LOOKING FOR A PRIVATE RETREAT THAT HAS BEEN REMODELED AND UPDATED - BETTER THAN NEW - COZY CHALET NAME "GINGERBREAD HOUSE" located in the heart of Nantahala overlooking Nantahala River - porches to enjoy serene outdoors, living area as vinyl plank, wood like floors, new kitchen has stainless steel appliances - Stove, Refrigerator & Microwave, bath on main floor with tub, shower, ceramic, laundry area, upstairs has large loft with closet, Heat Pump for heating & cooling. Outside is picturesque with greenhouse and potting shed, building built into the hillside with concrete interior walls could be can house, root cellar; stone wall, easy access from Wayah Road.
Single-familyProperty Type
1976Year Built
1.96 acresLot Size
$403Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Imagean Adams• Ralph L Crisp Realty
Bought with Janine Boulay-Seibert• Old Town Brokers
Unusual Mountain Chalet - not occupied in the last 10 years - could be cozy cabin located across road from roaring Nantahala River in Mt. Tabor subdivision - access off Wayah Road. Great Handi-man special.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$600
$39,770 + $123,380
$163,150
2024
$600 (+2.0%)
$39,770 + $110,790
$150,560
2023
$588 (+10.7%)
$39,770 + $110,890
$150,660
2022
$531
$23,830 + $66,100
$89,930
2021
$531 (+4.5%)
$23,830 + $66,100
$89,930
2020
$508 (+2.6%)
$23,830 + $66,100
$89,930
2019
$495 (+4.2%)
$23,830 + $66,100
$89,930
2018
$476 (+66.1%)
$37,240 + $54,840
$92,080
2017
$286 (−16.3%)
$37,240 + $54,840
$92,080
2016
$342 (+7.2%)
$37,240 + $54,840
$92,080
2015
$319 (+5.6%)
$37,240 + $22,570
$59,810
2014
$302
$44,100 + $26,600
$70,700
Tax history for 21965 Wayah Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$600
$39,770 + $123,380
$163,150
2024
$600 (+2.0%)
$39,770 + $110,790
$150,560
2023
$588 (+10.7%)
$39,770 + $110,890
$150,660
2022
$531
$23,830 + $66,100
$89,930
2021
$531 (+4.5%)
$23,830 + $66,100
$89,930
2020
$508 (+2.6%)
$23,830 + $66,100
$89,930
2019
$495 (+4.2%)
$23,830 + $66,100
$89,930
2018
$476 (+66.1%)
$37,240 + $54,840
$92,080
2017
$286 (−16.3%)
$37,240 + $54,840
$92,080
2016
$342 (+7.2%)
$37,240 + $54,840
$92,080
2015
$319 (+5.6%)
$37,240 + $22,570
$59,810
2014
$302
$44,100 + $26,600
$70,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.96 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
498
Year built
1976
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
6517728442
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Gravel, No Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump, Electric
Interior Features
Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Appliances: Refrigerator, Range, Microwave, Electric Water Heater
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Fireplace Features: None
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 3
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Garden
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Fencing: Wood
Roof: Metal
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 588
Levels: One and One Half
Foundation Details: Raised
Property Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Other Structures: Storage, Outbuilding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Lot Information
Frontage Type: River
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size : 1.96
Lot Size Dimensions: 1.96 acres
Lot Size Area: 1.96
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.96
Zoning: None
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $687.30
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Location Information
Directions: Andrews, east on US hwy 19/74,right on Wayah Road for approx.4 miles house on left, see sign.
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 498
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 1.96 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: 2012
County: Macon County
APN: 6517728442
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Mountain Lakes Board of REALTORS®
Around this home
Schools
Nantahala School
Public K-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
6/10
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Climate risks
3/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 10-16% chance 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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 91° 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
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$226,000 – $273,000
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