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    1602 Forest Run Rd, Whittier, NC 28789

    3beds
    3,025sqft
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    $5,088/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2000
    8.64 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $289/sqft
    $67/mo HOA

    What's special

    Exceptional craftsmanshipCustom-crafted central staircaseAttached carportHickory cabinetry
    Experience mountain living at its finest in this beautifully handcrafted timber frame home showcasing authentic mortise and tenon joinery and exceptional craftsmanship. Rooms are finished with tongue and groove pine and solid wood paneling on walls and ceiling throughout with 16 different wood species represented providing warm and comforting living spaces. With efficiency in mind, the home features a Voyager gas fired water heater that supplies the home’s hot water while concurrently, providing the radiant floor heat on the main and upper levels, structural insulated wall and roof panels, and 8 inch poured insulated concrete foundation walls. The quality of this home can also be found in some of the details: all closets are cedarlined, central vacuum system on all levels, hickory cabinetry, custom-crafted central staircase, whole house on demand generator for year-round peace of mind, and Brazilian Ipe hardwood decking. The walkout finished lower level offers a second living area, including full kitchen, bath, laundry/storage room and children’s play space with loft bed. Outdoor features include an expansive, wraparound deck to take in the long range mountain views from an elevation of over 3000 feet, detached workshop with 60 amp service and wood-burning stove, detached storage shed for lawn and garden equipment, attached carport, and even a children’s treehouse. Nestled in a serene, park-like setting, this remarkable property offers both privacy and convenience. Located just 20 minutes from the charming villages of Dillsboro and Sylva, and only 25 minutes from Cherokee, Bryson City, and the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, it provides easy access to dining, shopping, outdoor recreation, and some of Western North Carolina's most sought-after destinations. A rare combination of timeless craftsmanship, modern efficiency, and breathtaking mountain scenery.
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    Listed by:

    Robert Starrs robin@wcproperties.com,

    Western Carolina Properties, Inc.

    Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4396526MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 4
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Upper
      Bedroom s
      • Level: Basement
      Bedroom s
      • Level: Upper
      Bathroom full
      • Level: Basement
      Bathroom full
      • Level: Upper
      Bathroom full
      • Level: Upper
      Bathroom half
      • Level: Main
      Breakfast
      • Level: Main
      Dining room
      • Level: Main
      Great room
      • Level: Main
      Kitchen
      • Level: Basement
      Kitchen
      • Level: Main
      Laundry
      • Level: Basement
      Loft
      • Level: Upper
      Recreation room
      • Level: Basement
      Utility room
      • Level: Basement
      Heating
      • Ductless, Propane, Radiant Floor
      Cooling
      • Ductless
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Exhaust Hood, Gas Range, Propane Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
      • Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Basement, In Hall, Utility Room, Multiple Locations, Third Level, Washer Hookup
      Features
      • Pantry, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry
      • Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
      • Doors: French Doors, Insulated Door(s), Pocket Doors
      • Windows: Insulated Windows
      • Basement: Apartment,Exterior Entry,Finished,Interior Entry,Walk-Out Access,Walk-Up Access
      • Fireplace features: Gas Vented
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,031
      • Total interior livable area: 3,025 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 2,031
      • Finished area below ground: 994

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Attached Carport, Driveway
      • Carport spaces: 2
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: Two or More Access Exits, Bath Grab Bars, Bath Raised Toilet, Bath Scald Control Faucet
      Features
      • Levels: Three Or More
      • Stories: 3
      • Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Porch, Rear Porch, Screened, Wrap Around
      Lot
      • Size: 8.64 Acres
      • Features: Hilly, Private, Steep Slope, Wooded, Views
      Living quarters
      • Secondary features: Interior Connected,Separate Entrance,Separate Kitchen Facilities,Separate Living Quarters,Other - See Remarks
      Details
      • Additional structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s), Workshop
      • Parcel number: 7621016467
      • Zoning: None
      • Special conditions: Standard
      • Other equipment: Generator, Generator Hookup

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Cabin,Cottage,Post and Beam,Rustic
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Fiber Cement, Stone
      • Roof: Composition,Metal
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 2000

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Installed
      • Water: Well
      • Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Fiber Optics, Propane, Satellite Internet Available, Wired Internet Available

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Forest Run
      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      • HOA fee: $800 annually
      Location
      • Region: Whittier
      • Elevation: 3000 Feet

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $289/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $746,725
      • Annual tax amount: $2,440
      • Date on market: 7/22/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 12 days
      • Listing terms: Conventional
      • Electric utility on property: Yes
      • Road surface type: Concrete, Gravel

        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/13/2026Listed for sale$875,000+2816.7%$289/sqft
        Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26047558 Report a problem
        6/17/1999Sold$30,000$10/sqft
        Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$2,440 +30.1%$746,725 +62.2%
        2024$1,875 $460,450
        2023$1,875 $460,450
        2022$1,875 +6.8%$460,450
        2021$1,755 +9.9%$460,450 +15.7%
        2020$1,596 $398,020
        2019$1,596 $398,020
        2018$1,596 $398,020
        2017$1,596 +2.6%$398,020
        2015$1,557 +1.1%$398,020 -23.5%
        2011$1,540 $520,070
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