173 Observation Point Rd is a 533 square foot house on a 3,746 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on October 10, 2023 for $180,000. Based on Redfin's Bryson City data, we estimate the home's value is $169,100.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
3,746 sq ftLot Size
$317Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$169,100
$11K since sold in October 2023$6,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 36.8% lower than the average sale price ($268K) of 2 comparable homes.
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Public Records
Aug 23, 2012
Sold
$2,415,000
$4,531/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$665 (−0.3%)
$22,500 + $73,540
$96,040
2024
$667 (+12.0%)
$22,500 + $73,540
$96,040
2023
$596
$22,500 + $73,540
$96,040
2022
$596
$22,500 + $73,540
$96,040
2021
$596 (+57.0%)
$22,500 + $73,540
$96,040
2020
$379
$22,500 + $73,540
$96,040
2019
$379
$50,000 + $34,570
$84,570
2018
$379
$50,000 + $34,570
$84,570
2017
$379 (+0.1%)
$50,000 + $34,570
$84,570
2016
$379
$50,000 + $34,570
$84,570
2015
$379
$50,000 + $34,570
$84,570
2014
$379 (−0.1%)
$50,000 + $34,570
$84,570
2013
$379
$50,000 + $34,570
$84,570
Tax history for 173 Observation Point Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$665 (−0.3%)
$22,500 + $73,540
$96,040
2024
$667 (+12.0%)
$22,500 + $73,540
$96,040
2023
$596
$22,500 + $73,540
$96,040
2022
$596
$22,500 + $73,540
$96,040
2021
$596 (+57.0%)
$22,500 + $73,540
$96,040
2020
$379
$22,500 + $73,540
$96,040
2019
$379
$50,000 + $34,570
$84,570
2018
$379
$50,000 + $34,570
$84,570
2017
$379 (+0.1%)
$50,000 + $34,570
$84,570
2016
$379
$50,000 + $34,570
$84,570
2015
$379
$50,000 + $34,570
$84,570
2014
$379 (−0.1%)
$50,000 + $34,570
$84,570
2013
$379
$50,000 + $34,570
$84,570
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Radiant Electric
Fireplace Information
Fireplace Type: Stone
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Continuous Footing
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Stone
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: VILLAGE PRESERVE AT NANTAHALA VILLAGE
Living Sq. Ft: 533
Building Sq. Ft: 533
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: 30-NB-4440-AB-NANT VILLAGE INN / LOT #37
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,746
Legal Lot Number: 37
Municipality Name: NANTAHALA
Acres: 0.086
County Use Description: SNG FAM
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 533
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3,746 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Swain County
APN: 664100262111
Home facts updated by county records on Apr 20, 2026
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Swain County West Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 4.3mi
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Swain County Middle School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 7.6mi
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Cherokee Extension High School
Public K-12 • Assigned • 7.7mi
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Lifestyle
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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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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