A hidden gem in Bryson City. Located above the Tuckaseegee River. Minutes to enjoying the river along the Old River Road, exploring downtown Bryson City, hanging out at Darnell Farms or riding the Great Smoky Mountain Railway. This is appx 12.22 acres that sits above the river tucked back into a mountain setting with a small stream along the edge of the property. The property has an old home site on it. The home unfortunately had a leak in the roof. The flooring has fallen through. The home is not livable. The home does however have a septic tank and an artesian well as well as a driveway into the home site. The majority of the land sits behind the home site. This would be a great place for tiny homes, campsites, Air B & Bs, rentals or your private residence. The property can be developed into what you'd like, it has no restrictions. Road into the property crosses the Great Smoky Railway tracks, where the Polar Express and other theme train rides go through. Scary Branch is a gravel drive that goes up a mountain. You do not have to have 4WD. It has one rough area in the road and you drive by some campers and junk. Seller is not taking offer if you have not seen the property. Bryson City is a very popular tourist attraction and this property is in the heart of the bustling little town. This is a great investment property and priced way below county appraised value! Close to area attractions such as The Great Smoky Mtn Railway, Appalachian Trail, Harrah's Cherokee Casino, Darnell Farms, The Road to Nowhere and many other local attractions!
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
10.82 Acres
Year renovated
1977
Sq. Ft.
1,606
Year built
1977
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Swain County
APN
668414238309
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Attached Garage
Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Heating: None
Interior Features
Interior Features: Other
Appliances: None
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 7
Basement Details: None, Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1606
Levels: One
Property Features
On Waterfront
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Features: Other
Lot Size : 12.22
Lot Size Area: 12.22
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 12.22
Zoning: None
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Location Information
Directions: From Darnell's Farm: Go directly past Darnell's and turn left past Grumpy Bear Campground onto Old River Road, cross the tracks and Scary Branch is on the right.Go in from Darnell's, the driveway cannot be accessed from the town side of Old River Road. There is no sign for Scary Branch. Turn right onto Scary and the property will be on the right up the hill. See sign.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,606
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10.82 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: 1977
County: Swain County
APN: 668414238309
Home facts updated by county records on Apr 20, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Mountain Lakes Board of REALTORS®
Around this home
Schools
Cherokee Extension High School
Public K-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 21 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
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.