$1,790,000
About this home
A Legacy in the Plott Balsams | 156± Acres | Haywood County, NC. Explore a rare mountain sanctuary where the fresh headwaters of Drift Branch gather into cascading waterfalls nestled along the southern slope of the Plott Balsam Range. This extraordinary 156± acre tract is comprised of the upper reaches of an old farm forgotten to time and rises high above 5,000 feet in elevation, offering exceptional privacy, dramatic views, and the feeling of a world all your own. Remnants of an old farmhouse and barn evoke a simpler time -- but access to power lines and easily clearable former build sites will save you time in the long run! Natural ridges and knolls offer more potential homesites which would feature sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Parkway and Pisgah National Forest. Explore miles of existing forestry roads winding through lust forest, a series of secluded waterfalls, the remnants of an old mica mine and soaring ridge lines. Bordered by Haywood Community College's Teaching Forest to the west and conserved land by the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy within the Villages of Plott Creek to the north, ensuring wild surroundings and creating an exceptional opportunity for conservation-minded buyers to add to the network of over 8,000+ acres already protected on the Plott Balsam Range! Envision a legacy homestead with plenty of room for friends and family complemented by an extensive private trail network, thoughtfully placed auxiliary cabins and campsites, mountain overlooks, and peaceful waterfall retreats. Whether your vision is a family mountain sanctuary, a 4x4 recreational paradise, or a lasting conservation legacy, this remarkable property offers the canvas on which to create it. Currently enrolled in Haywood County’s Present-Use Value program offering massive deferred tax incentives which can be transferred to qualifying buyers. No drive-bys please. Listing agent/s must accompany on all showings which feature 4x4 off-road vehicles and light to moderate hiking if desired! Listing agents are also available to connect new owners with forestry professionals, conservation organizations, and experienced builders to explore options and help bring your mountain vision to life!
Property details
- MLS
- Canopy MLS
- MLS #
- CAR4434526
- Property type
- Acreage
- Subdivision
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- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- N/A
- On market date
- October 19, 2026
- Stories
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- Total bathrooms
- N/A
- Garage spaces
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- Parking spaces
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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.
- 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).
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