Enjoy the long range views from the front deck of this quaint 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath cottage located in the Balsam community of Jackson Co. This home would make a great 1st time home buyer or an investment /rental / vacation home in the mountains!! Located just a short distance from the Blue Ridge Parkway entrance and the old historic Balsam Mountain Inn. Approx. 5 mi to the Walmart/Waynesville exit off the Great Smoky Mountains Expressway. The home sits on slightly less than 1 acre, with an attached carport which could possibly be used to expand the home. 2 storage buildings come with the property!
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Carpet, Tile
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Cedar Shake, Wood
Roof: Metal
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
Fencing: Fenced
Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: None
Property Information
Development Status: Completed
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Accessibility Features: Two or More Access Exits
Zoning: None
Zoning Specification: None
Lot Information
Lot Features: Sloped
Lot Size Area: 0.94
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.94
Lot Size Dimensions: irregular
Elevation: 2500
Road Surface Type: Concrete, Gravel, Paved
Road Responsibility: Other - See Remarks
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Location
HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: No
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Unspecified
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Smoky Mountain
Location Information
Directions: From Waynesville take 19/23-74 toward Sylva just as you cross into Jackson Co. Turn L on Candlestick Lane then take immediate R on Cabin Flats Rd. stay R (horseshoe curve cross RR tracks on Old Balsam Depot Rd.) go approx. 1/3 of a mile and stay L on Dark Ridge Rd. Go approx 500 ft to drive on R.
Community Information
Community Features: None
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 884
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.94 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1984
Year Renovated: —
County: Jackson County
APN: 7683-15-1574
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Other
Business Information
Other Sq. Ft.: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 1
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 884
Living Area: 884
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Above Grade Finished Area: 884
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 884
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 884
Foundation Details: Crawl Space, Other - See Remarks
Levels: One
Team Information
List Office AOR: Charlotte Regional Realtor Association
Around this home
Schools
Scotts Creek Elementary
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 5.0mi
6/10
Smoky Mountain High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.9mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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
2/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 86° expected this year, 24 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Sylva, NC • 28707
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.5 hours in
June and 4.6 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.