OFF MARKET

Off market dec 2021 for $135K

$219,610

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,031/mo

•

785

sq ft

235 Searcy Mountain Rd, Cullowhee, NC 28723

About this home

Affordability in a peaceful mountain setting is all yours in this Cullowhee oasis. Nestled among the trees at the top of Searcy Mountain Road you will find this quaint 2 Bed 1 Bath home perched on a wooded .60 acre lot. Enjoy the serene canopy of trees as you relax on the private front porch. Raised beds on the homesite have produced many small vegetable gardens. University owned hiking trails adjacent to property. Convenient to Western Carolina University, the Tuckaseegee River, Sylva, Dillsboro. The best WNC has to offer- endless outdoor amenities and adventures convenient to the property. 15 Minutes to Sylva, 35 Minutes to Waynesville, 1 hour to Asheville. Minimal to no updating needed in this turnkey mountain home. Refinished vinyl plank floors throughout give the space an updated feel and added depth. Have piece of mind from the efficiency of updated windows and gutters. Additional cleared lot sits above the home for usable space or suitable for another build.

Single-familyProperty Type

1972Year Built

0.6 acresLot Size

$280Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Tyler Davis • Looking Glass Realty AVL LLC

Bought with Janette Vidal • Mountain Oak Properties LLC

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•Source:CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3780910

Redfin Estimate

$219,610

$85K since sold in December 2021$6,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 13.8% lower than the average sale price ($255K) of 3 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 22, 2026
$225,000
A
2 beds2 baths938 sq ft
475 Mountain Forest Est, Sylva, NC 28779
SOLD OCT 14, 2026
$329,000
B
2 beds2 baths1,340 sq ft
293 Dillardtown Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$210,000
C
3 beds1 bath900 sq ft
270 Slim Dillard Rd, Sylva, NC 28779

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Market trends in 28723, NC

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-list price

96.9%

+0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$615K

$268K MoM

Avg. days on market

71d

15 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 21 HRS AGO
$975,000
3 beds2.5 baths— sq ft
160 Tahala Trl, Cullowhee, NC 28723
NEW 25 HRS AGO
$556,000
2 beds3 baths— sq ft
355 Trails End Ln, Cullowhee, NC 28723
3D WALKTHROUGH
$710,000
3 beds3 baths3,162 sq ft
112 Hawks Nest Rdg, Cullowhee, NC 28723
3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,100,000
4 beds4 baths— sq ft
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Sale history for 235 Searcy Mountain Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$630

$31,420 + $131,595

$163,015

2025

$630 (+24.2%)

$31,420 + $131,595

$163,015

2024

$508

$31,420 + $69,270

$100,690

2023

$508

$31,420 + $69,270

$100,690

2022

$508 (+10.5%)

$31,420 + $69,270

$100,690

2021

$459 (+48.9%)

$31,420 + $69,270

$100,690

2020

$309

$31,420 + $69,270

$100,690

2019

$309

$20,160 + $38,920

$59,080

2018

$309 (+1.9%)

$20,160 + $38,920

$59,080

2017

$303 (+0.2%)

$20,160 + $38,920

$59,080

2016

$302 (−8.2%)

$20,160 + $38,920

$59,080

2014

$329

$28,560 + $59,080

$87,640

Tax history for 235 Searcy Mountain Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$630

$31,420 + $131,595

$163,015

2025

$630 (+24.2%)

$31,420 + $131,595

$163,015

2024

$508

$31,420 + $69,270

$100,690

2023

$508

$31,420 + $69,270

$100,690

2022

$508 (+10.5%)

$31,420 + $69,270

$100,690

2021

$459 (+48.9%)

$31,420 + $69,270

$100,690

2020

$309

$31,420 + $69,270

$100,690

2019

$309

$20,160 + $38,920

$59,080

2018

$309 (+1.9%)

$20,160 + $38,920

$59,080

2017

$303 (+0.2%)

$20,160 + $38,920

$59,080

2016

$302 (−8.2%)

$20,160 + $38,920

$59,080

2014

$329

$28,560 + $59,080

$87,640

*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

0.6 Acres

Year renovated

1992

Sq. Ft.

784

Year built

1972

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Jackson County

APN

7559-39-4097

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Driveway, Parking Space - 4+
Other Parking: Parking on a wide flat area, just outside the home

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1

Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Baseboard, Wall Unit(s)

Interior Features
Appliances: Ceiling Fan(s), Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Vinyl

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Construction Status: Complete
Roof: Metal

Exterior Features
Porch: Back,Front,Side
Exterior Features: Fire Pit

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared, Hilly, Level, Mountain View, Private, Steep Slope, Wooded, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 0.6
Lot Size Dimensions: 26136 sf
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Responsibility: Other
Zoning NCM: R-1

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Shared Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Water Heater Information: Electric

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
Restrictions: None

HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: No
HOA Subject To: None

School Information
Elementary School: Unspecified
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Unspecified

Location Information
Directions: From Sylva/Old Cullowhee Rd, Turn Right on Monteith Gap. Follow 1/3 Mile to Turn Right on Ledbetter Rd. Follow Ledbetter for a 1/2 mile to RIGHT on Searcy Mountain Rd. Searcy is a combo paved/gravel. Look for Black Directional FOR SALE Signs as you make your way up the hill. At the T look for Tree with Orange Flagging and the painted #235 < sign. LEFT. Follow to Black Listing Sign at top of hill. Home on the right. Lot up above. GPS will get you there. YES cell service

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 784
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.6 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: 1992
County: Jackson County
APN: 7559-39-4097

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026

Other

Home Information
Total Primary HLA: 785
Living Area: 785
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 785
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 785
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Structure Type: One Story

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Cullowhee Valley School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi

2/10

Jackson County Early College

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi

9/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

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

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 94° expected this year, 19 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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In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in June and 4.5 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Home values near 235 Searcy Mountain Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
260 Searcy Mountain Rd, Cullowhee, NC 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1152 Sq. Ft.	$237,702
308 Searcy Mountain Rd, Cullowhee, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 768 Sq. Ft.	$246,717
35 Cherub Ln, Cullowhee, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 768 Sq. Ft.	$488,668
660 660 Montieth Gap Rd, Cullowhee, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 768 Sq. Ft.	—
809 Ledbetter Rd, Cullowhee, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1080 Sq. Ft.	$200,656
88 Oneida Rd, Cullowhee, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1032 Sq. Ft.	$241,054
172 Barley Ln, Cullowhee, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3653 Sq. Ft.	$493,997

Address	Redfin Estimate
282 Searcy Mountain Rd, Cullowhee, NC 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1568 Sq. Ft.	$331,672
42 Barley Ln, Cullowhee, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1370 Sq. Ft.	$392,223
16 Arkansastrail Trl, Cullowhee, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	—
780 Ledbetter Rd, Cullowhee, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1248 Sq. Ft.	$279,622
7 Grad House Ln, Cullowhee, NC 5 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 3555 Sq. Ft.	$3,056,198
19 Arkansas Trl, Cullowhee, NC 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 749 Sq. Ft.	$222,329
17 Arkansas Trl, Cullowhee, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 832 Sq. Ft.	$217,427

Address	Redfin Estimate
157 Searcy Mountain Rd, Cullowhee, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1992 Sq. Ft.	$316,669
171 Barley Ln, Cullowhee, NC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2725 Sq. Ft.	$567,218
60 Oneida Rd, Cullowhee, NC - Beds \| - Baths \| 2704 Sq. Ft.	—
18 Arkansas Trl, Cullowhee, NC 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1012 Sq. Ft.	$150,849
79 Oneida Rd, Cullowhee, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 800 Sq. Ft.	$214,464
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