This rustic farm house is located near Baines Mountain in the East Alarka community situated in a private setting surrounded by the beauty of nature, mountains, streams and waterfalls. Property offers a babbling branch in the back of the home with natural waterfalls for year round enjoyment and relaxation. Home boosts 4 large bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, an open concept kitchen, living and dining area with large windows and a ton of natural light. HUGE family room with gas log fireplace, combined with a rec/game area and office...the perfect gathering place! An additional bonus, home features a sizable butler kitchen with pantry, perfect for all your food prepping and storage needs. Nice size wood deck with sunken hot tub, a screened outdoor sitting area and a covered front porch. Plenty of room for parking, nice size storage shed and carport area. A 14 minute drive to downtown Bryson City. Buildable cleared lot included, located on the carport side of the property.
Exterior Features: Hot Tub, Outbuilding(s), Satellite Internet Available, Shed(s)
Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: None
Water Body Name: Fontana Lake
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Mountain View, Waterfall, Private, Views, Year Round View
Lot Size Area: 4.18
Elevation: 2000
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Zoning NCM: RES
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Swain
Middle Or Junior High School: Swain
High School: Swain
Location Information
Directions: From Bryson City; Take US-74 W towards Murphy, Take exit 47 (Alarka Rd) Turn Left, follow approximately 2 miles and then turn left onto East Alarka Rd. Follow for 1.3 miles, then turn left onto Baines Mountain Rd. Go 0.2 miles and turn right onto Stable Rd. Home on left.
Community Information
Community Features: Hot Tub
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,590
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 3.73 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Swain County
APN: 667203249112
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 3466
Sq. Ft. Upper: 1090
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 2376
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 3466
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Structure Type: 2 Story
Around this home
Schools
Swain County West Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.0mi
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Swain County Middle School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi
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Cherokee Extension High School
Public K-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi
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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 94° expected this year, 22 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
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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.