$487,000
About this home
Discover 1924 charm meets modern comfort at 169 East Street. This fully remodeled 3-bedroom cottage in downtown Waynesville is situated just steps from the vibrant energy of historic Main Street. If you’ve been searching for true in-town convenience without the constraints of an HOA, this move-in-ready home delivers. Inside, the home seamlessly blends historic character with completely updated efficiency, boasting a brand-new 2026 HVAC system, all-new electrical, all-new plumbing, and all-new insulation. The custom kitchen serves as the heart of the home, featuring new high-end cabinetry, modern hardware, new appliances, and quartz countertops. Retreat to the primary ensuite, which features a custom tile shower and upgraded bidet, or relax in the main bathroom with its one-of-a-kind 1922 antique clawfoot tub—a detail that perfectly honors the home’s history. Outside, the 0.23-acre lot offers a rare peaceful setting with a cleared yard, mature trees, and creek frontage. Between the durable metal roof, LP Smart siding, and city utilities (water, sewer, and trash), this property offers a worry-free, turnkey lifestyle. Whether you are looking for a full-time residence or a mountain retreat with income-producing rental potential, this cottage is ready for its next chapter. Properties with this combination of location and charm rarely stay on the market—schedule your tour today
Property details
- MLS #
- CAR4394289
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- none
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 21
- On market date
- June 17, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- N/A
Location
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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).
- Enrollment
- 464
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.3:1
- District
- Haywood County Schools
- Enrollment
- 767
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.5:1
- District
- Haywood County Schools
- 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).
Market position
How this listing compares to current activity in Waynesville, from live MLS data.
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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated July 9, 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.