Price Improvement now below 2023 appraisal! Welcome to Deep Creek area where you can slip away into the Smokies to recharge in this charming cottage and enjoy so many outdoor activities! This income producing Short Term Rental opportunity is only minutes from downtown Bryson City. You can experience river tubing, swimming, hiking, fishing, horseback riding, waterfalls, wineries, breweries, and the Great Smoky Mountain Rail Road. Ingles grocery store and Walgreens pharmacy are only 10 minutes away.
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
1.13 acresLot Size
$531Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Shannon Kelley• BHHS C Dan Joyner - Midtown
Have you ever visit Deep Creek? This beautiful little Cottage is right next to this All-Season outdoor activities spot in the Smokies. Income Producing, already in a successful Short Term Vacation program. This place offers, easy access, convenient located, minutes to town and also the outdoors with many activities to do like, the ALL time favorite tubing and hiking all the trails right from your Cottage.
CSAOR #26025264
May 17, 2022
Listed
$297,500
$740/sq ft
Public Records
May 4, 2020
Sold
$80,000
$199/sq ft
CSAOR #26010632
Dec 21, 2018
Listed
$105,000
$261/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 2, 2007
Sold
$60,000
$149/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$443
$46,500 + $33,530
$80,030
2024
$443 (+9.9%)
$46,500 + $33,530
$80,030
2022
$403
$46,500 + $33,530
$80,030
2021
$403 (+42.6%)
$46,500 + $33,530
$80,030
2020
$283
$46,500 + $33,530
$80,030
2019
$283
$32,410 + $25,280
$57,690
2018
$283
$32,410 + $25,280
$57,690
2017
$283 (+0.2%)
$32,410 + $25,280
$57,690
2016
$282
$32,410 + $25,280
$57,690
2015
$282
$32,410 + $25,280
$57,690
2014
$282 (−0.2%)
$32,410 + $25,280
$57,690
2013
$283
$32,410 + $25,280
$57,690
Tax history for 60 Walden Pond Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$443
$46,500 + $33,530
$80,030
2024
$443 (+9.9%)
$46,500 + $33,530
$80,030
2022
$403
$46,500 + $33,530
$80,030
2021
$403 (+42.6%)
$46,500 + $33,530
$80,030
2020
$283
$46,500 + $33,530
$80,030
2019
$283
$32,410 + $25,280
$57,690
2018
$283
$32,410 + $25,280
$57,690
2017
$283 (+0.2%)
$32,410 + $25,280
$57,690
2016
$282
$32,410 + $25,280
$57,690
2015
$282
$32,410 + $25,280
$57,690
2014
$282 (−0.2%)
$32,410 + $25,280
$57,690
2013
$283
$32,410 + $25,280
$57,690
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.17 Acres
Year renovated
1994
Sq. Ft.
384
Year built
1980
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Swain County
APN
668401097378
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Main: 1
# of Bedrooms: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
Room 1 Information
Room Level: Main
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Electric, Forced Air
Cooling Information: Electric, Wall Unit(s)
Interior Features
Room Count: 1
Appliances: Dryer, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Wood
Roof: Metal
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning Specification: RES
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 1.13
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Shared Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Utilities: Satellite Internet Available
Location
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Swain
Middle Or Junior High School: Swain
High School: Swain
Location Information
Directions: GPS will not pull the address so use 60 Galunlati Rd instead. Follow it and when you arrive at the corner of Galunlati and Walden Pond Rd take the road and cottage will be on the RIGHT.
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 384
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.17 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: 1994
County: Swain County
APN: 668401097378
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 402
Living Area: 402
Above Grade Finished Area: 402
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 402
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Cherokee Extension High School
Public K-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
Swain County High School
Public 9-12 • 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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 20 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, 5 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
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