$120,000
About this home
This is a rare opportunity to secure a buildable mountain parcel in the Black Bear Falls area of Whittier and Jackson County. The property offers a strong combination of paved access, buried utilities in the community, and a prepared homesite already cut in. The setting delivers the quiet privacy many buyers seek, along with long-range potential views overlooking some of the most notable peaks in the Great Smoky Mountains. The surrounding ridgelines include Straton Bald, High Top, Evans Knob, Pilot Knob, Whet Knob, Coburn Knob, Andrews Bald, Thomas Ridge, Mount Collins, Mount Noble, Newton Bald, Mount Kephart, and others. The land around this lot is currently is wooded with a gentle to moderate grade that supports a practical build site for a mountain home or cabin. The approach road is paved from the valley floor to the property, which adds ease of access and long-term value. A driveway cut and building pad are already in place, which shortens the timeline for a buyer ready to start planning their build. The location places you near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Oconaluftee entrance, and key destinations throughout Cherokee and Bryson City. Outdoor recreation includes hiking, fishing, whitewater rafting on the Tuckasegee River, wildlife viewing, including elk and black bear, and winter activities at the Cataloochee ski area. Regional attractions such as Harrah's Cherokee Casino, Sequoyah National Golf Club, and the Blue Ridge Parkway are within a convenient drive. This parcel serves as a strong fit for buyers seeking a mountain retreat with access to premier natural and cultural amenities throughout Western North Carolina. The property is ready for a vision and offers a head start on site preparation in a desirable mountain setting.
Property details
- MLS
- Canopy MLS
- MLS #
- CAR4325564
- Property type
- Lot
- Subdivision
- Black Bear Falls
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 5
- On market date
- November 27, 2025
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- N/A
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- N/A
Location
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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.
- Enrollment
- 354
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.6:1
- District
- Jackson County Public Schools
- Enrollment
- 53
- Student:teacher ratio
- 10.6:1
- District
- Catamount School
- Enrollment
- 100
- Student:teacher ratio
- 25.0:1
- District
- Jackson County Public Schools
Walkability
Blended score for Whittier'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).
Market position
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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated December 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.