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$298,000

21027 Wayah Road, Nantahala, NC 28781
Nantahala, NC 28781
Listed by Allison Ralph · Nantahala Real Estate
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Living area
950 sqft
Year built
1943

About this home

Discover this inviting cabin on the serene banks of White Oak Creek in the peaceful community of Topton, NC. The home offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, providing comfortable space for family getaways, couples, or small groups, with a perfect mix of rustic charm and modern conveniences. The property features direct creek frontage with valuable riparian rights, giving you exclusive access to enjoy and use the clear waters right outside your door—ideal for serious fishermen. Trout swim in the creek, stocked from the nearby trout hatchery just a quarter-mile away, creating a true angler's paradise. Cast from your own property (fishing pole conveys with the sale), or head to the renowned trout waters of the nearby Nantahala River and other local streams. This cabin has proven itself as a highly successful short-term rental, as well as a personal mountain retreat for the owners. Inside, you'll find practical updates including central air conditioning, a cozy wood-burning fireplace, WiFi, cable TV, and a fully equipped kitchen for easy, comfortable living. Outside, a spacious deck provides the ideal setting to relax while listening to the gentle flow of the creek. The distinctive rock bathroom shower adds unique character and the location delivers easy access to endless activities: minutes from the Cherokee Casino for entertainment, the Nantahala Outdoor Center for top-tier whitewater rafting and kayaking, Great Smoky Mountains National Park for hiking and wildlife, and the historic Bryson City train (Great Smoky Mountains Railroad) for scenic gorge rides. Nearby you'll also find horseback riding, mountain biking, tubing, and much more. Whether you're looking for a primary home, peaceful weekend escape, or smart investment with established rental performance, this creekfront property delivers! Schedule your appointment to view today.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Hive MLS
MLS #
98525144
Property type
Residential
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
205
On market date
September 11, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
1
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.72 acres
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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
None found nearby
Middle
Andrews Middle
9.97 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
2.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
188
Student:teacher ratio
12.5:1
District
Cherokee County Schools
High
Macon Early College High School
14.62 mi away · Grades 9-13
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.1
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
129
Student:teacher ratio
32.3:1
District
Macon County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Nantahala'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).

14
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
4.5 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

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Est. monthly payment
$1,945/mo
$59,600 down
$238,400 loan
Principal & interest$1,546
Property tax (est.)$248
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Hive MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 11, 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.