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SOLD
$671,570
2
bd
2 ba
1,300
sq ft

8686 Alarka Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713

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About this home

Mountain cabin tucked up in the woods with no neighbors! PRIVACY AT ITS FINEST! Alarka creek boarders the house in the front. Nice easily accessed road leading to the cabin. Lots of decking to enjoy the mountains and listen to the roaring creek. Main level has 2 nice bedrooms with bath. Open kitchen/living room and dining room. HUGE stone wood burning fireplace in the middle of the living room. Huge loft bedroom/game room upstairs. Basement as lots of possibilities. Laundry room is in the basement. Couple other large rooms. Lots of room to roam outdoors. Cabin is currently on vacation rental program. Additional land can be used for future development or keep for privacy.

Single-familyProperty Type
2003Year Built
23.98 acresLot Size
$517Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$671,570
$279K since last sold$11K since July

This home's estimate is 66.1% higher than the average sale price ($404K) of 3 comparable homes.

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Tax history for 8686 Alarka Rd

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Public record

Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
Lot depth
Lot size
23.98 Acres
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
1,300
Year built
2003
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Swain County
APN
668000970200
Parking Spaces
Basement
Accessible
HOA Dues
Garage
Features
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.

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Schools

Swain County West Elementary

Public K-5 • Assigned • 6.1mi

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Swain County Middle School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 6.5mi

4/10
Cherokee Extension High School

Public K-12 • Assigned • 6.6mi

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

10/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ chance 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

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

4/10 Air Factor

5 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years

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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.

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