Rustic Mountain Cabin on 1.64 Acres | Whittier, NC | 3BR | 1.5 Bath. Located in Jackson Country.
- Jackson County boasts one of the lowest effective tax rates in North Carolina at 0.369%
- Located less than 1/2 mile from the Tuckaseegee River. One of the top 5 trout fishing streams North Carolina.
- Looking for peace, privacy, and mountain views? This 2-story log cabin in Whittier might be exactly what you’ve been waiting for.
- 1,248 sqft | 1.64 acres with a large percentage of property flat and accessible | small creek on property
Recent Upgrades:
- Updated kitchen
- Updated ½ bath
- New PEX plumbing
- New well filtration system
- New four point mini-split Heat and AC
- High-efficiency windows
- Rinnai tankless hot water
- New Fireplace insert with blower, capable of heating the entire house.
- Starlink internet (up to 300 Mbps!) with total yard coverage
- HUGE 20x12 upper deck with mountain + night sky views
- 20 x 12 External storage building with roll-up door and work bench.
Why You’ll Love It:
Quiet dead-end road (no traffic!)
Covered front porch = rocking chair ready
Fenced yard area for pets ??
Flat, usable land + easy parking
Listen to the creek right from your property
Prime Location:
10 min to Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
15 min to Sylva & Bryson City
15 min to Great Smoky Mountains National Park
45 min to Tail of the Dragon
20–30 min to Western Carolina University
Perfect for trout fishing, motorcycle riding, or just unplugging and enjoying mountain life.
Bonus: This property is only one solar setup away from going off-grid. Only utility bills are power and Internet.
For sale by owner
$319,000
454 Bradley Branch Rd, Whittier, NC 28789
3beds
1,248sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1980
1.64 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$256/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Small creek on propertyHigh-efficiency windowsUpdated kitchen
What the owner loves about this home
Rustic Mountain Cabin on 1.64 Acres | Whittier, NC | 3BR | 1.5 Bath. Located in Jackson Country.
- Jackson County boasts one of the lowest effective tax rates in North Carolina at 0.369%
- Located less than 1/2 mile from the Tuckaseegee River. One of the top 5 trout fishing streams North Carolina.
- Looking for peace, privacy, and mountain views? This 2-story log cabin in Whittier might be exactly what you’ve been waiting for.
- 1,248 sqft | 1.64 acres with a large percentage of property flat and accessible | small creek on property
Recent Upgrades:
- Updated kitchen
- Updated ½ bath
- New PEX plumbing
- New well filtration system
- New four point mini-split Heat and AC
- High-efficiency windows
- Rinnai tankless hot water
- New Fireplace insert with blower, capable of heating the entire house.
- Starlink internet (up to 300 Mbps!) with total yard coverage
- HUGE 20x12 upper deck with mountain + night sky views
- 20 x 12 External storage building with roll-up door and work bench.
Why You’ll Love It:
Quiet dead-end road (no traffic!)
Covered front porch = rocking chair ready
Fenced yard area for pets ??
Flat, usable land + easy parking
Listen to the creek right from your property
Prime Location:
10 min to Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
15 min to Sylva & Bryson City
15 min to Great Smoky Mountains National Park
45 min to Tail of the Dragon
20–30 min to Western Carolina University
Perfect for trout fishing, motorcycle riding, or just unplugging and enjoying mountain life.
Bonus: This property is only one solar setup away from going off-grid. Only utility bills are power and Internet.
Open to 3% for buyers agent.
- 25 days |
- 1,056 |
- 43 |
Listed by:
Property Owner (919) 656-2257
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard, Heat pump, Stove, Wall, Electric, Wood / Pellet
Cooling
- Central, Wall
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Softwood, Hardwood, Laminate, Linoleum / Vinyl
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,248 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Off-street
Features
- Exterior features: Other, Stone, Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain
Lot
- Size: 1.64 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 7613719051
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Piers
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1980
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Whittier
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $256/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $113,762
- Annual tax amount: $478
- Date on market: 6/4/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,113/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $319,000+198.1%$256/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/4/2018 | Sold | $107,000$86/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26009219 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2018 | Pending sale | $107,000$86/sqft |
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| 7/18/2018 | Listed for sale | $107,000-2.3%$86/sqft |
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| 7/24/2017 | Listing removed | $109,500$88/sqft |
Source: Carolina Mountain Brokers #26005116 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2017 | Listed for sale | $109,500-1.4%$88/sqft |
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| 12/1/2015 | Listing removed | $111,000$89/sqft |
Source: Owner #24049747 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2015 | Listed for sale | $111,000+20.7%$89/sqft |
Source: Owner #24049747 Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2015 | Listing removed | $92,000$74/sqft |
Source: KIM PRESTON REAL ESTATE #51987 Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2015 | Listed for sale | $92,000-23.3%$74/sqft |
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| 1/21/2011 | Listing removed | $120,000$96/sqft |
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| 1/19/2011 | Price change | $120,000-14.3%$96/sqft |
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| 12/12/2010 | Listed for sale | $140,000$112/sqft |
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| 2/21/2010 | Listing removed | $140,000$112/sqft |
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| 1/24/2010 | Listed for sale | $140,000$112/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $478 -9.4% | $113,762 +7.4% |
| 2024 | $527 | $105,900 |
| 2023 | $527 | $105,900 |
| 2022 | $527 +10.3% | $105,900 |
| 2021 | $478 -14.7% | $105,900 -15.6% |
| 2020 | $561 | $125,460 |
| 2019 | $561 | $125,460 |
| 2018 | $561 | $125,460 |
| 2017 | $561 +2.3% | $125,460 +20.4% |
| 2015 | $548 +13.6% | $104,240 -22.7% |
| 2011 | $483 | $134,880 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28789
Getting around
2 / 100
Car-DependentNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Smokey Mountain ElementaryGrades: PK-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 9/10Jackson County Early CollegeGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.9 mi
- 6/10Smoky Mountain HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 7 mi
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- North Carolina
- Jackson County
- Whittier
- 28789
- 454 Bradley Branch Rd






