3- UNIT RIVERFRONT INCOME OPORTUNITY. APARTMENT UNITS ON THE RIVER. ONE 2 BEDROOM, TWO ONE BEDROOMS. ALL COMPLETELY FURNISHED AND MOVE IN READY. GREAT LOCATION! NESTLED ON THE BANKS OF THE OCONOLUFTEE RIVER THIS RENTAL PROPERTY WILL PAY FOR ITSELF! NEAR BRYSON CITY AND CHEROKEE. Owner completely renovated this property seven years ago. New roof, new wiring, new plumping, new insulated windows and doors. Basically, new everything. The cabin was formally a very lucrative Airbnb with income of 50,000 for nine months. It could be again., or can be long term rentals. Possibilities are endless. It could be a generational home, vacation rental, long term rental or your primary residence. There are three tastefully decorated apartments. A new mini- split was recently installed in unit three. Home is centrally located to all the area attractions people come here to enjoy. Five minutes to downtown Bryson City. This home definitely has a WOW FACTOR! Home comes furnished, and can be opened up as one space, or leave it as three individual living spaces.
For sale
Price cut: $10K (7/31)
$415,000
5430 Ela Rd, Whittier, NC 28789
4beds
--sqft
Residential, Cabin
Built in 1960
0.38 Acres Lot
$395,900 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Home comes furnishedNew roofNew wiringThree tastefully decorated apartments
- 139 days
- 753
- 54
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Oleda Wells,
Exp Realty, LLC (Mls Only)
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS,MLS#: 26047200
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 121.78
- Dimensions: 10.67 x 11.42
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Area: 48
- Dimensions: 8 x 6
Bedroom 3
- Level: First
- Area: 116.42
- Dimensions: 11 x 10.58
Bedroom 4
- Level: First
- Area: 91.5
- Dimensions: 10.17 x 9
Heating
- Heat Pump, Mini-Split
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, None, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), In-law Quarters, Kitchen/FR Combo, Living/Dining Room, Walk-In Closet(s), In-Law Floorplan
- Flooring: Laminate
- Windows: Windows-Insulated/Storm
- Basement: Exterior Entry
- Attic: None
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Living area range: 1601-1800 Square Feet
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage, None-Carport
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: None
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: River Front
Lot
- Size: 0.38 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 669402569366
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Cabin
- Property subtype: Residential, Cabin
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Shared Well
- Utilities for property: Cell Service Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Whittier
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $114,420
- Annual tax amount: $1,490
- Date on market: 5/9/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,USDA Loan,FHA
Estimated market value
$395,900
$376,000 - $416,000
$2,446/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/31/2026 | Price change | $415,000-2.4% |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26047200 Report a problem | ||
| 7/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $425,000 |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26047200 Report a problem | ||
| 7/19/2026 | Pending sale | $425,000 |
Source: eXp Realty #26047200 Report a problem | ||
| 7/19/2026 | Contingent | $425,000 |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26047200 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $425,000-22.6% |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26047200 Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2025 | Listing removed | $549,000 |
Source: BHHS broker feed #4261259 Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2025 | Price change | $549,000-8.3% |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26037941 Report a problem | ||
| 2/3/2025 | Price change | $599,000-4.5% |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26037941 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2024 | Listed for sale | $627,000+795.7% |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26037941 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2015 | Sold | $70,000-56% |
Source: NGBOR #241642 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2014 | Sold | $159,000 |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,110 +49% | $114,420 |
| 2024 | $745 +12.6% | $114,420 |
| 2023 | $662 +60.7% | $114,420 |
| 2022 | $412 -21.8% | $114,420 |
| 2021 | $527 +24.4% | $114,420 +18.2% |
| 2020 | $423 | $96,790 |
| 2019 | -- | $96,790 |
| 2018 | -- | $96,790 |
| 2017 | -- | $96,790 |
| 2016 | -- | $96,790 |
| 2015 | -- | $96,790 |
| 2014 | -- | $96,790 |
| 2013 | -- | $96,790 -14.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $113,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $113,100 |
| 2010 | -- | $113,100 |
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