Landscape upgrades at entryway - 298 Hedgewood Drive, Tuckasegee
Newly Painted exterior - 298 Hedgewood Drive, Tuckasegee
Front entrance to cottage - 298 Hedgewood Drive, Tuckasegee
View from above shows tall trees surrounding cottage - 298 Hedgewood Drive, Tuckasegee
Twilight is a beautiful time in the mountains - 298 Hedgewood Drive, Tuckasegee
Extensive rock hardscapes - 298 Hedgewood Drive, Tuckasegee
Living area with vaulted ceilings - 298 Hedgewood Drive, Tuckasegee
Living room with woodburning fireplace and gas starter - 298 Hedgewood Drive, Tuckasegee
Dining Room - 298 Hedgewood Drive, Tuckasegee
Open concept dining room and seat at bar - 298 Hedgewood Drive, Tuckasegee
Back screen porch - 298 Hedgewood Drive, Tuckasegee
Eating or game table on porch - 298 Hedgewood Drive, Tuckasegee
Vaulted ceiling on porch - 298 Hedgewood Drive, Tuckasegee
Floor to ceiling rock fireplace - 298 Hedgewood Drive, Tuckasegee
Lush trees surround high above the ground porch for cool breezes - 298 Hedgewood Drive, Tuckasegee
Owners suite - 298 Hedgewood Drive, Tuckasegee
Large suite with 2 closets - 298 Hedgewood Drive, Tuckasegee
Private water closet in Owners suite - 298 Hedgewood Drive, Tuckasegee
Ensuite for owners bedroom - 298 Hedgewood Drive, Tuckasegee
Kitchen opens to living area open concept - 298 Hedgewood Drive, Tuckasegee
Bar and seating - 298 Hedgewood Drive, Tuckasegee
Guest room overlooks the forest - 298 Hedgewood Drive, Tuckasegee
Guest room with queen bed - 298 Hedgewood Drive, Tuckasegee
Tub shower combo for guest - 298 Hedgewood Drive, Tuckasegee
Custom built in bunk beds - 298 Hedgewood Drive, Tuckasegee
Easy access to bunks at top - 298 Hedgewood Drive, Tuckasegee
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$544,000

298 Hedgewood Drive
Tuckasegee, NC 28783
Listed by Victoria Matheny · BLR Realty LLC
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,553 sqft
Year built
2006

About this home

This cottage is a perfect mountain getaway or full time resident. It is is exceptionally well-maintained 3- bedroom, 2-bath cottage in Bear Lake Reserve. Ideally situated near the top of the street and centrally located within the community, this one-level home features an inviting open floor plan Floor to ceiling stone fireplace and open to the dining area and kitchen. The spacious primary suite includes granite-topped dual vanities and a glass walk-in shower, while the split-bedroom layout provides welcome privacy for guests. Two additional bedrooms include a queen room and an upgraded adorable four-person built-in bunk room. Outdoor living on the screened porch, complete with a woodburning fireplace and grill. The perfect place for relaxing after a day full of fun in this resort community. The community features gated cottage to greet owners and guest, small community grocery store, club house with three dining options bar, dining and pool bar. Golf course, tennis and pickleball courts, outdoor gathering parks, pools, hot tub, hiking trails and much more. Recent upgrades: French drains, exterior painted, Railroad ties and stone for easy access to storage below cottage, upgraded landscaping and a fieldstone walkway. The home also boasts an excellent rental history, making it an ideal choice for both personal and rental. Call for rental History. See rental unit at: thebearlakecottage.com

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4393435
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Bear Lake Reserve
Status
Active
Days on market
67
On market date
June 18, 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
Cullowhee Valley School
7.05 mi away · Grades 0-8
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
622
Student:teacher ratio
15.9:1
District
Jackson County Public Schools
Middle
None found nearby
High
Jackson Co Early College
10.71 mi away · Grades 9-13
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.1
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
100
Student:teacher ratio
25.0:1
District
Jackson County Public Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Tuckasegee'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).

15
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
5.0 / 20 -- Least 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 Tuckasegee, from live MLS data.

On the market 67 days -- 66 fewer days than Tuckasegee's current average of 133 days.
For reference, the median list price across 64 active listings in Tuckasegee right now is $382,000.

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$108,800 down
$435,200 loan
Principal & interest$2,823
Property tax (est.)$453
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 24, 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.