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235 Rios Drive

Bryson City, NC 28713
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SqFt2,240

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Unique top-of-the-mountain opportunity in the heart of the Nantahala Gorge recreation area. This 6.45+/- acre property consists of two adjoining lots with three established pad sites, incredible long-range views of the Great Smoky Mountains, and direct adjacency to National Forest. Located at the end of the road below Wesser Bald, the setting offers exceptional privacy, high elevation, rock outcroppings, and unobstructed mountain views, with the property owning the land in front of the view corridor. The upper pad site features a gazebo positioned to enjoy the mountain scenery. The middle pad site was planned for the main residence and includes a well and septic system in place for a 2 bedroom, 2 bath home. The lower lot is improved with a large shop-style structure featuring oversized RV- type garage doors, abundant windows, and the potential to be finished into a 1 bedroom, 1 bath retreat with septic still needed. Stacked stone entry columns create a striking entrance to the property. The original vision was to use the lower structure as a garage/workshop for RVs and vehicles, build the main home on the middle pad, and enjoy the upper gazebo site as a scenic overlook. With multiple usable sites already in place, this property offers outstanding flexibility for a private mountain retreat, recreational basecamp, workshop, or future residence. Enjoy absolute peace and privacy at the top of the mountain while remaining just minutes from the Nantahala Outdoor Center, whitewater rafting, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, the Appalachian Trail area, and endless outdoor recreation. A truly distinctive property with views, privacy, USFS frontage, and remarkable potential in one of Western North Carolina's most sought-after mountain recreation destinations.

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $599,000

AD Id : 87852418

MLS Id : 100587749

Lot Size : 6.45 Acres

Living Area Size : 2,240

Year Built : 2008

Garage : 2

County : Swain

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Feature Features

  • Room Information

    Rooms Total: 2
  • Flooring Information

    Concrete, Wood
  • Roofing Information

    Metal
  • Interior Features

    High Ceilings Roof: Metal Appliances: None Laundry Features: None
  • Heating & Cooling

    Heating: None Cooling: None

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 2008 Building Area Total: 2240 Construction Materials: Cedar, Log, Frame Patio And Porch Features: None Private Pool: No Association Fee Frequency: Annually

  • Lot Information

    Main Square Feet: 6.45 Acres Lot Size Acres: 6.45 Lot Size Square Feet: 280962 Lot Description: See Remarks, Gentle Sloping

    Property Information

    Subdivision: None Source Property Type: Residential Property SubType: Single Family Residence Levels: Two Property Age: 18

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $599000 Cash, Conventional

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 652900566454;652900569555

  • Parking Information

    Parking Total: 2 Gravel

    Garage Information

    Has Garage: Yes Garage Space: 2
    Homeowners Association Information
    Has Association: Yes HOA: $600.00 Association Amenities: Other

  • School Information

    Elementary School: Swain County
    Junior High School: Swain County
    Senior High School: Swain County
  • Utility Information

    See Remarks
  • Location Information

    Direction: From downtown Bryson City, take US-74 W/US-19 S toward Nantahala Gorge/NOC. Turn onto Silvermine Rd across from NOC. Go 1 mile, stay right on Silvermine. Continue 1.4 miles, left on Taylor Rd. Go .7 mile, left on JP Grant Rd, right on Georgianna Rd. Follow main road to top, right on Rios Dr. At rock pillars/chain, shared driveway; property drive is left. WaterSource: Well
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ByOwner last updated this listing 07/30/2026 @ 11:42

MLS: 100587749 LISTED BY: Karyn Woody, Mountain Sotheby's International Realty SOURCE: Hive MLS (North Carolina Regional)

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