Listed $50k below new appraisal!! Charming Mountain Home with Guest House & Exceptional Outdoor Living Welcome to this wonderful 3-bedroom, 2bath mountain home offering easy one-level living, paved access, and abundant storage. Inside, the open-concept kitchen features a center island bar with stove, new appliances, and upgraded wood cabinetry. New insulated windows with custom shutters bring in natural light, while two electric fireplaces add warmth and a cozy farmhouse charm. A spacious 2-bedroom, 1-bath guest house—built in 2005 and fully furnished—offers the ideal space for visiting family or potential rental income. The property includes an oversized double garage with covered carport next to the main home, plus a second garage/workshop in the backyard for hobbies or additional storage. The fenced front yard is flat and perfect for gardening, complete with a greenhouse. The terraced backyard features decking and stairs that make the entire property accessible. Best of all, the screened-in back porch with its vaulted ceiling and beautiful mountain views. For added comfort, home is wired for generator use as well as ADT security system with cameras and TV monitor.
For sale
Price increase: $15K (2/18)
$390,000
2281 Balltown Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713
5beds
1,918sqft
Est.:
Residential
Built in 1963
0.79 Acres Lot
$378,500 Zestimate®
$203/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Beautiful mountain viewsCozy farmhouse charmEasy one-level livingNatural lightTwo electric fireplacesOpen-concept kitchenAbundant storage
- 124 days |
- 405 |
- 8 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: March 04, 2026 at 06:20am
Listed by:
Elizabeth L. Wilmot,
The Redbird Realty Company
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS,MLS#: 26042559
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Bedroom 3
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Electric, Propane
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Whole House Fan
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: First Level
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceramic Tile Bath, In-law Quarters, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining Room, Kitchen/FR Combo, Main Level Living, Primary on Main Level, New Kitchen, Workshop
- Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
- Doors: Doors-Insulated/Storm, Doors-Screens
- Windows: Windows-Insulated/Storm, Screens, Window Treatments
- Basement: None
- Attic: Access Only
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,918
- Total interior livable area: 1,918 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage-Double Detached, Carport-Double Detached, Limited Parking
- Garage spaces: 2
- Carport spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Interior Handicapped Accessible, Exterior Handicapped Accessible
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch, Screened Porch/Deck
- Fencing: Fenced Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Short Range View, Valley
Lot
- Size: 0.79 Acres
- Features: Allow RVs, Rolling, Unrestricted
Details
- Additional structures: Apartment Studio, Outbuilding/Workshop, Storage Building/Shed, Detached Additional Living Space
- Parcel number: 666404631076
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch/Single
- Property subtype: Residential
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1963
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cell Service Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Bryson City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $203/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $219,380
- Annual tax amount: $1,129
- Date on market: 11/1/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$378,500
$360,000 - $397,000
$2,136/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/18/2026 | Price change | $390,000+4%$203/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26042559 Report a problem | ||
| 1/9/2026 | Price change | $375,000-1.8%$196/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26042559 Report a problem | ||
| 12/15/2025 | Price change | $382,000-1.3%$199/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26042559 Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $387,000+93.5%$202/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26042559 Report a problem | ||
| 3/10/2017 | Sold | $200,000-16.6%$104/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/13/2016 | Listing removed | $239,900$125/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway Great Smokys - Bryson #NCM593778 Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2015 | Price change | $239,900-1.6%$125/sqft |
Source: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES-Great Smokys Rlty #51976 Report a problem | ||
| 8/13/2015 | Listed for sale | $243,900+43.5%$127/sqft |
Source: Northern Jackson County Board of Realtors & MLS #51976 Report a problem | ||
| 4/25/2007 | Sold | $170,000+183.3%$89/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/18/2006 | Sold | $60,000$31/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,129 +15.5% | $219,380 |
| 2023 | $978 +23.8% | $219,380 |
| 2022 | $790 -22.6% | $219,380 |
| 2021 | $1,020 +73.6% | $219,380 +80.6% |
| 2020 | $587 | $121,460 |
| 2019 | -- | $121,460 |
| 2018 | -- | $121,460 |
| 2017 | -- | $121,460 |
| 2016 | -- | $121,460 |
| 2015 | -- | $121,460 |
| 2014 | -- | $121,460 |
| 2013 | -- | $121,460 +32.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $91,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $91,600 |
| 2010 | -- | $91,600 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,988/mo
Principal & interest
$1858
Property taxes
$130
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28713
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NACherokee Extension High SchoolGrades: K-12Distance: 1.9 mi
- 5/10Swain County Middle SchoolGrades: PK,6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 2/10Swain County High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: West Swain
- Middle: Swain County
- High: Swain County
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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