Residential at 167 Wild Orchid Trail, Bryson City, NC 28713, Bryson City
Insulated/Heated Bonus Room Above the Garage - 167 Wild Orchid Trail, Bryson City, NC 28713, Bryson City
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$1,425,000

167 Wild Orchid Trail, Bryson City, NC 28713
Bryson City, NC 28713
Listed by Christina Lohmann · Keller Williams - Great Smokies of Hayesville
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3.5
Living area
3,270 sqft
Year built
2003

About this home

Perched in the sought-after community of Fontana Lake Estates in Bryson City, this beautifully updated lake-view home blends mountain charm with modern comfort. Designed to capture sweeping views of Fontana Lake and the surrounding Smoky Mountains, the property offers both serenity and convenience in one exceptional package. Extensively upgraded, the home features a new 25-year roof on both the house and garage, complete with a 10-year transferable labor warranty. Inside, you'll find fresh interior paint throughout, enhanced by new LED lighting, luxury vinyl flooring on the lower level, and a stunning rhododendron railing that adds authentic mountain character to the living room. The kitchen has been thoughtfully modernized with a new granite countertop, updated sink with Moen faucet, and a new KitchenAid dishwasher. Relaxation comes easy with a new Fyre gas log set, a four-seat Master Spa hot tub, and Trex decking on both levels—perfect for enjoying the incredible lake views year-round. Comfort and efficiency are top priorities with a new 100,000 BTU Trane two-speed furnace paired with a Wi-Fi-enabled thermostat, as well as a new pressure tank and switch for the water system. Accessibility is enhanced by a newly installed two-passenger Stultz elevator. Additional highlights include a fully insulated and drywalled garage, a heated and finished bonus room above, a custom bar with bar back hutch in the lower level, a motorized skylight shade in the guest bath, and a transferable Starlink internet system for reliable connectivity. This turnkey mountain retreat offers the perfect blend of luxury, practicality, and breathtaking natural beauty—ready for you to enjoy from day one.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Hive MLS
MLS #
98544196
Property type
Residential
Subdivision
Fontana Lake Estates
Status
Active
Days on market
157
On market date
May 13, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3.5
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
1.33 acres
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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
3.01 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
5.8 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
6.34 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).

17
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
5.7 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

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$8,732/mo
$285,000 down
$1,140,000 loan
Principal & interest$7,394
Property tax (est.)$1,188
Home insurance (est.)$150

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