Rainbow Springs Blue Ribbon Trout Waters with a 2 bedroom 2 bath log home, hardwood floors throughout. Forest Service surrounding the Rainbow Springs Community with several miles of private fishing on the Nantahala River. Gated. You will have to cross a Ford to get to the property. This is truly a unique area in the Carolina mountains and the Eastern United States. Deeded access to 2 miles of one of the Eastern U. S. premier trout streams. USFS, wildlife, the real vision of the perfect log cabin on a pristine wild river. Also has access to Nantahala Lake!
Single-familyProperty Type
2000Year Built
0.76 acresLot Size
Listed by Marty Kimsey• Re/Max Elite Realty
Contact: 8283494600
Bought with Connie Coker• Keller Williams Realty Of Franklin
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Public record
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Clay County
APN
73-4885
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Last updated by owner on Jan 30, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: No Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Exhaust Fan, Electric
Interior Features
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Furnished: Furnished
Appliances: Electric Range, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Hardwood
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Pool Information
Has Spa/Hot Tub
Spa Features: Bath
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Construction Materials: Log
Property Features
Has View
Accessibility Features: Therapeutic Whirlpool
Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Residential
Land Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Information
Lot Features: Private
Road Frontage Type: None
Lot Size Area: 33,105.6
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.76
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $749.41
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Shared Well
Utilities: Sewer Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Location Information
Directions: 64 West to Right on Rainbow Springs Road. Take left onto Water Gauge Road. Left on Tate Cove Road. You will cross the ford. Third house on Right. Listing office sign in yard. You will need 4 x 4 to cross ford.
Subdivision Name: Rainbow Springs
Public facts
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Baths: —
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Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Clay County
APN: 73-4885
Home facts updated by county records on Jan 30, 2026
Other
Listing Information
AttributionContact: 8283494600
Around this home
Schools
Hayesville Primary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 12.1mi
Hayesville Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 12.4mi
4/10
Hayesville High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 12.4mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 90° expected this year, 23 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, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
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