Fully entitled tract of development land located just .25 mile from Western Carolina University in a federally designated Opportunity Zone. Ideal development opportunity for duplex/townhome style housing to meet the growing demand and stagnant supply of available homes in the Jackson County area. This parcel is entitled to build 27 units of single family detached style homes on 27 building pads. This offering is for pads S1-S27 on the site plan. A complete package of permits, drawings, plans and studies can be supplied to prospective purchasers. The total project area is entitled for a mix of single family and duplex style with 73 total units. The grunt work has been completed and this is ready to go vertical, saving significant time and money. Jackson County caused a housing study in 2019. The result of the study revealed that over 2000 housing units should be constructed in Jackson County between 2020 and 2025. The volume of new construction since 2020 is no where close to that 2000 unit need. New $80M Engineering program expansion will require about 30 new professor hires at WCU in the next 18-24 months. Strong area demand for housing units for sale or market/workforce lease. If you are seeking a lower capital outlay for acquistion check for other listings with different areas of this total project area. Prices range from $265K to $1.475M for varied areas, number of type of building pads per current land plan.
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$850,000
1 Lyle Wilson Rd, Cullowhee, NC 28723
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15Acres
Unimproved Land
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15 Acres Lot
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What's special
- 94 days |
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 01, 2025 at 07:39am
Listing Provided by:
Todd Baucom todd.baucom@gmail.com,
Todd Baucom Realty Inc
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4301114
Facts & features
Property
Lot
- Size: 15 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 7558188604 & 7558189344
- Zoning: Fully permitted
- Special conditions: Standard
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: County Sewer, Public Sewer
- Water: County Water, Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Cullowhee
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $296,507
- Date on market: 9/9/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 94 days
- Road surface type: Gravel, Paved
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $850,000 |
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Neighborhood: 28723
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Cullowhee Valley SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 7/10Jackson Co Early CollegeGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.9 mi
- 5/10Smoky Mountain HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Cullowhee Valley
- Middle: Cullowhee Valley
- 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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