Manufactured home on flat 1.6 acre lot, on bold Alarka Creek. Four seasons room increases living space. Keeps toys/vehicles in attached 2-bay garage. Creek is stocked just up the road & fishing is good. Easy access off state maintained paved road. If walking is your thing, then a hike up the gravel road to Big Laurel is perfect! Shady & cool in summer w/view of rushing creek all the way up. This property has plenty of room for a garden & some chickens. Great getaway or year-round living.
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
1.6 acresLot Size
$211Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Sherry Jones• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Great Smokys Realty
Doublewide manufactured home on a beautiful flat 1.6 AC lot on bold Alarka Creek. Additional four seasons room increases the living space and keep your toys and/or vehicles in the attached two bay garage. Also an additional detached garage on the property. The creek is stocked just up the road and the fishing is good. Easy access off state maintained paved road. If walking is your thing then a hike up the gravel road to the Big Laurel is perfect, shady and cool in the summer with a view of the rushing creek all the way up. This property has plenty of room for a garden and some chickens. Great getaway or year round living.
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3130332
Nov 18, 2015
Listed
$89,000
$72/sq ft
CSAOR #25950732
Oct 6, 2014
Listed
$89,000
$72/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$423
$33,040 + $42,060
$75,100
2024
$423 (+9.7%)
$33,040 + $42,060
$75,100
2023
$385
$33,040 + $42,060
$75,100
2022
$385
$33,040 + $42,060
$75,100
2021
$385 (+43.8%)
$33,040 + $42,060
$75,100
2020
$268
$33,040 + $42,060
$75,100
2019
$268
$28,650 + $24,950
$53,600
2018
$268
$28,650 + $24,950
$53,600
2017
$268 (+0.4%)
$28,650 + $24,950
$53,600
2016
$267
$28,650 + $24,950
$53,600
2015
$267
$28,650 + $24,950
$53,600
2014
$267 (−0.4%)
$28,650 + $24,950
$53,600
2013
$268
$28,650 + $24,950
$53,600
Tax history for 8508 Alarka Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$423
$33,040 + $42,060
$75,100
2024
$423 (+9.7%)
$33,040 + $42,060
$75,100
2023
$385
$33,040 + $42,060
$75,100
2022
$385
$33,040 + $42,060
$75,100
2021
$385 (+43.8%)
$33,040 + $42,060
$75,100
2020
$268
$33,040 + $42,060
$75,100
2019
$268
$28,650 + $24,950
$53,600
2018
$268
$28,650 + $24,950
$53,600
2017
$268 (+0.4%)
$28,650 + $24,950
$53,600
2016
$267
$28,650 + $24,950
$53,600
2015
$267
$28,650 + $24,950
$53,600
2014
$267 (−0.4%)
$28,650 + $24,950
$53,600
2013
$268
$28,650 + $24,950
$53,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Microwave
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Manufactured
Construction Materials: Wood
Roof: Composition
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type Additional: Manufactured Doublewide
Other Structures: Barn(s)
Zoning: R-1
Zoning Specification: R-1
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Open Lot, Creek/Stream, Views
Lot Size Area: 1.6
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.6
Elevation: 2500
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Shared Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Location
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: West Swain
Middle Or Junior High School: Swain
High School: Swain
Location Information
Directions: From Bryson City, take Hwy 74 W to Exit #64. Left across the bridge & follow upper Alarka about 7 miles. See mailbox with #8508 and real estate sign on the right.
Community Information
Community Features: None
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,458
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.18 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Swain County
APN: 668000887068
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Other
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 1
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1242
Living Area: 1242
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,242
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1242
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 1242
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Team Information
List Office AOR: CAROLINA SMOKIES ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS INC
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Schools
Swain County West Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 6.0mi
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Swain County Middle School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 6.4mi
4/10
Cherokee Extension High School
Public K-12 • Assigned • 6.5mi
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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
2/10 Heat Factor
9 days above 91° expected this year, 27 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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