OFF MARKET

Off market aug 2024 for $555K

$672,278

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,704/mo

•

2,875

sq ft

686 Fontana View Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713

About this home

Turnkey rental home located in Fontana Lake Estates, the only gated lakefront community on Fontana Lake. This custom home offers long range views of Fontana Lake and plenty of space to relax and unwind with the entire family. Featuring four bedrooms, three full bathrooms, a bonus bedroom, a game room, two large decks and a three-car garage. Interior designs include a spacious family room with a vaulted ceiling, stately wood burning fireplace and remarkable inlay hardwood flooring. Complete with a fire pit area, hot tub, charcoal grill, and corn hole boards. Located 12 miles from downtown Bryson City. Fontana Lake Estates is a pristine mountain community with over 1300 acres offering the most exclusive properties on Fontana Lake. Amenities include a private marina, walking trails, pavilion areas and much more!

Single-familyProperty Type

2004Year Built

2.07 acresLot Size

$234Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Listed by Rebekah Smith • Bryson City Realty Group, LLC

Contact: rebekahsmith1516@gmail.com

Bought with Tyler Coon • EXP Realty LLC

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4159440

Redfin Estimate

$672,278

$117K since sold in August 2024$9,000 since September

Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale

This home's estimate is 19.6% lower than the average sale price ($836K) of 3 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 19, 2026
$525,000
A
3 beds3.5 baths2,702 sq ft
461 N Mallard Cv, Robbinsville, NC 28771
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$635,000
B
3 beds3 baths2,866 sq ft
91 Double Springs Rd, Almond, NC 28702
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$1,349,000
C
4 beds4.5 baths4,354 sq ft
414 Trails End, Bryson City, NC 28713

Claim this home to receive a free report every month with insights on the changing estimate.

Earn from this home

Refinance

Est. cash available

Get cash now or lower your monthly rate

Rent

$1,758/mo

Redfin rental estimate

List your home for rent

Market trends in 28713, NC

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-List Price

95.4%

+0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$376K

$36K MoM

Avg. days on market

100d

14 days MoM

Recently sold homes

7 MoM

New listings for sale

COMING SOON
$799,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,051 sq ft
18 Fairway Run, Bryson City, NC 28713
$311,000
4 beds2 baths— sq ft
111 Pine St, Bryson City, NC 28713
$634,000
3 beds3.5 baths2,381 sq ft
1120 Grizzly Rdg, Bryson City, NC 28713
FOR SALE BY OWNER
$350,000
1 bed1 bath1,240 sq ft
1690 Alarka Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713
$379,000
3 beds2 baths— sq ft
4161 Ela Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713
$1,695,000
6 beds5 baths4,007 sq ft
5013 Needmore Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713
3D WALKTHROUGH
$249,000
2 beds1 bath768 sq ft
147 Blue Ridge Pkwy, Bryson City, NC 28713
$219,900
2 beds1 bath— sq ft
65 Gibby Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713
$1,875,000
2 beds2 baths— sq ft
903 Minerals Springs Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713
$795,000
4 beds6 baths— sq ft
10435 Lower Alarka Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713
See all

Provided by Redfin

Sale history for 686 Fontana View Rd

Date

Event

Price

CSAOR #26037273

Aug 13, 2024

Sold

$555,500

$193/sq ft

Jul 11, 2024

Contingent

—

Jul 10, 2024

Relisted

—

Jul 9, 2024

Listed

$539,000

$187/sq ft

+30

CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4159440

Aug 13, 2024

Sold

$555,500

$193/sq ft

Jul 11, 2024

Contingent

—

Jul 9, 2024

Listed

$539,000

$187/sq ft

CSAOR #26014916

Feb 19, 2020

Listed

$399,900

$139/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 16, 2018

Sold

$250,000

$87/sq ft

CSAOR #26004096

Feb 3, 2017

Listed

$299,900

$104/sq ft

CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3244722

Jan 20, 2017

Listed

$424,900

$148/sq ft

CSAOR #26003844

Dec 27, 2016

Listed

$449,000

$156/sq ft

Join or sign in to view all info

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,954 (−0.4%)

$86,400 + $307,740

$394,140

2024

$1,963 (+17.6%)

$86,400 + $307,740

$394,140

2022

$1,669

$86,400 + $307,740

$394,140

2021

$1,669 (+24.7%)

$86,400 + $307,740

$394,140

2020

$1,338 (+10.3%)

$86,400 + $307,740

$394,140

2019

$1,213

$150,000 + $166,120

$316,120

2018

$1,213

$150,000 + $166,120

$316,120

2017

$1,213

$150,000 + $166,120

$316,120

2013

$1,213

$150,000 + $166,120

$316,120

Tax history for 686 Fontana View Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,954 (−0.4%)

$86,400 + $307,740

$394,140

2024

$1,963 (+17.6%)

$86,400 + $307,740

$394,140

2022

$1,669

$86,400 + $307,740

$394,140

2021

$1,669 (+24.7%)

$86,400 + $307,740

$394,140

2020

$1,338 (+10.3%)

$86,400 + $307,740

$394,140

2019

$1,213

$150,000 + $166,120

$316,120

2018

$1,213

$150,000 + $166,120

$316,120

2017

$1,213

$150,000 + $166,120

$316,120

2013

$1,213

$150,000 + $166,120

$316,120

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2.07 Acres

Year renovated

2004

Sq. Ft.

1,260

Year built

2004

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Swain County

APN

664202661892

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: 1
Parking Features: Basement, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Parking Space(s)
Garage Spaces: 3
Has Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Upper: 3
# of Bedrooms: Main: 1
# of Bedrooms: 4

Bathroom Information
# of Half Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths: Upper: 1
# of Full Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths: Lower: 1
# of Full Baths (Total): 3
# of Half Baths (Total): 1

Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level

Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Full

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Burning

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Heat Pump
Cooling Information: Heat Pump

Interior Features
Room Count: 3
Interior Features: Hot Tub, Walk-in Closet(s)
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Door Features: Storm Door(s)

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Hardboard Siding, Stone
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch
Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Hot Tub

Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: Boat Ramp, Boat Ramp – Community
Water Body Name: Fontana Lake

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning Specification: None

Lot Information
Lot Features: Private, Wooded, Views
Lot Size Area: 2.07
Lot Size Units: Acres
Elevation: 1500
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Utilities: Satellite Internet Available, Underground Power Lines, Underground Utilities

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: Deed,Manufactured Home Not Allowed,Modular Not Allowed,Short Term Rental Allowed

HOA Information
Association Name: Fontana Lake Estates
Association Email: tfwomble@rocketmail.com
HOA Subject To Dues: Mandatory
HOA Subject To: Required
Association Fee: $1,400
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Annual Expense: 1400.00

School Information
Elementary School: West Swain
Middle Or Junior High School: Swain
High School: Swain

Location Information
Directions: From Bryson City: Travel on 74W towards Murphy. Turn Right onto Hipsher Cove Rd (Enter Gate Code). Continue on Fontana Lake Drive for about 3.6 miles. Turn Right onto Fontana View Road (GPS will say "Black Bear Trl"). Continue until road forks right PAST Eagles Way (which you will see on Left). Stay to Left at fork (road is gravel). Home is second on Right: Home name is "Fontana Lake Escape".

Community Information
Community Features: Gated, Lake Access, Picnic Area, Playground, RV/Boat Storage, Walking Trails

Public facts

Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,260
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.07 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2004
Year Renovated: 2004
County: Swain County
APN: 664202661892

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.: 2875
Living Area: 2875
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,335
Below Grade Finished Area: 540
Sq. Ft. Upper: 1075
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1260
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Basement
Levels: Three
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)

Around this home

Schools

Swain County West Elementary

Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.1mi

5/10

Swain County Middle School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 5.9mi

4/10

Cherokee Extension High School

Public K-12 • Assigned • 6.1mi

Provided by GreatSchools

Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% 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

5/10 Air Factor

6 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years

Provided by First Street

Historical weather

Bryson City, NC • 28713

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

9 hrs

4.3 hrs

JuneDecember

Provided by Shadowmap

Is this your home?

Track this home’s value and nearby sales activity

Nearby similar homes

$699,000

3 beds2 baths— sq ft

2276 Deep Gap Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713

VIDEO TOUR

$1,550,000

3 beds3.5 baths1,996 sq ft

2778 Lakey Creek Road Rd, Franklin, NC 28734

$345,000

2 beds2 baths— sq ft

4842 Hwy 28, Almond, NC 28702

$95,000

2 beds1 bath864 sq ft

744 Arlington Ave, Bryson City, NC 28713

FOR SALE BY OWNER

$249,000

3 beds2 baths1,748 sq ft

76 Bryson Ave, Bryson City, NC 28713

$595,000

3 beds3 baths— sq ft

8207 Hwy 28 N, Almond, NC 28702

New listings for sale in 28713

COMING SOON

$799,000

3 beds2.5 baths2,051 sq ft

18 Fairway Run, Bryson City, NC 28713

$311,000

4 beds2 baths— sq ft

111 Pine St, Bryson City, NC 28713

$634,000

3 beds3.5 baths2,381 sq ft

1120 Grizzly Rdg, Bryson City, NC 28713

FOR SALE BY OWNER

$350,000

1 bed1 bath1,240 sq ft

1690 Alarka Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713

$379,000

3 beds2 baths— sq ft

4161 Ela Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713

$1,695,000

6 beds5 baths4,007 sq ft

5013 Needmore Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713

3D WALKTHROUGH

$249,000

2 beds1 bath768 sq ft

147 Blue Ridge Pkwy, Bryson City, NC 28713

$219,900

2 beds1 bath— sq ft

65 Gibby Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713

$1,875,000

2 beds2 baths— sq ft

903 Minerals Springs Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713

Home values near 686 Fontana View Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
648 Fontana View Rd, Bryson City, NC 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3210 Sq. Ft.	$717,276
167 Wild Orchid Trl, Bryson City, NC 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3270 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
686 Fontana View Rd Apartment 56, Bryson City, NC 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2866 Sq. Ft.	$673,116
545 Fontana Rd, Bryson City, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2343 Sq. Ft.	$667,596

Address	Redfin Estimate
111 Turkey Path, Bryson City, NC 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3724 Sq. Ft.	$898,342
90 Turkey Path, Bryson City, NC 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3648 Sq. Ft.	$1,032,052

Property information provided by CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid when last listed in 2024. This data may not match . Learn more.

More real estate resources

Cities
Zip Codes
Popular Searches

Sylva homes for sale
Franklin homes for sale
Gatlinburg homes for sale

Download the Redfin App on the Apple App Store

Download the Redfin App from the Google Play Store

Join us

Become an Agent

Get referrals

Careers

Find homes faster

About us

Find us

Subsidiaries

Affiliated Business

Countries

United States

Canada

Updated September 2025: By searching, you agree to the Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.

Do not sell or share my personal information.

REDFIN and all REDFIN variants, WALK SCORE, and the R logos, are trademarks of Redfin Corporation, registered or pending in the USPTO.

California DRE #01521930

Redfin is licensed to do business in New York as Redfin Real Estate. NY Standard Operating Procedures

New Mexico Real Estate Licenses

TREC: Info About Brokerage Services, Consumer Protection Notice

All mortgage lending products and information are provided by Rocket Mortgage, LLC | NMLS #3030; www.NMLSConsumerAccess.org. Licensed in 50 states. This site is not authorized by the New York State Department of Financial Services for mortgage solicitation or loan applications activities related to properties located in the State of New York.

Redfin Corporation is an affiliated business of Rocket Limited Partnership. Each company, and their subsidiaries, are separate legal entities operated and managed through its own management and governance structures.

If you are using a screen reader, or having trouble reading this website, please call Redfin Customer Support for help at 1-844-759-7732.

REDFIN IS COMMITTED TO AND ABIDES BY THE FAIR HOUSING ACT AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ACT. READ REDFIN'S FAIR HOUSING POLICY AND THE NEW YORK STATE FAIR HOUSING NOTICE.

GreatSchools Ratings provided by GreatSchools.org.

Houses for rent in Bryson City	Agents near me	Asheville, NC homes for sale	Bryson City Housing Market
Houses for sale near me	Charlotte, NC homes for sale	Apex, NC homes for sale
Land for sale near me	Raleigh, NC homes for sale	Greensboro, NC homes for sale
Open Houses near me	Cary, NC homes for sale	Bryson City Property Records
Condos for sale near me	Durham, NC homes for sale	NC New Listings