$599,900

44 Riverside Dr Whittier, NC 28789

Estimated payment $3,452/month

Total Views 2,148
3 Beds
3 Baths
-- Sq Ft
-- Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Access To Lake
  • Custom Home
  • Recreation Room
  • Spa
  • Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

Bearadise Lodge is a fully furnished mountain getaway with strong rental potential, ideally located between Bryson City and Cherokee. The main level features a spacious kitchen with stainless appliances, breakfast bar, dining area, and a vaulted great room with a stacked-stone fireplace and fixed glass windows. A large bedroom with private balcony and full bath complete this level. Upstairs offers a loft and master suite with vaulted ceiling, balcony, jetted tub, and step-in shower. The finished basement includes a rec room, third bedroom, third bath, and bonus room. Outdoor amenities include a hot tub, firepit, and expansive decks for relaxing or entertaining. Community access to Ocona Lake includes a lakeside gazebo and canoe launch. This cabin is turn-key and ready for rental, personal use, or both—don't miss this exceptional opportunity!

Listing Agent

Ross Ensley

Yellow Rose Real Estate LLC Brokerage Phone: 8284882797 License #313723 Listed on: 07/31/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,959

Year Built

  • Built in 2006

Lot Details

  • 0.71 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot

HOA Fees

  • $46 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Cabin
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • No Garage
  • Paved Parking
  • Open Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Access To Lake
  • Deck
  • Terrace
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heat Pump System
  • Heating System Powered By Owned Propane
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Ocona Lake Estates Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 669402886822

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,959

Year Built

Built in 2006

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$46 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Cabin,Residential
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.71
  • Road Frontage Type: Property Owners' Assoc
  • Road Surface Type: Paved, Gravel
  • Ownership: More than One Year
  • Subdivision Name: Ocona Lake Estates
  • Directions: Old Hwy 19 East towards Cherokee, right into Ocona Lake Estates, left onto Riverside Drive to first paved driveway on the right. This is a rental cabin and the sellers ask that you don't drive up the driveway and disturb the guests. Please drive slowly thru the neighborhood.
  • Architectural Style: Cabin, Custom
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • Year Built: 2006
  • NAV27_rets_property_type: Residential
  • Attribution Contact: 8284882797
  • NAV27_AllowsVacationRentalYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Spa Features: Hot Tub/Spa
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher, Microwave, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Has Basement: Full, Finished, Heated, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Lower/Terrace
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Stone
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus Room, Living/Dining Room, Rec/Game Room
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Room Family Room Level: Basement
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Basement

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level Yard
  • View: Short Range View, View-Winter
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Lake Access
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Stone
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: No Garage, None-Carport, Paved Driveway

Utilities

  • Security: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Propane, Heat Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Community
  • Gas Company: Propane Tank: Owned

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 550
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 30927.6
  • Parcel #: 669402886822

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1958.68
  • Tax Book Number: 482

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Range of Values:

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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 $1,959 $393,530 $61,770 $331,760
2024 $1,959 $393,530 $61,770 $331,760
2023 $0 $393,530 $61,770 $331,760
2022 $1,793 $393,530 $61,770 $331,760
2021 $1,719 $393,530 $0 $0
2020 $1,013 $244,470 $36,040 $208,430
2019 $1,008 $244,470 $36,040 $208,430
2018 $1,054 $244,470 $36,040 $208,430
2017 $1,054 $244,470 $36,040 $208,430
2016 $1,045 $244,470 $36,040 $208,430
2015 -- $244,470 $36,040 $208,430
2014 -- $244,470 $36,040 $208,430
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/31/2025 07/31/25 For Sale $599,900 +52.8% --
09/17/2020 09/17/20 Sold $392,500 0.0% $168 / Sq Ft
08/18/2020 08/18/20 Pending -- -- --
07/03/2020 07/03/20 For Sale $392,500 +124.3% $168 / Sq Ft
03/26/2013 03/26/13 Sold $175,000 -5.4% $75 / Sq Ft
02/20/2013 02/20/13 Pending -- -- --
01/21/2013 01/21/13 For Sale $185,000 -- $79 / Sq Ft
Source: Carolina Smokies Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $392,500 None Available
Special Warranty Deed $175,000 None Available
Trustee Deed $170,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $35,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $353,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $131,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

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Source: Carolina Smokies Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 26041737

APN: 6694-02-88-6822