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$500,000

Waynesville, NC 28786
Listed by Sarah Corn · Keller Williams Great Smokies
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4
Living area
N/A
Year built
1959

About this home

Tucked beneath a canopy of mature trees and just minutes from charming Downtown Waynesville, this rare private estate offers a potential of 5,800+ square feet of an extraordinary opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind mountain retreat, family compound, or multi-generational living property. The main residence has been taken down to the studs and is ready for a visionary owner to bring new life to every level. Whether you're dreaming of a luxury mountain estate, private homestead, or income-producing property, the possibilities here are truly endless. Positioned above the expansive garage is a nearly completed guest house renovation featuring separate living quarters, kitchen facilities, and private access. The oversized garage is a standout feature, offering exceptional space for RV storage, multiple vehicles, recreational equipment, workshop use, hobbies, or business needs. A circular drive and generous parking areas provide convenience and flexibility for guests and gatherings alike. Enjoy the feeling of being tucked away in your own private woodland setting while remaining only moments from shopping, dining, healthcare, and all the amenities of Downtown Waynesville. Opportunities like this are seldom available—a unique estate property with room to dream, create, and make entirely your own. Buyers are encouraged to verify all improvements and intended use.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
CAR4387007
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
None
Status
Active
Days on market
27
On market date
June 4, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
4
Garage spaces
4
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
Junaluska Elementary
1.29 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
1.27 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
3.59 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).

63
Walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
9.5 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
85 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores5
Parks3
Schools4
Transit stops0
Pharmacies1

Market position

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

On the market 27 days -- 176 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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$100,000 down
$400,000 loan
Principal & interest$2,594
Property tax (est.)$417
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated July 1, 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.