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Vinyl Plank Flooring - 259 & 253 Richland Street, Waynesville
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$399,900

259 & 253 Richland Street
Waynesville, NC 28786
Listed by Michelle McElroy · Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Waynesville
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2.5
Living area
1,064 sqft
Year built
1946

About this home

Opportunity awaits in the heart of downtown Waynesville. This thoughtfully renovated property blends timeless charm with modern versatility, featuring a beautifully updated 2BR/1.5BA bungalow plus a detached 1BR/1BA apartment full of potential. Inside the main home, fresh finishes and stylish updates create an inviting, move-in-ready retreat. Luxury vinyl plank flooring flows throughout, while the redesigned kitchen shines with quartz countertops, soft-close cabinetry, and stainless appliances. Updated baths feature designer tile and a clean, modern aesthetic that complements the home’s original character. The detached apartment offers incredible flexibility—ideal for guests, multigenerational living, long- or short-term rental income, or a private work-from-home studio. Outside, enjoy a rare level backyard perfect for gardening, pets, entertaining, or simply relaxing after a stroll through town. Leave the car behind and embrace the downtown lifestyle with Main Street’s local shops, breweries, restaurants, and cafes just moments away. Whether you’re searching for a full-time residence with added income potential or an investment opportunity in one of Western North Carolina’s most beloved mountain towns, this property delivers convenience, character, and endless possibilities.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4392144
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Oak Forest Addition
Status
Active
Days on market
64
On market date
June 10, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2.5
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
N/A
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Hazelwood Elementary
1.33 mi away · Grades -1-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
464
Student:teacher ratio
13.3:1
District
Haywood County Schools
Middle
Waynesville Middle
0.29 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
767
Student:teacher ratio
14.5:1
District
Haywood County Schools
High
Haywood Early College
4.58 mi away · Grades 9-13
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.8
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
Enrollment
191
Student:teacher ratio
23.9:1
District
Haywood County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Waynesville's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

69
Walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
11.0 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
90 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores9
Parks8
Schools5
Transit stops0
Pharmacies11

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Waynesville, from live MLS data.

On the market 64 days -- 129 fewer days than Waynesville's current average of 193 days.
For reference, the median list price across 608 active listings in Waynesville right now is $311,250.

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$79,980 down
$319,920 loan
Principal & interest$2,075
Property tax (est.)$333
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 17, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.