Beautiful Views - Waynesville
Mountain View from Living Area - Waynesville
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Porch - Waynesville
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Kitchen - Waynesville
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Dining and Living Area - Waynesville
Main Level Full Bathroom - Waynesville
Laundry in Hall - Waynesville
Office or Bedroom - Waynesville
Office or Bedroom - Waynesville
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Bedroom 2 - Waynesville
Bedroom 3 - Waynesville
Bedroom 3 - Waynesville
Bedroom 3 - Waynesville
Upstairs Full Bath - Waynesville
Storage Underneath - Waynesville
Beautiful Smokey Mountains all around - Waynesville
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Floor Plan - Waynesville
2nd level floor plan - Waynesville
main level floor plan - Waynesville
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$595,000

Waynesville, NC 28786
Listed by Courtney Plemmons · Keller Williams Great Smokies
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,553 sqft
Year built
2016

About this home

Welcome to 1621 Upward Way in Waynesville, NC, a beautifully maintained one owner mountain Craftsman home that captures the true spirit of mountain living. From the moment you arrive, you can feel the peaceful energy of the surrounding landscape and the calm that comes with being tucked into the mountains. Step inside and take a deep breath, this is a place that truly feels like home. Thoughtfully cared for and lightly lived in, this home offers comfort, warmth, and character in every detail. The Craftsman style blends perfectly with its mountain setting, creating a cozy yet refined retreat. Enjoy cool mountain breezes, quiet mornings, and evenings that invite you to slow down and stay awhile. Whether you are looking for a full time residence or a relaxing getaway, this home delivers the perfect balance of comfort and mountain charm. This is more than a home, it is a mountain retreat where you can relax, recharge, and truly feel at peace.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
CAR4385302
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
The Willows
Status
Active
Days on market
1
On market date
June 10, 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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary
Jonathan Valley Elementary
3.74 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
7.38 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
7.96 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 1 days -- 202 fewer 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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$119,000 down
$476,000 loan
Principal & interest$3,087
Property tax (est.)$496
Home insurance (est.)$150

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