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$598,000

55 Observation Point Road
Bryson City, NC 28713
Listed by Ginny Mosteller · Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Heritage
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Living area
3,200 sqft
Year built
1988

About this home

Unique opportunity to own a fully furnished income-producing duplex in a desirable Smoky Mountains location. Located directly beside #57, this separate property offers the same functional layout with two private rental units, one upstairs and one downstairs. Each unit features 2 full bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, a full kitchen, living area, and covered porch space for enjoying the surrounding mountain setting. Designed for comfort, flexibility, and rental potential, #55 offers a total of 4 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, 2 kitchens, and two independent living spaces within one separate house. The layout is well suited for vacation rentals, group getaways, extended stays, or buyers who want to use one unit while generating income from the other. Each level gives guests the privacy and convenience of a separate rental, along with comfortable indoor living areas and covered outdoor space for relaxing after a day in the mountains. The covered porches provide additional space to enjoy the peaceful surroundings and fresh mountain air. Located within Nantahala Village Resort, owners and guests can enjoy amenities including an outdoor pool, basketball and tennis courts, game room, gym, horseback riding, and nearby hiking trails within Nantahala National Forest. This 4-bedroom duplex in the Smoky Mountains is conveniently located near popular Western North Carolina destinations including Nantahala Outdoor Center (5 min), Fontana Lake (5 min), Great Smoky Mountains Railroad (15 min), Cherokee, and Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort (25 min). Whether you're searching for a mountain investment property, vacation rental opportunity, or personal getaway with rental income potential, #55 offers two separate living spaces in its own house, directly beside #57 and close to recreation, attractions, and mountain adventure.

Highlights

Private poolFireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4422662
Property type
Duplex
Subdivision
Village Preserve at Nantahala Village
Status
Active
Days on market
16
On market date
September 8, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
4
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
Swain County West Elementary
4.38 mi away · Grades 0-5
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
411
Student:teacher ratio
12.8:1
District
Swain County Schools
Middle
Swain County Middle School
7.58 mi away · Grades 6-8
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
472
Student:teacher ratio
16.3:1
District
Swain County Schools
High
Swain County High School
8.38 mi away · Grades 9-12
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
557
Student:teacher ratio
14.3:1
District
Swain County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Bryson City'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).

25
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
4.7 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
28 / 100
Restaurants & cafes3
Grocery stores1
Parks3
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

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

On the market 16 days -- 150 fewer days than Bryson City's current average of 166 days.
For reference, the median list price across 117 active listings in Bryson City right now is $340,000.

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Est. monthly payment
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$119,600 down
$478,400 loan
Principal & interest$3,103
Property tax (est.)$498
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 27 days ago.

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.