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$349,000

Waynesville, NC 28786
Listed by Molly Messer Schick · RE/MAX Executive
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About this home

Prime Development Opportunity in Waynesville Exceptional opportunity to acquire nearly 6 acres of highly visible and accessible property along the Great Smoky Mountain Expressway, just minutes from downtown Waynesville. Offering breathtaking long-range mountain views in every direction, this unique property combines location, utility, and redevelopment potential in one remarkable package. The property features a large historic apple processing warehouse, an additional garage/shop building, and expansive usable acreage with gently rolling topography that lends itself to a wide variety of commercial, mixed-use, residential, or investment-oriented projects subject to zoning. The land lays exceptionally well, providing flexibility for future development while maximizing the stunning mountain vistas that surround the site. With direct exposure to one of the area’s primary transportation corridors, the property benefits from excellent visibility and convenient access, making it an ideal candidate for businesses seeking a prominent location or developers looking to capitalize on Waynesville’s continued growth. The historic warehouse structure offers substantial square footage and character, presenting an opportunity for restoration, adaptive reuse, storage, barn, event space, artisan production, or other creative redevelopment concepts. While the building requires renovation, its scale and history provide a unique foundation for a visionary project. Infrastructure advantages include an existing well, available public water connection, and natural gas access, adding significant value and development flexibility. Whether you’re seeking a commercial headquarters, residential development site, mixed-use project, mountain retreat, or investment property, this versatile tract offers endless possibilities in one of Western North Carolina’s most desirable locations. Endless possibilities, unmatched views, and a strategic location make this a truly unique Western North Carolina offering.

Property details

MLS #
CAR4389444
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Unimproved Commercial
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Hazelwood Elementary
2.94 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
464
Student:teacher ratio
13.3:1
District
Haywood County Schools
Middle
Waynesville Middle
4 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
8.83 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

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$69,800 down
$279,200 loan
Principal & interest$1,811
Property tax (est.)$291
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.

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