Single Family Residence at 770 Shelton Cove Road, Waynesville
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bedroom main level - 770 Shelton Cove Road, Waynesville
full bathroom main level - 770 Shelton Cove Road, Waynesville
bedroom main level - 770 Shelton Cove Road, Waynesville
full bathroom main level - 770 Shelton Cove Road, Waynesville
loft - 770 Shelton Cove Road, Waynesville
1st spare room on second level - 770 Shelton Cove Road, Waynesville
2nd spare room on second level - 770 Shelton Cove Road, Waynesville
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lower level bedroom - 770 Shelton Cove Road, Waynesville
lower level bedroom - 770 Shelton Cove Road, Waynesville
lower level rec room - 770 Shelton Cove Road, Waynesville
lower level full bathroom - 770 Shelton Cove Road, Waynesville
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Gym or storage space (heated) - 770 Shelton Cove Road, Waynesville
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$575,000

770 Shelton Cove Road
Waynesville, NC 28785
Listed by Mary Irvin · Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Living area
4,157 sqft
Year built
1987

About this home

Welcome to your mountain retreat! Back on the market with a significant price improvement to align with today's market, this distinctive five-bedroom, three-bath log cabin offers the perfect blend of rustic mountain charm, thoughtful updates and everyday convenience. Featuring a newly upgraded five-bedroom septic system permit, this unique home offers a flexible floor plan ideal for a primary residence, vacation getaway or investment property. Enjoy beautiful mountain views from the expansive wraparound deck while remaining just minutes from shopping, dining and local attractions. Since purchasing the home, the owners have invested extensively in both maintenance and improvements, providing peace of mind for the next owner. Updates include new plumbing for the main-level bathrooms and laundry room, refinished flooring throughout with stripped and stained hardwoods on the main level and newly stained upper-level floors, replacement of all interior trim. The exterior has also been meticulously maintained with professional power washing, caulking and staining using a natural oil-based finish, preserving the beauty and integrity of the log home. Combining timeless cabin character with extensive recent improvements, this move-in-ready mountain retreat offers an exceptional opportunity to enjoy mountain living without sacrificing comfort or convenience.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4409581
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
None
Status
Active
Days on market
51
On market date
July 31, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3
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
Jonathan Valley Elementary
1.81 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
397
Student:teacher ratio
14.2:1
District
Haywood County Schools
Middle
Waynesville Middle
5.5 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
6.95 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).

19
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
6.2 / 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 51 days -- 143 fewer days than Waynesville's current average of 194 days.
For reference, the median list price across 606 active listings in Waynesville right now is $309,950.

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$115,000 down
$460,000 loan
Principal & interest$2,984
Property tax (est.)$479
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 20, 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.