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.
Directions: From downtown Bryson City, take US 19S. Turn left/south onto Alarka Rd and continue for about 8 miles. Then, turn left onto Unahala Creek and left again onto Alarka Highlands Rd. The home is past the clubhouse on the right.
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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.
CSAOR #26041196
Nov 1, 2025
Rental Removed
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Jun 11, 2025
Listed for Rent
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CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4269660
Aug 9, 2025
Price Changed
$349,900
$437/sq ft
Jun 10, 2025
Listed
$360,000
$450/sq ft
CSAOR #26018020
Dec 9, 2020
Listed
$204,900
$256/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,130 (+0.3%)
$56,350 + $147,790
$204,140
2024
$1,126 (+14.3%)
$56,350 + $147,790
$204,140
2023
$985
$56,350 + $147,790
$204,140
2022
$985
$56,350 + $147,790
$204,140
2021
$985 (+24.6%)
$56,350 + $147,790
$204,140
2020
$791 (−6.8%)
$56,350 + $147,790
$204,140
2019
$849 (−0.3%)
$108,420 + $90,380
$198,800
2018
$851 (−0.2%)
$108,420 + $103,890
$212,310
2017
$853
$108,420 + $103,890
$212,310
2016
$853 (−18.1%)
$108,420 + $103,890
$212,310
2015
$1,041
$108,420 + $103,890
$212,310
2014
$1,041 (+40.3%)
$108,550 + $97,490
$206,040
2013
$742
$108,550 + $97,490
$206,040
Public record
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
2.43 Acres
Year renovated
2008
Finished Sq. Ft.
826
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
826
Year built
2008
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Swain County
APN
669100179401
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Apr 21, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 90° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Bryson City, NC • 28713
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Sun exposure
80/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.3 hrs
5.6 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 1012 Alarka Highlands Dr
$330,208
$9,792 under list price of $340K
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