Charming Cottage with Creek Views at 868 Cabin Flats Rd, Cullowhee, NC (Just Over the Jackson County Line)
Discover this character-filled cottage nestled in the serene mountains of Western North Carolina. Beaming with warmth and Appalachian charm, this approximately 1,270-square-foot home offers 2 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, creating an ideal retreat for those seeking peace, nature, and easy access to mountain adventures.
Step onto the wonderful back porch for peaceful mornings and evenings spent listening to the gentle flow of the nearby creek.
Attractions
Sylva (Jackson County seat) lies just a short drive away, offering charming downtown shops, restaurants, breweries, and the iconic courthouse square.
Waynesville downtown is about 15 minutes away, with its vibrant arts scene, farm-to-table dining, antique shops, and year-round festivals.
Asheville sits roughly 45 minutes east, providing world-class dining, breweries, galleries,
Outdoor enthusiasts will love the proximity to world-class recreation:
Hiking and Waterfalls — Endless trails await in the Nantahala National Forest and nearby Gorges State Park (with its 26 waterfalls and biodiversity). The Blue Ridge Parkway entrance at Balsam is only about 20 minutes away, offering panoramic drives, overlooks like Waterrock Knob, and access to more trails.
Fishing — The property’s creek setting plus nearby Tuckasegee River and spots along the Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail provide excellent trout fishing right in the backyard of Jackson County.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park — Reach the Cherokee/Oconaluftee entrance in under an hour for hiking, wildlife viewing (elk!), historic sites, and over 800 miles of trails.
This cottage perfectly balances cozy mountain living with convenient access to everything Western North Carolina offers. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful full-time residence, weekend getaway, or investment property, its location just over the Jackson County line positions you in the heart of the Smokies and Blue Ridge region.
Active
$335,000
868 Cabin Flats Rd, Balsam, NC 28707
2beds
1,271sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$1,944/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1967
0.3 Acres Lot
$320,000 Zestimate®
$264/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Character-filled cottageCreek settingWonderful back porch
- 70 days |
- 480 |
- 22 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Benjamin Womack womackbenjamin@aol.com,
RE/MAX Executive,
Dan Womack,
RE/MAX Executive
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4383189
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central, Propane
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer
- Laundry: Utility Room
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
- Has basement: No
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,271
- Total interior livable area: 1,271 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,271
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Rear Porch
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.3 Acres
- Features: Cleared
Details
- Parcel number: 7683434522
- Zoning: None
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1967
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Propane
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: none
Location
- Region: Balsam
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $264/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $247,744
- Annual tax amount: $893
- Date on market: 5/19/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 71 days
- Road surface type: Concrete, Paved
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Estimated market value
$320,000
$304,000 - $336,000
$1,924/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $335,000+139.3%$264/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4383189 Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2019 | Sold | $140,000$110/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $893 +25.9% | $247,744 +61.1% |
| 2024 | $709 | $153,810 |
| 2023 | $709 | $153,810 |
| 2022 | $709 +9% | $153,810 |
| 2021 | $651 +60.8% | $153,810 +82.3% |
| 2020 | $405 | $84,380 |
| 2019 | $405 | $84,380 |
| 2018 | $405 | $84,380 |
| 2017 | $405 +2.1% | $84,380 |
| 2015 | $396 -16.1% | $84,380 -39.1% |
| 2011 | $472 | $138,620 |
Find assessor info on the county website
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Neighborhood: 28707
Getting around
2 / 100
Car-DependentNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Scotts Creek ElementaryGrades: PK-8Distance: 5.5 mi
- 6/10Smoky Mountain HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 8.2 mi
- 9/10Jackson County Early CollegeGrades: 9-12Distance: 8.7 mi
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