Discover the perfect blend of mountain privacy and build-ready convenience with this 3.03 acre riverfront homesite on Alarka Rd in Bryson City. This unique parcel already features a prepared driveway and home pad, saving significant upfront site costs and allowing you to move straight into planning your dream build. Nestled along beautiful Alarka Creek, the property offers the rare combination of usable build area and the peaceful sound and scenery of moving water. Situated outside city limits with state road frontage, this property offers easy year-round access while still delivering the quiet mountain setting buyers are searching for. With approximately 2,380 ft elevation, no designated flood hazard, and residential-friendly topography, this tract is well suited for a primary home, second home, or mountain getaway cabin. Deed restrictions are in place with a minimum build size of 600 sq ft, giving flexibility for a range of mountain home styles. Utilities are not currently installed, giving buyers the freedom to design infrastructure to match their exact home plans. Cash or conventional financing options are available.
Experience breathtaking, top-of-the-world views from the final ridge-top lot at Alarka Highlands! Enjoy cooler temperatures and expansive vistas stretching across Swain County, with easy access to Bryson City and Nantahala Gorge attractions. This southwest-facing lot offers winter sunlight and stunning sunsets over distant ridges to the west. Rental homes in Alarka Highlands are always a hit, with frequent bookings looking for those vistas. To the southwest, the Nantahala Mountains, which include peaks like Wayah Bald and Tellico Mountain, are visible. These mountains are part of the Nantahala National Forest and provide spectacular, rugged ridgelines.
CSAOR #26042503
Oct 24, 2025
Listed
$75,000
Hive MLS #98543167
Mar 12, 2025
Listing Removed
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Dec 12, 2024
Listed
$190,000
CSAOR #26037262
Jul 8, 2024
Listed
$99,000
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4157944
Jul 8, 2024
Listed
$99,000
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4090158
Jul 18, 2024
Sold
$35,024
Jan 25, 2024
Contingent
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Dec 5, 2023
Listed
$45,000
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4026506
May 17, 2023
Contingent
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May 4, 2023
Listed
$30,000
CSAOR #26026915
Apr 21, 2023
Sold
$535,000
Jul 13, 2022
Listed
$650,000
CSAOR #26029701
Feb 14, 2023
Listed
$42,000
CSAOR #26029657
Feb 8, 2023
Listed
$69,000
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3886693
Aug 3, 2022
Listed
$115,000
CSAOR #26026995
Jul 21, 2022
Listed
$115,000
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3711084
Feb 22, 2022
Sold
$70,000
Dec 18, 2021
Contingent
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Sep 9, 2021
Price Changed
$79,900
Feb 22, 2021
Listed
$69,900
CSAOR #26017485
Oct 14, 2020
Listed
$124,700
CSAOR #26016311
Jul 15, 2020
Listed
$99,000
CSAOR #26013489
Sep 2, 2019
Listed
$100,000
CSAOR #26012544
Jun 15, 2019
Listed
$85,000
CSAOR #26012104
Apr 19, 2019
Listed
$50,000
CSAOR #26012105
Apr 19, 2019
Listed
$62,820
CSAOR #26011393
Mar 15, 2019
Listed
$99,000
CSAOR #26011265
Mar 1, 2019
Listed
$329,000
CSAOR #26008187
Apr 20, 2018
Listed
$79,000
CSAOR #26008130
Apr 16, 2018
Listed
$85,000
CSAOR #26007711
Mar 7, 2018
Listed
$495,000
CSAOR #26005845
Jul 24, 2017
Listed
$25,000
CSAOR #26004179
Feb 13, 2017
Listed
$55,000
CSAOR #25949560
Sep 19, 2016
Sold
$20,000
Apr 17, 2014
Listed
$42,500
CSAOR #26002521
Jun 27, 2016
Listed
$298,500
CSAOR #25950937
Jan 30, 2015
Listed
$85,000
CSAOR #25951033
Jan 20, 2015
Listed
$39,900
CSAOR #25947420
Jan 16, 2013
Listed
$45,900
CSAOR #25947226
Feb 6, 2013
Sold
$45,000
Nov 8, 2012
Listed
$104,650
CSAOR #25947174
Dec 18, 2012
Sold
$52,000
Oct 17, 2012
Listed
$70,000
CSAOR #25947227
Oct 11, 2012
Listed
$145,000
CSAOR #50386
Jun 26, 2012
Sold
$98,700
Apr 15, 2012
Listed
$104,900
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Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 2026.
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Redfin Estimate for 0 Alarka Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $40,000 and $79,000.
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