Your Mountain Homestead on the Creek Awaits! Discover the perfect blend of privacy, convenience, and country charm on this adorable CREEK SIDE 4 +/- acre mountain homestead in Cullowhee, NC! Located just 5 minutes from Western Carolina University, this property offers exceptional privacy while still being close to town—and best of all, there are no restrictions! The main home features 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths, plus a versatile bonus room, spacious living area, large kitchen, and separate dining area. Step outside onto the front porch and enjoy the peaceful sounds of the beautiful creek flowing along the edge of the property. It's the perfect place to relax, unwind, and take in the natural beauty surrounding you. The possibilities continue with the detached garage/workshop, which features a studio apartment with its own bathroom. This flexible space would make an ideal in-law suite, guest quarters, home office, creative studio, workshop, or private retreat. The property also offers plenty of room for your hobbies and homesteading dreams, including garden space, a chicken coop, and an additional storage shed that could easily be transformed into an office, studio, or hobby space. With usable acreage, a beautiful creek, multiple outbuildings, no restrictions, and a location just minutes from WCU, this property offers endless possibilities for mountain living, a mini homestead, investment opportunity, or simply a peaceful place to call home!
For sale
$395,000
68 Wilson Cemetery Rd, Cullowhee, NC 28723
2beds
--sqft
Residential
Built in 1939
4.75 Acres Lot
$393,600 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Front porchGarden spaceVersatile bonus roomUsable acreageLarge kitchenChicken coopAdditional storage shed
- 17 days
- 671
- 55
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Holly Gaines Vega,
Mason Peak Mountain Properties, LLC
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS,MLS#: 26048287
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Heating
- Propane
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Microwave, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Bonus Room, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceramic Tile Bath, Country Kitchen, Formal Dining Room, Large Master Bedroom, Main Level Living, Primary w/Ensuite, Primary on Main Level, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Workshop
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: None
- Attic: Access Only
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Living area range: 1201-1400 Square Feet
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage-Single Detached, Garage Apartment, Paved Driveway
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Exterior Handicapped Accessible
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Short Range View, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Stream/Creek
Lot
- Size: 4.75 Acres
- Features: Allow RVs, Level, Level Yard, Pasture, Private, Rolling, Unrestricted
Details
- Additional structures: Apartment Studio, Outbuilding/Workshop, Storage Building/Shed, Detached Additional Living Space
- Parcel number: 7557278850
- Other equipment: Satellite Dish
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farm House,Cottage
- Property subtype: Residential
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Stone
- Roof: Metal,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1939
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well, Private
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Cullowhee
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $391,175
- Annual tax amount: $959
- Date on market: 8/24/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
$393,600
$374,000 - $413,000
$2,068/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $395,000+14.5% |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26048287 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2023 | Sold | $345,000 |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3889316 Report a problem | ||
| 3/29/2023 | Contingent | $345,000 |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26027081 Report a problem | ||
| 3/15/2023 | Price change | $345,000-5.3% |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26027081 Report a problem | ||
| 2/27/2023 | Price change | $364,500-2.5% |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26027081 Report a problem | ||
| 1/17/2023 | Listed for sale | $374,000 |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26027081 Report a problem | ||
| 11/15/2022 | Contingent | $374,000 |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3889316 Report a problem | ||
| 10/11/2022 | Price change | $374,000-6.3% |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26027081 Report a problem | ||
| 9/21/2022 | Price change | $399,000-3.9% |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26027081 Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/2022 | Listed for sale | $415,000 |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3889316 Report a problem | ||
| 8/9/2022 | Contingent | $415,000 |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3889316 Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2022 | Listed for sale | $415,000+124.3% |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3889316 Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2018 | Sold | $185,000-15.1% |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/2014 | Listing removed | $218,000 |
Source: Western Carolina Properties, Inc. #566645 Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2014 | Listed for sale | $218,000+10.1% |
Source: Western Carolina Properties, Inc. #566645 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2013 | Sold | $198,000 |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #NCM535210 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,338 +23% | $391,175 +54.5% |
| 2024 | $1,087 | $253,230 |
| 2023 | $1,087 | $253,230 |
| 2022 | $1,087 +7.8% | $253,230 |
| 2021 | $1,009 +19.2% | $253,230 +26.3% |
| 2020 | $846 | $200,480 |
| 2019 | $846 | $200,480 |
| 2018 | $846 | $200,480 |
| 2017 | $846 +2.4% | $200,480 |
| 2015 | $826 +8.8% | $200,480 -16.8% |
| 2011 | $759 | $241,040 |
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Neighborhood: 28723
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Cullowhee Valley
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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