Single Family Residence at 401 Tipstill Cove, Waynesville
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Koi Pond Waterfall and Mature Edible Landscaping - 401 Tipstill Cove, Waynesville
Solar Panels and Workshop - 401 Tipstill Cove, Waynesville
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Main Living Area - 401 Tipstill Cove, Waynesville
Main Living Area - 401 Tipstill Cove, Waynesville
Main Living Area - 401 Tipstill Cove, Waynesville
Main Living Area - 401 Tipstill Cove, Waynesville
Loft/Office Space - 401 Tipstill Cove, Waynesville
Loft/Office Space - 401 Tipstill Cove, Waynesville
Kitchen - 401 Tipstill Cove, Waynesville
Kitchen with ample Pantry or Laundry Space - 401 Tipstill Cove, Waynesville
Kitchen - 401 Tipstill Cove, Waynesville
Kitchen and Dining Space - 401 Tipstill Cove, Waynesville
Dining Space - 401 Tipstill Cove, Waynesville
Dining Space - 401 Tipstill Cove, Waynesville
Primary Bedroom - 401 Tipstill Cove, Waynesville
Primary Bedroom - 401 Tipstill Cove, Waynesville
Primary En Suite Bathroom - 401 Tipstill Cove, Waynesville
Primary Bedroom Walk-in Closet and Laundry - 401 Tipstill Cove, Waynesville
Secondary Bedroom with Balcony - 401 Tipstill Cove, Waynesville
Secondary Bedroom - 401 Tipstill Cove, Waynesville
Shared Bathroom - 401 Tipstill Cove, Waynesville
Third Bedroom - 401 Tipstill Cove, Waynesville
Third Bedroom - 401 Tipstill Cove, Waynesville
Basement Wood-burning Stove - 401 Tipstill Cove, Waynesville
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Main Level Driveway Access - 401 Tipstill Cove, Waynesville
Covered Porch - 401 Tipstill Cove, Waynesville
Covered Porch - 401 Tipstill Cove, Waynesville
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Koi Pond and Waterfall - 401 Tipstill Cove, Waynesville
Edible Landscaping, Solar Panel and Workshop - 401 Tipstill Cove, Waynesville
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Patio - 401 Tipstill Cove, Waynesville
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$560,000

401 Tipstill Cove
Waynesville, NC 28786
Listed by Jordan Stepansky · Keller Williams Great Smokies
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,611 sqft
Year built
2000

About this home

Complete privacy on nearly 6 acres. The Tip of Tipstill offers great long-range winter views, with ample natural light shining through plenty of windows. With a new post-Helene roof and built-in backup systems, this home lets you take on any storm in comfort and security. Surrounded by nature, the outdoor features include year-round privacy, a small koi pond, a variety of mature perennial crops, and plenty of room to grow up top. Additional solar panels, a storage building with power and water, hiking trails, and room to entertain company or family at various levels let you truly enjoy and make use of the outdoors. Inside, you’ll find high ceilings, wood paneling, a huge master bedroom, and a spacious great room. Even the guest room has its own balcony. Upstairs, a cozy loft and additional storage add to the home’s versatility. Downstairs, this house proudly showcases its utility at the basement level, with two workshop areas, plenty of storage, and a wide one-car garage providing easy access to the exterior on both levels. Side parking directly next to the house adds to the “top of the world” feel, with an additional 2–3 spaces and the convenience of easy single-floor living. Don’t let this gem slip past you—book a showing now! Located just 0.4 miles from pavement at the top of an unassuming mountain cove, the property offers quick highway access, with the Blue Ridge Parkway entrance less than 1.5 miles away. High-speed internet and good cell phone coverage are the icing on the cake. Peace, privacy, and comfort can all be yours at the Tip of Tipstill. And there’s more: you’ll also have deeded access to the top of the hill and a natural spring at the bottom that helped give Tipstill its history and name. There’s more to discover, so come see for yourself and find your future paradise at the Tip of Tipstill.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4355703
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
None
Status
Active
Days on market
181
On market date
April 18, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
1
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
3.44 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
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
4.51 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
9.32 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).

18
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
5.8 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

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

On the market 181 days -- 10 fewer days than Waynesville's current average of 191 days.
For reference, the median list price across 610 active listings in Waynesville right now is $310,000.

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$112,000 down
$448,000 loan
Principal & interest$2,906
Property tax (est.)$467
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 8 days ago.

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