought-after mountain community. Freshly painted and featuring brand-new flooring throughout, the interior feels bright, clean, and move-in ready. The single-level layout includes an open living and dining area, a practical kitchen, and two well-sized bedrooms, each with its own full bath—ideal for guests, family, or a shared living arrangement. Whether you’re looking for a year-round residence, a mountain getaway, or a smart investment, this charming home presents a rare opportunity in one of Western North Carolina’s most desirable locations.

Listing Agent

Judy Michaud

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty Listed on: 04/30/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty

Co-Listing Agent

John Bynum

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty - HF

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,016

Year Built

  • Built in 1986

Lot Details

  • 0.79 Acre Lot
  • East Facing Home

Home Design

  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Crawl Space
  • Dryer

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Wrap Around Porch

Utilities

  • Spring water is a source of water for the property
  • Septic Tank
  • Phone Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 7572604612

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,016

Year Built

Built in 1986

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.79
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 203
  • Co List Office Phone: 828-526-1717
  • Subdivision Name: none
  • Directions: From the Cashiers Crossroads, go east on Highway 64 and take a right on Monte Vista (just past the new EMS building. Gana Sita will be on the right. Turn right and take an immediate left onto Bushwacker Way. It is the second home on the left.
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1986
  • PropertySubTypeAdditional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Appliances: Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted Ceiling(s)

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Wrap Around

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Gravel

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Spring

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 7572604612
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2015.76
  • Tax Lot: none
  • Tax Year: 2024

Map

Range of Values:

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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 $2,526 $664,849 $164,160 $500,689
2024 $1,523 $400,770 $102,500 $298,270
2023 $2,016 $400,770 $102,500 $298,270
2022 $2,016 $400,770 $102,500 $298,270
2021 $1,523 $400,770 $102,500 $298,270
2020 $1,773 $377,260 $92,500 $284,760
2019 $1,773 $377,260 $92,500 $284,760
2018 $1,773 $377,260 $92,500 $284,760
2017 $1,736 $377,260 $92,500 $284,760
2015 $1,498 $377,260 $92,500 $284,760
2011 -- $417,960 $123,330 $294,630
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/28/2025 07/28/25 Price Changed $497,000 -3.5% --
07/17/2025 07/17/25 Price Changed $515,000 -5.5% --
04/30/2025 04/30/25 For Sale $545,000 -- --
Source: Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS®

About the Listing Agent

Judy Michaud

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty

(828) 392-7264

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Judy with her husband Louie and their two daughters moved to Highlands in 1986. Licensed in real estate since 1973, Judy bought Meadows Mountain Realty in 2006 and the company joined the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices brand in 2015. Judy is a Florida State University alumnus and was recently named for the third time to the Seminole 100 which awards alumni owned companies based on growth. Judy enjoys her home in Highlands Falls Country Club.

After a long and successful career as an

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Source: Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 1000764

APN: 7572-60-4612