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Sold
$359,020
Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,788/mo
2
bd
•
2 ba
•
1,050
sq ft

290 Gem Creek Rd, Cullowhee, NC 28723

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About this home

If you are looking for a beautiful home nestled in the Smoky mountains with total peace and quiet, then your search is over. Sitting at 3,360' elevation, this beautiful 2 bed/2 bath home has 1,050 sq/ft of finished living space and an unfinished basement that is already framed, insulated, has one bedroom almost complete and is waiting to be finished to add an additional 1,050 sq/ft of living space. Enjoy the amazing views of the mountains while relaxing on over 250sq/ft of outdoor partially covered deck space, or enjoy sitting around the fire pit in the back yard. This private home is nestled on . 77 acres in a beautiful area, approximately 1 mile from the public boat landing and public beach at Lake Glenville. One thing this home has is reliable high speed internet (not satellite internet). This home is perfect for the avid fisherman or outdoors type, or for someone who just wants to enjoy the peace and quiet that nature has to offer.

Single-familyProperty Type
2008Year Built
0.77 acresLot Size
$342Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$359,020
$139K since sold in September 2021$11K since September

This home's estimate is 42.2% lower than the average sale price ($622K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$2,032/mo
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Market trends in 28723, NC

Sale history for 290 Gem Creek Rd

Tax history for 290 Gem Creek Rd

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Public record

Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.77 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,050
Year built
2008
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jackson County
APN
7545-94-0475
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 2026.

Property details

Around this home

Schools

Blue Ridge School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 6.3mi

5/10
Blue Ridge Virtual Early College

Public 7-12 • Assigned • 6.3mi

4/10
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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

1/10 Heat Factor

6 days above 90° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

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

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Sun exposure

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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