This three-unit apartment complex offers an excellent investment opportunity with a proven rental history, situated along the picturesque Oconoluftee River. Conveniently located near Bryson City and Cherokee, the property provides easy access to local attractions. The complex features a spacious three-bedroom, one-bath unit, alongside two additional one-bedroom, one-bath units. The lower units include screened-in decks, perfect for enjoying serene river views. Financial records are available for qualified buyers. This property presents a chance to live in one unit while letting rental income from the other two cover your mortgage. Due to tenant occupancy, 24-hour notice is required for showings.
Active
$335,000
5454 Ela Rd, Whittier, NC 28789
5beds
1,747sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
0.96 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$192/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 360 days |
- 510 |
- 17 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 14, 2025 at 07:35am
Listing Provided by:
Tyler Mellor tyler@pisgahpropertygroup.com,
EXP Realty LLC
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4209727
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Has basement: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,026
- Total interior livable area: 1,747 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,747
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
Lot
- Size: 0.96 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 669402661421
- Zoning: none
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Hardboard Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: none
Location
- Region: Whittier
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $192/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $111,300
- Annual tax amount: $801
- Date on market: 1/3/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 360 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Gravel, Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,126/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $335,000+204.5%$192/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 5/7/2020 | Sold | $110,000+120%$63/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26013745 Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2018 | Sold | $50,000-61.5%$29/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 11/1/2016 | Listing removed | $129,900$74/sqft |
Source: Flat Rate Realty Smoky Mountains #NCM582523 Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2016 | Price change | $129,900-13.3%$74/sqft |
Source: Flat Rate Realty Smoky Mountains #NCM582523 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $801 +7.5% | $111,300 |
| 2023 | $746 +86.1% | $111,300 |
| 2022 | $401 -46.3% | $111,300 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,818/mo
Principal & interest
$1589
Home insurance
$117
Property taxes
$112
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28789
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Swain County East ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- NACherokee Extension High SchoolGrades: K-12Distance: 4.1 mi
- 5/10Swain County Middle SchoolGrades: PK,6-8Distance: 4.2 mi
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