First time on the market in over 60 years, 15 Cracker Jack Lane, a cherished family homestead brimming with history and mountain charm. The heart of the property is an original hand-hewn log home circa 1850s, beautifully preserved and thoughtfully updated. Inside, you'll find a warm and inviting kitchen and living area, blending rustic character with modern comfort. Two en suite bedrooms, added in the 1960s and connected by a traditional “dog trot” breezeway, create the perfect blend of old and new. A detached two-car garage features a workbench, storage space, and a heated laundry room. Latest improvements include a new well, new septic system, French drain, and mini-split systems. Nestled on 1.95 acres of unrestricted land, bordered by U.S. Forest Service land and serenaded by the soothing sounds of the Middle Fork of Barkers Creek along its lower boundary, this special property captures the timeless spirit of mountain living—peaceful, private, and rich with history.
Under contract
Price cut: $10K (6/1)
$339,000
15 Crackerjack Ln, Whittier, NC 28789
2beds
1,076sqft
Residential
Built in 1850
1.95 Acres Lot
$319,700 Zestimate®
$315/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Modern comfortOriginal hand-hewn log homeDetached two-car garageEn suite bedroomsRustic characterWarm and inviting kitchenHeated laundry room
- 293 days |
- 586 |
- 38 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Elizabeth L. Rogers,
The Redbird Realty Company
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS,MLS#: 26042273
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Electric, Wood, Propane, Mini-Split
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas/Propane Water Heater
- Laundry: First Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Ceramic Tile Bath, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining Room, Main Level Living, Primary w/Ensuite, Primary on Main Level, Workshop
- Flooring: Carpet Over Hardwood, Hardwood
- Doors: Other Doors (See Remarks)
- Windows: Other Windows (See Remarks), Window Treatments
- Basement: None,Crawl Space
- Attic: Access Only
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Stone, Other
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,076
- Total interior livable area: 1,076 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage-Double Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Rustic Appearance
- Waterfront features: Stream/Creek
Lot
- Size: 1.95 Acres
- Features: Adjoins USFS, Allow RVs, Level Yard, Private, Unrestricted, Wooded
- Residential vegetation: Partially Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding/Workshop, Storage Building/Shed, Detached Additional Living Space
- Parcel number: 7611304873
- Other equipment: Dehumidifier
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Log
- Property subtype: Residential
Materials
- Log, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1850
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cell Service Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Whittier
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $315/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $202,171
- Annual tax amount: $626
- Date on market: 9/28/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
$319,700
$304,000 - $336,000
$1,976/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/11/2026 | Contingent | $339,000$315/sqft |
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| 6/1/2026 | Price change | $339,000-2.9%$315/sqft |
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| 4/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $349,000$324/sqft |
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| 4/13/2026 | Contingent | $349,000$324/sqft |
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| 3/20/2026 | Price change | $349,000-1.7%$324/sqft |
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| 1/20/2026 | Price change | $355,000-1.4%$330/sqft |
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| 10/30/2025 | Price change | $360,000-4%$335/sqft |
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| 9/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $375,000$349/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $752 +6.4% | $202,171 +32.2% |
| 2024 | $706 | $152,980 |
| 2023 | $706 | $152,980 |
| 2022 | $706 +9% | $152,980 |
| 2021 | $648 -2.2% | $152,980 +0.6% |
| 2020 | $662 | $152,140 |
| 2019 | $662 | $152,140 |
| 2018 | $662 | $152,140 |
| 2017 | $662 +2.4% | $152,140 |
| 2015 | $647 -10.6% | $152,140 -33.4% |
| 2011 | $724 | $228,470 |
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GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Smokey Mountain ElementaryGrades: PK-8Distance: 5.3 mi
- 9/10Jackson County Early CollegeGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.2 mi
- 6/10Smoky Mountain HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.6 mi
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