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  • Price cut: $10K (6/24)
    $340,000

    1012 Alarka Highlands, Bryson City, NC 28713

    1beds
    826sqft
    : 
    $2,031/mo
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    Residential, Cabin, Current Rental
    Built in 2008
    2.43 Acres Lot
    $322,600 Zestimate®
    $412/sqft
    $83/mo HOA

    What's special

    Fireplace for gatheringsBright open studio-style layoutRare mountain settingSpacious deck
    Tucked away on 2.43 private acres in the Alarka Highlands community, the ALARKA HIGHLANDS BUNGALOW offers a rare mountain setting with the soothing sounds of a rushing creek & a private path leading to your OWN SECLUDED WATERFALL. The spacious deck is the perfect place to relax with a fireplace for gatherings & a perfectly placed hot tub for a spa-like escape beneath the trees. A nearby firepit is just off the deck for cozy evenings under the stars. The home features a bright open studio-style layout where the kitchen, living area & sleeping space flow together in one inviting room. Large picture windows fill the space with natural light & frame the surrounding woods, while a stone fireplace anchors the living area with warmth & rustic charm. Alarka Highlands offers a community pavilion & tennis courts for owners to enjoy. Offered fully furnished & turnkey & already set up as a STR. It's about 25 miles from the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains Nat'l Park & the charming shops and eateries of Bryson City. This is the first home inside of the community with a paved road to the door. Alarka Highlands Bungalow is the affordable Smoky Mountain investment you've been waiting for.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Diane Jones,

    Real Broker, LLC,

    Carly Evans,

    Real Broker, LLC

    Source: Carolina Smokies MLS,MLS#: 26046598

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 1
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: First
      Heating
      • Electric, Propane, Heat Pump
      Cooling
      • Heat Pump
      Appliances
      • Included: Microwave, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater
      Features
      • Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Main Level Living, Primary on Main Level, Open Floorplan
      • Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
      • Doors: Doors-Storm All
      • Windows: Windows-Storm All, Window Treatments
      • Attic: Storage Only
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Gas Log
      • Furnished: Yes
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 826
      • Total interior livable area: 826 sqft
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      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: No Garage
      Features
      • Patio & porch: Deck
      • Exterior features: Rustic Appearance, Other
      • Has spa: Yes
      • Spa features: Hot Tub/Spa
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Short Range View
      • Waterfront features: Stream/Creek
      Lot
      • Size: 2.43 Acres
      • Features: Elevation over 3000, Level Yard, Open Lot, Private
      • Residential vegetation: Partially Wooded
      Details
      • Parcel number: 669100179401

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Cabin,Custom
      • Property subtype: Residential, Cabin, Current Rental
      Materials
      • Wood Siding
      • Foundation: Slab
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • Year built: 2008

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Water: Shared Well

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Alarka Highlands
      HOA
      • HOA fee: $1,000 annually
      Location
      • Region: Bryson City

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $412/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $204,140
      • Annual tax amount: $1,130
      • Date on market: 3/14/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
      • Road surface type: Paved

        Estimated market value

        $322,600

        $306,000 - $339,000

        $1,393/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/24/2026Price change$340,000-2.9%$412/sqft
        Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26046598 Report a problem
        3/14/2026Listed for sale$350,000+0%$424/sqft
        Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26046598 Report a problem
        11/1/2025Listing removed$349,900$424/sqft
        Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26041196 Report a problem
        8/9/2025Price change$349,900-2.8%$424/sqft
        Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26041196 Report a problem
        6/10/2025Listed for sale$360,000+73.1%$436/sqft
        Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26041196 Report a problem
        2/15/2021Sold$208,000+1.5%$252/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        1/4/2021Contingent$204,900$248/sqft
        Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26018020 Report a problem
        1/4/2021Pending sale$204,900$248/sqft
        Source: Carolina Smokies Association of Realtors & MLS #26018020 Report a problem
        12/21/2020Listed for sale$204,900$248/sqft
        Source: Carolina Smokies Association of Realtors & MLS #26018020 Report a problem
        12/13/2020Pending sale$204,900$248/sqft
        Source: Carolina Smokies Association of Realtors & MLS #26018020 Report a problem
        12/13/2020Listed for sale$204,900$248/sqft
        Source: Carolina Smokies Association of Realtors & MLS #26018020 Report a problem
        12/13/2020Pending sale$204,900$248/sqft
        Source: Carolina Smokies Association of Realtors & MLS #26018020 Report a problem
        12/9/2020Listed for sale$204,900+25.7%$248/sqft
        Source: Carolina Smokies Association of Realtors & MLS #26018020 Report a problem
        1/18/2019Sold$163,000$197/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$1,130 +0.3%$204,140
        2024$1,126 +14.3%$204,140
        2023$985 +34%$204,140
        2022$735 -25.4%$204,140
        2021$985 +24.6%$204,140 +2.7%
        2020$791 $198,800
        2019-- $198,800 -6.4%
        2018-- $212,310
        2017-- $212,310
        2016-- $212,310 +3%
        2015-- $206,040
        2014-- $206,040
        2013-- $206,040 +269.9%
        2012-- $55,700
        2011-- $55,700
        2010-- $55,700
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 28713

        Getting around

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: West Swain
        • Middle: Swain County
        • High: Swain County

        Source: Carolina Smokies MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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