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157 Blue Ridge Pkwy, Bryson City, NC, 28713

2beds
2baths
768sqft
$265,000
$345price/sqft
$1,671/moest. monthly cost
$66,840/yrincome needed

About This Home

This Nantahala Gorge duplex offers easy access, great views, and a prime location near top attractions including NOC, Cardinal Coffee, Tsali, Fontana Lake, and Bryson City/Cherokee. With a new roof, community water and sewer, and access to amenities such as a pool, fitness center, and tennis courts, maintenance and ownership are refreshingly simple. Visit whenever you wish and let the property work for you the rest of the time—ideal for frequent vacation rentals or a dependable long-term tenant. Schedule a showing today and open the door to your own Nantahala Gorge getaway.

Getting Around

1
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
16
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

5/10
4/10
Swain County Middle SchoolGrades PK,6-87.7 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1965

Materials

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction materials: Log Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Cabin
  • Property subType: Residential,Cabin

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Microwave,Electric Oven/Range,Refrigerator,Electric Water Heater

Basement

  • Basement: None

Bedroom2

  • Level: First

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2

Features

  • Living/Dining Room,Main Level Living,Primary on Main Level,Open Floorplan
  • Window features: Insulated Windows
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fireplace features: Gas Log
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Attic: Roughed In

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Electric,Propane
  • Cooling features: Other

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 768
  • Total interior livable area: 768 sqft

Living Room

  • Level: First

Master Bedroom

  • Level: First

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 664100251584

Features

  • Patio & porch: Deck
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Long Range View,View Year Round
  • Living area range: < 800

Lot

  • Lot size: 3,615 sqft
  • Features: Street Lights

Parking

  • Parking features: No Garage,None-Carport,Paved Driveway
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveVery High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingRelatively High
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormRelatively High
  • Landslide
    LandslideRelatively High
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeModerate
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate
  • Wildfire
    WildfireModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Inland Flooding
Ice Storm
Landslide
Lightning
Strong Wind
Earthquake
Hail
Tornado
Wildfire

FEMA Declared Disasters in Swain County and North Carolina

Fire
Flood
Hurricane
Mud Landslide
Severe Storm
Tropical Depression
Tropical Storm
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,339$16,068
Home Insurance *$84$1,008
Property Taxes $48$576
Electricity $200$2,405
Total$1,671$20,052
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$57,291/yr
40% on housing$50,130/yr
45% on housing$44,560/yr

North Carolina FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 235,990Commercial: 10,165
Total Premiums$278.20M
Total Exposure$57.33B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 10.6%
10.6%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 4.0%
4.0%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -1.3%
-1.3%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$345This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 28713$214
Swain County$204

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 28713$275
Swain County$310

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-07-20Price change$265,000
2026-05-16Listed for sale$285,000
2026-05-02Listing removed$285,000
2025-11-19Listed for sale$285,000
2024-02-02Sold$265,000
2023-12-05Contingent$275,000
2023-11-16Listed for sale$275,000
2022-03-03Sold$185,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentW. Craig Parks
BrokerageKeller Williams - Great Smokies - Bc

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