Charming 2 bedroom, 1 bath 1930’s cottage located in the beautiful Lake Junaluska area, 10 minutes to historic downtown Waynesville and extremely close to all local amenities. This home has original hardwood floors, a beautiful fenced back yard (with raised garden beds, a chicken enclosure and a fire pit), a spacious basement/workshop, and a recently added back deck to enjoy a crisp fall evening! The kitchen features rustic wood countertops and stainless steal appliances, with ample cabinet and counter space. New shingle roof installed in 2018, and new double-paned vinyl windows in 2020. Baseboard electric heat keeps this little cottage nice and toasty in the colder months. Perfect opportunity for rental income or seasonal/full time living in the beautiful blue ridge mountains!
Single-familyProperty Type
1935Year Built
4,356 sq ftLot Size
$341Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by John Kirchiro• Keller Williams Professionals
Bought with Mia Carver• Keller Williams Great Smokies
Outstanding opportunity for home ownership with this charming cottage close to all local amenities and quick access to the highly desirable Lake Junaluska area. This cottage offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bath with abundant natural light, hardwood floors, updated bathroom and eat in kitchen with chic wood countertops and stainless steel appliances. New shingle roof installed in 2018, central heat, spacious basement workshop with storage area PLUS a fenced backyard with fire pit. Home offers total paved access on a state maintained road and city water and sewer. Truly perfect for seasonal or full time living with excellent potential for rental income.
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3339607
Jan 18, 2018
Sold
$104,000
$173/sq ft
Jan 16, 2018
Listed
$89,900
$150/sq ft
Jan 16, 2018
Listed
—
+7
A charming cottage style home minutes from hospital, interstate, walking track, and all of Lake Junaluska's amenities. Priced to buy, easy access, paved roads with rural setting but so close to everything in Haywood County. Would make a good rental property also.
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #NCM535349
Sep 28, 2015
Sold
$46,500
$78/sq ft
Sep 28, 2015
Sold
$46,500
$78/sq ft
Mar 27, 2013
Listed
$49,900
$83/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 27, 2008
Sold
$57,000
$95/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,048 (+1.7%)
$18,900 + $99,600
$118,500
2024
$1,030 (+4.7%)
$18,900 + $99,600
$118,500
2023
$983 (+5.0%)
$19,300 + $96,800
$116,100
2022
$937
$19,300 + $96,800
$116,100
2021
$937 (+95.4%)
$19,300 + $96,800
$116,100
2020
$479 (−1.0%)
$19,300 + $25,200
$44,500
2019
$484
$19,300 + $25,200
$44,500
2018
$484
$19,300 + $25,200
$44,500
2017
$484 (+1.3%)
$19,300 + $25,200
$44,500
2016
$478 (+21.9%)
$11,000 + $33,800
$44,800
2014
$392
$11,000 + $33,800
$44,800
Tax history for 1585 County Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,048 (+1.7%)
$18,900 + $99,600
$118,500
2024
$1,030 (+4.7%)
$18,900 + $99,600
$118,500
2023
$983 (+5.0%)
$19,300 + $96,800
$116,100
2022
$937
$19,300 + $96,800
$116,100
2021
$937 (+95.4%)
$19,300 + $96,800
$116,100
2020
$479 (−1.0%)
$19,300 + $25,200
$44,500
2019
$484
$19,300 + $25,200
$44,500
2018
$484
$19,300 + $25,200
$44,500
2017
$484 (+1.3%)
$19,300 + $25,200
$44,500
2016
$478 (+21.9%)
$11,000 + $33,800
$44,800
2014
$392
$11,000 + $33,800
$44,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,269 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1935
Sq. Ft.
554
Year built
1935
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Haywood County
APN
8627026160
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: In Kitchen
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Baseboard, Window Unit(s)
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 512
Sq. Ft. Unheated Basement: 512
Interior Features
Interior Features: Basement Shop
Appliances: Electric Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator
Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features
Porch: Covered,Front
Exterior Features: Fence
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Paved
Lot Size Area: 0.1
Elevation: 2500
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Zoning NCM: RES
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: No
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Junaluska
Middle Or Junior High School: Waynesville
High School: Tuscola
Location Information
Directions: Take County Road from Hwy 209 and follow to 1585 on right.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 554
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,269 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: 1935
County: Haywood County
APN: 8627026160
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Home Information
Total Primary HLA: 600
Living Area: 600
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 600
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 600
Foundation Details: Basement, Basement Outside Entrance
Structure Type: One Story Basement
Around this home
Schools
Junaluska Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.7mi
8/10
Waynesville Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.7mi
4/10
Tuscola High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
7/10
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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
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, 21 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Waynesville, NC • 28785
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$195,000 – $236,000
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