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$385,000

1837 E Alarka Road
Bryson City, NC 28713
Listed by Preston Mayfield · Keller Williams Professionals
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,531 sqft
Year built
1987

About this home

Discover the ultimate Western North Carolina lifestyle with this exceptional mountain cabin, privately situated on 4.8 pristine acres with the rare convenience of easy, year-round paved access. Inside, the heart of the home features a bright, open-concept floor plan where rich hardwood floors and a cozy wood-burning stove anchor the inviting living room. The spacious kitchen, complete with premium granite countertops, flows effortlessly into the dining area to create a natural gathering hub after a day of outdoor adventure. Designed for main-level living, the first floor hosts a highly functional bedroom alongside a beautifully appointed bathroom featuring a custom walk-in river rock and tile shower. Upstairs, the charming loft bedroom opens to its own private balcony—perfect for morning coffee—and is accompanied by a versatile bonus room and a second full bathroom boasting a classic clawfoot soaking tub beneath a bright overhead skylight. The fully finished lower level significantly expands your living space, offering a large family and recreation room warmed by a gas stove, plus a separate storage room and a convenient attached carport. The exterior of the home is a true outdoor sanctuary. A portion of a rushing creek flows down below on the acreage, allowing you to sit on the expansive covered porch and enjoy the soothing, crisp sounds of the water echoing up the hillside. For a closer experience, head down to the dedicated fire pit area to relax right by the stream. The property already showcases beautiful mountain views, which can be further cleared and expanded to match your personal vision. Strategically located for outdoor enthusiasts and vacation renters alike, the cabin sits just minutes from the charm of downtown Bryson City and the emerald waters of Fontana Lake. You are perfectly positioned to enjoy world-class mountain biking at Tsali Recreation Area, as well as high-adventure rafting and fishing on the Nantahala, Tuckaseegee, and Little Tennessee Rivers. With quick proximity to entertainment in Cherokee, scenic drives on the Blue Ridge Parkway, and a day trip into Asheville, you are truly surrounded by endless exploration. Offering the perfect blend of secluded privacy, ambient waterfront sounds, and immediate access to every major mountain attraction, this cabin represents an incredible opportunity as a high-yield vacation rental or your own premier personal retreat.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4353051
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
none
Status
Active
Days on market
176
On market date
April 9, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
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
Swain County West Elementary
2.3 mi away · Grades 0-5
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
411
Student:teacher ratio
12.8:1
District
Swain County Schools
Middle
Swain County Middle School
2.41 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
472
Student:teacher ratio
16.3:1
District
Swain County Schools
High
Swain County High School
4.1 mi away · Grades 9-12
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
557
Student:teacher ratio
14.3:1
District
Swain County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Bryson City'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).

16
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
5.3 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

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$77,000 down
$308,000 loan
Principal & interest$1,998
Property tax (est.)$321
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 15 days ago.

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