BACK ON MARKET - NO FAULT OF SELLER! Turn-key RIVERFRONT home with mountain views in Tuckasegee River Landing. This 2-bedroom, 2-bath cottage offers direct access to the Tuckasegee River and is ideal as a full-time residence, vacation home, or short-term rental. Interior features include 9-foot ceilings, granite countertops, and a brand new HVAC system. The open living area flows to a spacious covered porch and deck, with direct deck access from the primary bedroom. Outdoor spaces provide ample room for relaxing or entertaining while enjoying river and mountain views. Water did not reach the home during Hurricane Helene. The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad passes daily in the afternoon as part of its tourism route to Dillsboro if scheduled. Perfectly situated and less than 20 minutes to Dillsboro, downtown Sylva, Bryson City and Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort. All you need is your toothbrush!
Active
Price cut: $24K (7/2)
$325,000
990 Hornet Dr, Whittier, NC 28789
2beds
973sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2015
0.56 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$334/sqft
$25/mo HOA
What's special
Mountain viewsTurn-key riverfront homeRiver and mountain viewsGranite countertopsBrand new hvac system
- 176 days |
- 573 |
- 36 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Stefanie Conley stefanie@conleyrogerswnc.com,
Keller Williams Great Smokies
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4346753
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Doors: Insulated Door(s), Sliding Doors
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Has basement: No
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 973
- Total interior livable area: 973 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 973
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Carport
- Carport spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: None, River Front
- Body of water: Tuckasegee River
Lot
- Size: 0.56 Acres
- Features: Flood Plain/Bottom Land, Open Lot, Views
Details
- Parcel number: 7622097767
- Zoning: Res
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Fiber Cement, Hardboard Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2015
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed, Shared Septic
- Water: Shared Well
- Utilities for property: Propane
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Tuckasegee River Landing
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $300 annually
Location
- Region: Whittier
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $334/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $340,882
- Annual tax amount: $1,182
- Date on market: 2/27/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 172 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $325,000$334/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26045392 Report a problem | ||
| 8/4/2026 | Contingent | $325,000$334/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26045392 Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2026 | Price change | $325,000-6.9%$334/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26045392 Report a problem | ||
| 2/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $349,000+6.1%$359/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26045392 Report a problem | ||
| 1/7/2026 | Listing removed | $329,000$338/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26040532 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2025 | Price change | $329,000-4.6%$338/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26040532 Report a problem | ||
| 5/26/2025 | Price change | $345,000-2.8%$355/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26040532 Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $355,000+11.6%$365/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26040532 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS Report a problem | ||
| 3/21/2023 | Sold | $318,000-6.4%$327/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3940258 Report a problem | ||
| 3/1/2023 | Contingent | $339,900$349/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26029638 Report a problem | ||
| 2/22/2023 | Price change | $339,900-2.9%$349/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #CAR3940258 Report a problem | ||
| 2/4/2023 | Listed for sale | $349,900+64.3%$360/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3940258 Report a problem | ||
| 11/19/2020 | Sold | $212,900-7.2%$219/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3645200 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2020 | Pending sale | $229,500$236/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies Association of Realtors & MLS #26016425 Report a problem | ||
| 8/10/2020 | Price change | $229,500-2.3%$236/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies Association of Realtors & MLS #26016425 Report a problem | ||
| 7/26/2020 | Listed for sale | $235,000+23.7%$242/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies Association of Realtors & MLS #26016425 Report a problem | ||
| 12/10/2018 | Sold | $190,000+0.1%$195/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2018 | Pending sale | $189,900$195/sqft |
Source: SMOKY MOUNTAIN GETAWAYS #26003945 Report a problem | ||
| 8/16/2018 | Price change | $189,900-4.6%$195/sqft |
Source: SMOKY MOUNTAIN GETAWAYS #26003945 Report a problem | ||
| 5/25/2018 | Price change | $199,000-0.5%$205/sqft |
Source: SMOKY MOUNTAIN GETAWAYS #26003945 Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2018 | Price change | $199,999+5.3%$206/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 2/25/2018 | Price change | $189,999+3.8%$195/sqft |
Source: SMOKY MOUNTAIN GETAWAYS #26003945 Report a problem | ||
| 2/25/2018 | Pending sale | $182,999$188/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 1/24/2018 | Listed for sale | $182,999$188/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,182 +25.7% | $340,882 +58.9% |
| 2024 | $940 | $214,470 |
| 2023 | $940 | $214,470 |
| 2022 | $940 +8.2% | $214,470 |
| 2021 | $869 +2.2% | $214,470 +6.4% |
| 2020 | $850 | $201,590 |
| 2019 | $850 | $201,590 |
| 2018 | $850 | $201,590 |
| 2017 | $850 +2.4% | $201,590 +380.8% |
| 2015 | $830 +575.6% | $41,930 -4.4% |
| 2011 | $123 | $43,870 |
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Neighborhood: 28789
Getting around
5 / 100
Car-DependentNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Smokey Mountain ElementaryGrades: PK-8Distance: 2.4 mi
- 9/10Jackson County Early CollegeGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.4 mi
- 6/10Smoky Mountain HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Smokey Mountain
- High: Smoky Mountain
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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