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$175,000

Waynesville, NC 28785
Listed by Matthew Johnson · Keller Williams Great Smokies
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About this home

Discover the perfect canvas for your dream home in the prestigious gated community of Junaluska Highlands. Perched atop a scenic ridgeline, this prime buildable lot offers 180-degree views Lake Junaluska and the rolling peaks of Western North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Nestled in nature yet conveniently located, you’re just 15 minutes from downtown Waynesville and 30 minutes from Asheville, providing easy access to vibrant dining, shopping, and entertainment. For outdoor enthusiasts, the area is a paradise—hike the trails of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, explore the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, or enjoy kayaking and fishing on Lake Junaluska. Seize this rare opportunity to build your custom mountain retreat in a community that blends privacy, exclusivity, and natural beauty. Your Western NC mountain escape awaits! The lot experienced a landslide on the front bank of the property from Hurricane Helene. Owner has reseeded the eroded area.

Property details

MLS #
CAR4230943
Property type
Lot
Subdivision
Junaluska Highlands
Status
Active
Days on market
211
On market date
April 4, 2025
Stories
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Location

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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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary
Junaluska Elementary
2.7 mi away · Grades 0-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
409
Student:teacher ratio
13.6:1
District
Haywood County Schools
Middle
Waynesville Middle
4.32 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
3.08 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).

21
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
7.0 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
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Grocery stores0
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Transit stops0
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Market position

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

On the market 211 days -- 8 more days than Waynesville's current average of 203 days.
For reference, the median list price across 505 active listings in Waynesville right now is $265,000.

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Est. monthly payment
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$35,000 down
$140,000 loan
Principal & interest$908
Property tax (est.)$146
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated November 2, 2025.

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.