Beautifully renovated mountain retreat on 1.63 private acres. - 453 Friendly Acres Drive, Waynesville
Vaulted great room opens to a covered deck with mountain views. - 453 Friendly Acres Drive, Waynesville
Sliding glass doors to deck, beamed cathedral ceilings - 453 Friendly Acres Drive, Waynesville
Breaktaking views on all sides of the covered deack - 453 Friendly Acres Drive, Waynesville
Single Family Residence at 453 Friendly Acres Drive, Waynesville, photo 5 of 35
Completely renovated kitchen with custom cabinetry and new appliances. - 453 Friendly Acres Drive, Waynesville
New gas fireplace and striking architectural details. - 453 Friendly Acres Drive, Waynesville
Updated kitchen with generous counter space and modern finishes. - 453 Friendly Acres Drive, Waynesville
Custom cabinets provide both style and abundant storage. - 453 Friendly Acres Drive, Waynesville
Open dining and living with built in custom cabinets - 453 Friendly Acres Drive, Waynesville
Spacious main level primary suite with fresh paint and new flooring, new lighting - 453 Friendly Acres Drive, Waynesville
Main level primary bedroom sliding door for fresh mountain air - 453 Friendly Acres Drive, Waynesville
Fully renovated primary bath featuring heated floors for added comfort. - 453 Friendly Acres Drive, Waynesville
New room shower w/ dual shower heads - 453 Friendly Acres Drive, Waynesville
Main Level Half Bath - 453 Friendly Acres Drive, Waynesville
Main-level laundry room with washer and dryer included. - 453 Friendly Acres Drive, Waynesville
Washer and dryer convey - 453 Friendly Acres Drive, Waynesville
Downstairs/Basement 2nd Bedroom w/ new flooring, lighting, windows - 453 Friendly Acres Drive, Waynesville
Downstairs/Basement 2nd Bedroom w/new flooring, lighting, windows - 453 Friendly Acres Drive, Waynesville
The 2nd full bath offers spa-inspired finishes and thoughtful upgrades throughout. - 453 Friendly Acres Drive, Waynesville
Downstairs/Basement 3rd Bedroom w/new flooring, lighting - 453 Friendly Acres Drive, Waynesville
Beautifully renovated 3rd bath with modern fixtures and finishes. - 453 Friendly Acres Drive, Waynesville
Second laundry room with washer and dryer included for added convenience. - 453 Friendly Acres Drive, Waynesville
Downstairs hallway with new flooring, lighting and doors - 453 Friendly Acres Drive, Waynesville
Spacious two-car garage with room for storage and mountain gear. - 453 Friendly Acres Drive, Waynesville
Spacious 2-car garage - 453 Friendly Acres Drive, Waynesville
Spacious covered deck—perfect for year-round outdoor living and entertaining. - 453 Friendly Acres Drive, Waynesville
Thoughtfully updated exterior a new deck ceiling. - 453 Friendly Acres Drive, Waynesville
Stone-based accessory structure offering convenient outdoor storage, blending seamlessly with the natural wooded setting. - 453 Friendly Acres Drive, Waynesville
Long concrete driveway provides ample parking and easy access to the two-car garage. Stone foundation details and updated exterior finishes highlight the home’s complete renovation. - 453 Friendly Acres Drive, Waynesville
Beautifully renovated mountain retreat on 1.63 private acres. - 453 Friendly Acres Drive, Waynesville
Fresh exterior paint and updated finishes throughout. - 453 Friendly Acres Drive, Waynesville
Just minutes from charming downtown Waynesville shops and dining. - 453 Friendly Acres Drive, Waynesville
Enjoy easy access to the Blue Ridge Parkway and Lake Junaluska—outdoor adventure close to home. - 453 Friendly Acres Drive, Waynesville
Privacy and a true mountain retreat feel. - 453 Friendly Acres Drive, Waynesville
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$775,000

453 Friendly Acres Drive
Waynesville, NC 28786
Listed by Tracy Dowling · Homecoin.com
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3.5
Living area
2,316 sqft
Year built
1980

About this home

Completely renovated and move-in ready, this exceptional Friendly Acres home offers refined mountain living with high-end upgrades throughout. Designed for both comfort and style, the open floor plan is highlighted by wood-beamed ceilings and a striking new gas fireplace that anchors the main living space. The fully reimagined kitchen features custom cabinetry, updated lighting, and all-new appliances, while beautifully renovated bathrooms—including a primary suite with heated floors—provide a spa-like retreat. Fresh interior and exterior paint, new flooring, new windows, new PEX plumbing, updated recessed lighting and fixtures, and new ceiling fans reflect the quality and care poured into every detail. This one-level home with a full basement offers flexibility and space, along with the rare convenience of two laundry rooms—one on the main level and one in the basement—with washers and dryers included. A two-car garage provides ample storage, and outdoor living is just as impressive with a covered deck, covered patio, and new deck ceiling—perfect for enjoying the peaceful mountain setting year-round. Located just minutes from downtown Waynesville, Friendly Acres offers the ideal blend of privacy and accessibility. Enjoy easy access to local dining, shopping, and year-round events, along with nearby hiking trails, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and Lake Junaluska. This is mountain living at its finest—thoughtfully updated, beautifully finished, and ready to enjoy.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4351574
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Friendly Acres
Status
Active
Days on market
222
On market date
March 2, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3.5
Garage spaces
2
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
1.63 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
2.38 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
6.82 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 222 days -- 30 more days than Waynesville's current average of 192 days.
For reference, the median list price across 606 active listings in Waynesville right now is $309,950.

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$155,000 down
$620,000 loan
Principal & interest$4,021
Property tax (est.)$646
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 16 days ago.

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