$670,000
SOLD SEP 3, 2025

846 Duckback Trail Whittier, NC 28789

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
2.29 Acres

Recently Sold

3% Below List Price

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • River Front
  • 2.29 Acre Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Deck
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

As of September 2025

Beautiful Waterfront Home With Private Sandy Beach Meticulously crafted home nestled on the Tuckasegee River includes 250 feet of frontage. Fish for trout, swim or kayak, and at the end of the day enjoy a fire in the built-in waterside fire pit. Unwind in your rocking chairs on the deck or covered porch overlooking the river while watching for eagles and herons. Lush landscaping includes many varieties of perennial flowers and shrubs. This home offers comfort and convenience in every detail. It boasts wide board hardwood floors throughout, with an impressive stacked stone fireplace in the vaulted great room. The kitchen includes newer stainless appliances and solid wood countertops. Wide window moldings with custom wood shutters add a blend of country charm. The large first floor master suite includes an exceptional master bath and closet. A second bedroom with full bath plus a loft area completes the upper level. This well-maintained home has a new roof in 2024, with newer HVAC units. A generator was installed in 2022. There is also high speed fiber optic internet cable. Schedule your private tour today and experience the beauty of this captivating home firsthand.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Judy Shuler

Keller Williams Great Smokies - Sylva Brokerage Phone: 8285864616 License #269398 Listed on: 07/04/2025

Keller Williams Great Smokies - Sylva

Last Buyer's Agent

Board Member Non

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,383

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

  • 2.29 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a stream
  • River Front
  • Level Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $78 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Insulated Doors
  • Living Area on First Floor
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Pine Flooring
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • No Garage
  • RV Access or Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Outbuilding
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heat Pump System
  • Heating System Powered By Owned Propane
  • Power Generator
  • Shared Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Satellite Dish

Community Details

  • River Valley Estates Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property is used as a vacation rental
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7622602349

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,383

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$78 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Cabin,Residential
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.29
  • Road Frontage Type: Property Owners' Assoc
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Ownership: More than One Year
  • Subdivision Name: River Valley Estates
  • Directions: Follow Google directions from Sylva or going toward Sylva from Bryson City turn right onto Duckback Trail just past Whittier Community Building
  • Architectural Style: Cabin
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • NAV27_rets_property_type: Residential
  • NAV27_AllowsVacationRentalYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher, Microwave, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Other Equipment: Generator, Satellite Dish
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Door Features: Doors-Insulated
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Pine, Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus Room, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Ceramic Tile Bath, Kitchen/Dining Room, Large Master Bedroom, Main Level Living, Primary w/Ensuite, Primary on Main Level, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Allow RVs, Level Yard
  • View: No
  • Waterfront Features: River Access, River Front, Stream/Creek
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Cedar, Wood Siding
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding/Workshop, Storage Building/Shed
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: No Garage, None-Carport

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: First Level
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Propane, Heat Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cell Service Available
  • Water Source: Shared Well
  • Gas Company: Propane Tank: Owned
  • Telephone: Cell Service Available

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 935
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 99752.4
  • Parcel #: 7622602349

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2383
  • Tax Book Number: 2134

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 4, 2025
Closed on
Aug 28, 2025
Sold by
Rayder Danna M and Rayder Frank Michael
Bought by
Stewart Kari Lynn
Seller's Agent
Judy Shuler
Keller Williams Great Smokies - Sylva
Buyer's Agent
Board Member Non
List Price
$692,500
Sold Price
$670,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$22,500
-3.25%
Views
29
Current Estimated Value
$661,677

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$8,323
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.08%
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Outstanding Balance
$200,000
Interest Rate
6.74%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$461,677

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 23, 2014
Closed on
May 6, 2016
Sold by
Hendry Claudia A
Bought by
Rayder Frank Michael and Rayder Danna M
Buyer's Agent
Judy Shuler
Keller Williams Great Smokies - Sylva
List Price
$350,000
Sold Price
$350,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.22%
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $670,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $670,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- Attorney
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $200,000 New Conventional
Closed $200,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/03/2025 09/03/25 Sold $670,000 -3.2% --
07/18/2025 07/18/25 Pending -- -- --
07/04/2025 07/04/25 For Sale $692,500 +97.9% --
05/10/2016 05/10/16 Sold $350,000 0.0% -- View Prior Sale
04/10/2016 04/10/16 Pending -- -- --
10/23/2014 10/23/14 For Sale $350,000 -- --
Source: Carolina Smokies Association of REALTORS®

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 $2,390 $628,974 $179,350 $449,624
2024 $1,502 $395,340 $133,330 $262,010
2023 $1,627 $395,340 $133,330 $262,010
2022 $1,627 $395,340 $133,330 $262,010
2021 $1,502 $395,340 $133,330 $262,010
2020 $1,508 $374,860 $113,040 $261,820
2019 $1,508 $374,860 $113,040 $261,820
2018 $1,508 $374,860 $113,040 $261,820
2017 $1,471 $374,860 $113,040 $261,820
2015 $1,204 $374,860 $113,040 $261,820
2011 -- $400,020 $152,520 $247,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Carolina Smokies Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 26041476

APN: 7622-60-2349