1012 Alarka Highlands Dr, Bryson City, NC, 28713
About This Home
Tucked away on 2.43 private acres in the Alarka Highlands community, the ALARKA HIGHLANDS BUNGALOW offers a rare mountain setting with the soothing sounds of a rushing creek & a private path leading to your OWN SECLUDED WATERFALL. The spacious deck is the perfect place to relax with a fireplace for gatherings & a perfectly placed hot tub for a spa-like escape beneath the trees. A nearby firepit is just off the deck for cozy evenings under the stars. The home features a bright open studio-style layout where the kitchen, living area & sleeping space flow together in one inviting room. Large picture windows fill the space with natural light & frame the surrounding woods, while a stone fireplace anchors the living area with warmth & rustic charm. Alarka Highlands offers a community pavilion & tennis courts for owners to enjoy. Offered fully furnished & turnkey & already set up as a STR. It's about 25 miles from the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains Nat'l Park & the charming shops and eateries of Bryson City. This is the first home inside of the community with a paved road to the door. Alarka Highlands Bungalow is the affordable Smoky Mountain investment you’ve been waiting for.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Not Bike FriendlySchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 2008
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Fiberglass
- Construction materials: Wood
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Electric Oven,Electric Range,Exhaust Hood,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer/Dryer
- Laundry features: Utility Room,Main Level
Bathroom Full
- Level: Main
Bedroom S
- Level: Main
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Features
- Hot Tub,Open Floorplan
- Window features: Window Treatments
- Fireplace features: Gas Log,Great Room
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 800
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central,Electric,Heat Pump
- Cooling features: Ceiling Fan(s),Central Air,Heat Pump
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 800
- Total interior livable area: 800 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living Room
- Level: Main
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 669100179401
- Zoning: RS01
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Fire Pit,Tennis Court(s)
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated,Interior Hot Tub
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: None,Creek,Creek/Stream
Lot
- Lot size: 2.43 Acres
- Features: Private,Waterfall,Wooded
Parking
- Parking features: 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
- Inland Flooding
- Ice Storm
- Landslide
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Swain County and North Carolina
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,719 | $20,628 |
| Home Insurance * | $108 | $1,296 |
| Property Taxes | $62 | $744 |
| Electricity | $200 | $2,405 |
| Total | $2,089 | $25,068 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
North Carolina FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-04 | Listed for sale | $350,000 |
| 2025-09-11 | Listing removed | $349,900 |
| 2025-08-09 | Price change | $349,900 |
| 2025-06-10 | Listed for sale | $360,000 |
| 2021-02-15 | Sold | $208,000 |
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