There is an alternative to living tiny – living small in a site-built home surrounded by gorgeous property. Go at your own pace in this private one-bedroom, one bath home with all kinds of perks inside to maximize your living space. The bedroom (with lots of storage) and sunroom are near the creek and woods, but you’ll want to spend most of your time outside. The family room is open with a cozy gas burning fireplace, long kitchen island back framed by the kitchen along with a bump out area for laundry storage and tons of front windows for natural light to flow through the cottage. This little mountain getaway allows you to plant yourself smack-dab in the middle of nature. In case you have a small camper or RV – no problem fitting in the driveway. Extras are storage shed, compost area, small garden, privacy and no restrictions! This is home is sold as is. Any/All offers should be submitted by 5pm on Friday September 2 and they will then be reviewed by seller.
Single-familyProperty Type
1969Year Built
0.38 acresLot Size
$308Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Julie Lapkoff• Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Waynesville
Listed by Darrin Graves• Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Waynesville
Contact: mtsforu@yahoo.com
Bought with Nedra Creason• WEICHERT, Realtors - Unlimited
LITTLE MOUNTAIN GET AWAY TUCKED IN THE COUNTRY!!!COTTAGE LOCATED ON A BEAUTIFUL PARCEL OF LAND WITH CREEK/STREAM...WITH SITTING AREA BY THE STREAM..LOW MAINTENANCE PROPERTY PROVIDES JUST ENOUGH FOR YOUR QUIET LITTLE GETAWAY FROM THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE..GOOD PARKING AREA IN CASE YOU HAVE CAMPER OR RV...PROPERTY COULD SUPPORT A NICE LITTLE GARDEN AREA TOO...JUST RIGHT!!!
Public Records
Jul 18, 2003
Sold
$56,000
$114/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$854 (+8.6%)
$16,700 + $79,800
$96,500
2025
$786 (+10.0%)
$16,700 + $79,800
$96,500
2024
$715
$16,700 + $79,800
$96,500
2023
$715 (+229.0%)
$16,700 + $72,900
$89,600
2022
$217
$16,700 + $72,900
$89,600
2021
$217 (+9.6%)
$16,700 + $55,100
$71,800
2020
$198
$16,700 + $43,800
$60,500
2019
$198
$16,700 + $43,800
$60,500
2018
$198 (−64.6%)
$16,700 + $43,800
$60,500
2017
$560 (+1.1%)
$16,700 + $43,800
$60,500
2016
$554 (+18.6%)
$19,500 + $41,900
$61,400
2014
$467
$19,500 + $41,900
$61,400
Tax history for 244 Owens Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$854 (+8.6%)
$16,700 + $79,800
$96,500
2025
$786 (+10.0%)
$16,700 + $79,800
$96,500
2024
$715
$16,700 + $79,800
$96,500
2023
$715 (+229.0%)
$16,700 + $72,900
$89,600
2022
$217
$16,700 + $72,900
$89,600
2021
$217 (+9.6%)
$16,700 + $55,100
$71,800
2020
$198
$16,700 + $43,800
$60,500
2019
$198
$16,700 + $43,800
$60,500
2018
$198 (−64.6%)
$16,700 + $43,800
$60,500
2017
$560 (+1.1%)
$16,700 + $43,800
$60,500
2016
$554 (+18.6%)
$19,500 + $41,900
$61,400
2014
$467
$19,500 + $41,900
$61,400
*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
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.32 Acres
Year renovated
1969
Sq. Ft.
480
Year built
1969
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Haywood County
APN
8609316933
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Parking Space - 4+
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level, Utility Room
Fireplace Information
Fireplace Features: Ventless
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Space Heater, Propane, Window Unit(s)
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 173
Sq. Ft. Unheated Main: 173
Interior Features
Interior Features: Kitchen Island, Window Treatments
Appliances: Ceiling Fan(s), Oven, Refrigerator
Flooring: Laminate, Tile
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Roof: Metal
Exterior Features
Porch: Back,Enclosed Patio,Front
Doors Windows: Pocket Doors
Exterior Features: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Hilly, Creek/Stream, Wooded, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 0.38
Lot Size Units: Acres
Elevation: 2500
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Filtration System, Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
Restrictions: None
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Jonathan Valley
Middle Or Junior High School: Waynesville
High School: Tuscola
Location Information
Directions: From Waynesville take 276 North almost to I-40. Make a left on Joe Carver Road and follow Joe Carver to Owens Road and make a right - go past the farm and to the property on the right. GPS will work.
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 480
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1969
Year Renovated: 1969
County: Haywood County
APN: 8609316933
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 27, 2026
Other
Green Information
Green Building Features: g-No VOC Coatings
Home Information
Total Primary HLA: 492
Living Area: 492
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 492
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 492
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Structure Type: One Story
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Jonathan Valley Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.7mi
8/10
Waynesville Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.0mi
4/10
Tuscola High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.9mi
7/10
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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
8 days above 93° expected this year, 24 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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Estimated sale price
$144,000 – $175,000
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