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5.17 Wooded Mountain Acres with Potential Mountain Views Near the Great Smoky Mountains

🔥 $109,500

🏔️ 5.17 Mountain Acres in Waynesville, NC | Potential Mountain Views Near the Great Smoky Mountains

Wooded Mountain Land · Potential Scenic Views · Cove Creek Road Access · Near Cataloochee Valley

OWN A PIECE OF THE NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS. This 5.17-acre property along Cove Creek Road offers wooded mountain terrain, elevated surroundings, and potential views of Western North Carolina's scenic ridgelines. Located near Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the property offers an appealing setting for buyers interested in mountain recreation or exploring the possibility of a future getaway.

$109,500 · Cash Purchase Only

Introduction

Located along Cove Creek Road in Haywood County, North Carolina, this 5.17-acre parcel features mature trees, steep mountain terrain, and elevations ranging approximately from 3,560 to 3,900 feet.

One of the property's most appealing features is its scenic mountain setting. The elevated landscape and surrounding ridgelines create potential opportunities for mountain views, depending on the location within the parcel, existing vegetation, and any permitted clearing.

The property is also near the Cataloochee area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, known for elk viewing, hiking, historic sites, and outdoor recreation.

Whether you're looking for wooded mountain acreage, a recreational property, or land where you can investigate the feasibility of a future cabin or custom getaway, this parcel is worth exploring. No buildable homesite has been confirmed.

Property Overview

Address Cove Creek Rd, Waynesville, NC 28785
County Haywood County, North Carolina
Parcel ID 7790-77-2387
Lot Size 5.17 Acres (County Assessor)
Zoning No General County Zoning Reported; Verify Applicable Regulations
Terrain Steep, Wooded Mountain Hillside
Elevation Approx. 3,560–3,900 Feet
Mountain Views Potential Views; Not Guaranteed
Flood Zone / Wetlands None Identified in Preliminary Mapping
Road Access Cove Creek Road (SR 1395); Legal and Practical Access to Be Verified
Road Type Paved / Gravel Along the Route
HOA None Located in Preliminary Research; Buyer to Verify
Utility Easement Reported Across Parcel; Verify Location and Restrictions
Purchase Type Cash Purchase Only
Asking Price $109,500

What Can Be Built? County Approval Required

Haywood County reportedly does not apply general zoning to this unincorporated location. However, that does not mean the property is automatically suitable for residential construction.

Potential Uses to Investigate

  • Custom single-family home or mountain cabin
  • Manufactured or modular home
  • Code-compliant tiny home
  • Recreational and occasional camping use
  • Accessory structures or storage buildings
  • Short-term rental use, if a lawful dwelling and applicable requirements are satisfied

Important Restrictions & Unknowns

  • RV use as a permanent residence is not generally permitted
  • Septic suitability has not been established
  • No engineered building pad has been confirmed
  • Steep slopes may limit or prevent development
  • Utility easement restrictions may affect structure placement and grading
  • Driveway feasibility and required permits have not been confirmed
Buyer Note: These are potential uses to investigate, not confirmed approvals. Buyers should verify their specific plans with Haywood County and qualified septic, engineering, and construction professionals. No representation is made that a home, cabin, tiny home, or other structure can be built.

Property Highlights

Scenic Appeal Elevated Mountain Setting with Potential Ridgeline Views
Acreage 5.17 Wooded Mountain Acres
Surroundings Mature Trees and Natural Mountain Terrain
Recreation Near Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cataloochee Valley
Access Cove Creek Road Frontage Reported
Development Potential Uses Subject to Site Feasibility and Applicable Approvals
5.17 Wooded Mountain Acres. Potential Mountain Views. Near the Great Smoky Mountains.

Utilities

Water Private Well Anticipated; Feasibility Not Verified
Sewer / Septic Septic System Anticipated; No Approved Septic Evaluation Confirmed
Electric Reported at Road; Contact Haywood Electric Membership Corporation (828) 452-2281
Gas Propane May Be an Option; Buyer to Verify
Utility Easement Reportedly Crosses the Parcel; Survey and Easement Review Recommended
Utility Note: Buyers are responsible for confirming service availability, connection costs, well feasibility, septic approval, and the requirements for bringing utilities onto the property.

Location

The property is located in the mountains of Haywood County, near the Cataloochee area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

This location offers access to outdoor recreation and mountain scenery while keeping Western North Carolina destinations such as Maggie Valley, Waynesville, and Asheville within driving distance.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Nearby Cataloochee-Area Access; Exact Entrance Drive to Be Verified
Cataloochee Valley Nearby Elk Viewing, Hiking, and Historic Sites; Route Time to Be Verified
Maggie Valley, NC Approx. 29 Minutes · 15 Miles
Waynesville, NC Approx. 34 Minutes · 17 Miles
Asheville, NC Approx. 46 Minutes · 36.6 Miles
Nearby Major Routes I-40 and US-276 in the Surrounding Region
Travel Note: Times and distances are approximate figures from the property report. Mountain-road conditions, seasonal closures, and the specific destination may affect travel times.

GPS Coordinates

Approximate coordinates provided for reference. These are not a substitute for a professional survey.

Center 35.6265, -83.0481
NE 35.6271, -83.0472
SE 35.6252, -83.0474
SW 35.6260, -83.0488
NW 35.6270, -83.0492

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Purchase Terms

Asking Price: $109,500. Cash purchase only. No seller financing offered.

If you've been searching for wooded mountain acreage with scenic view potential near the Great Smoky Mountains, this Cove Creek Road property deserves a closer look.

Explore the landscape, review the available property information, and determine whether the land fits your plans.

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Disclaimer

*Disclaimer - Buyer must perform their own due diligence that they should do with any land purchase. This land is sold as is and all information provided is to the best of the seller’s knowledge. Seller does not guarantee accuracy of property location on maps or descriptions shown in listing as well as facts describing the property. Buyer to verify all details of property including property location and boundaries and lot lines, as well as feasibility to use property for buyer’s desired purpose. Many of the pictures provided are not personally taken by the seller and some of the presented pictures represent the general area near/around the property. All utilities related to this property are potentially subject to a connection charge or additional expense to bring them to or onto the property.

Furthermore, It is understood and agreed to by the parties involved that selling party, while holding an equitable interest in and to the property, is not presently making, and has not made, any representation to any party that it holds legal title in and to the property. Buyer expressly acknowledges that Seller is marketing and selling its equitable interest through an assignment of a purchase contract, and that closing is contingent upon the successful performance of the underlying purchase agreement between Seller and the original property owner. Seller makes no guarantee that the underlying contract will close, and Buyer assumes all risk associated with the contingent nature of this transaction. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Buyer hereby agrees to waive, release and forever discharge Root Down Land LLC and all its affiliate companies from any claim, be it at law or in equity, that the Buyer, their heirs, transferees, assigns, subrogees, devisees, and agents may allege, arising out of our disclosure(s) of its present interest in and to the property, if any as well as out of any potential and accidental discrepancies in lot lines, pictures, or property location to the actual property.

*Disclaimer - The buyer is responsible for verifying all information with the County as to what can and can’t be done with the property. Buyer will need to work with the County to obtain the proper permits if needed. Buyer will also need to confirm the availability of any utilities needed or serviced on the property. Seller makes no warranties or representations about the Land, its condition, HOA/POA restrictions, covenants, or what can be built on the property.

  • Price: $109,500

  • Address: Cove Creek Rd Waynesville , NC 28785

  • Lot Size: 5.17 Acres

  • Terms: FOR SALE

  • Property Type: Land

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The buyer is responsible for verifying all information with the County as to what can and can’t be done with the property. The buyer will need to work with the County to obtain the proper permits if needed. The buyer will also need to confirm the availability of any utilities needed or serviced on the property. The seller makes no warranties or representations about the land, its condition, or what can be built on the property.

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