Looking for a cozy mountain cottage? This 2 BR, 1 Bath home has tons of charm. With an open floor plan, oversized primary bedroom, sunroom off the living room, this home comes partially furnished and is move-in ready. Outside, you will find a beautiful deck, and lots of open, private space that includes a second deck and fire pit. 2 car detached garage for tons of storage, a great workshop, artists studio, or convert it into a second living space for some passive income! You will love the location, minutes to the highway and close to the Cherokee casino, Great Smoky Mountain National Park, outdoor activities on the Nantahala, Tuckaseegee, Fontana Lake, and close to Sylva, too! This property could also easily have a "picture frame" year round mountain view cut out at the far end of the yard. Come check it out for yourself!
Sold for $275,000
$275,000
161 Locust Tree Ln, Whittier, NC 28789
2beds
1,004sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1978
0.75 Acres Lot
$294,500 Zestimate®
$274/sqft
$1,612 Estimated rent
Home value
$294,500
$277,000 - $312,000
$1,612/mo
Zestimate® history
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Great workshopBeautiful deckPrivate spaceOpen floor planSecond deckMinutes to the highwayClose to sylva
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Heat pump
Cooling
- None
Features
- Large Master Bedroom, Open Floor Plan, Main Level Living, Workshop, Sunroom
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Finished
- Attic: Access Only
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,004 sqft
Property
Features
- Exterior features: Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.75 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 760403030464
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Wood
- Foundation: Footing
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1978
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Whittier
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $274/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $95,100
- Annual tax amount: $505
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/12/2024 | Sold | $275,000+18.5%$274/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/1/2022 | Sold | $232,000-2.1%$231/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26026973 Report a problem | ||
| 7/26/2022 | Contingent | $237,000$236/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26026973 Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2022 | Listed for sale | $237,000$236/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26024550 Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2022 | Contingent | $237,000$236/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26024550 Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2022 | Pending sale | $237,000$236/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26024550 Report a problem | ||
| 3/10/2022 | Listed for sale | $237,000+63.4%$236/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26024550 Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2006 | Sold | $145,000$144/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #25905564 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $505 | $95,100 |
| 2024 | $505 +8% | $95,100 -2.8% |
| 2023 | $467 +32.6% | $97,870 |
| 2022 | $352 -24.6% | $97,870 |
| 2021 | $467 +33.1% | $97,870 +27.6% |
| 2020 | $351 | $76,720 |
| 2019 | -- | $76,720 |
| 2018 | -- | $76,720 |
| 2017 | -- | $76,720 |
| 2016 | -- | $76,720 |
| 2015 | -- | $76,720 |
| 2014 | -- | $76,720 |
| 2013 | -- | $76,720 -10.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $86,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $86,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $86,000 |
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Neighborhood: 28789
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Swain County East ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 1.6 mi
- NACherokee Extension High SchoolGrades: K-12Distance: 4.7 mi
- 4/10Swain County Middle SchoolGrades: PK,6-8Distance: 4.8 mi
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- North Carolina
- Swain County
- Whittier
- 28789
- 161 Locust Tree Ln