RUSHING CREEK...NO EXAGGERATION...A WOW!!! See & hear the creek that runs beside of this home. This serene setting is a one of a kind find in the current Haywood County real estate market. This home has been loved & improved by the current owner; see your agent for a list of improvements. This home offers a spacious sized living room w/fireplace, upgraded kitchen, split bedroom floorplan. The covered front porch overlooks the creek; as does the side deck w/hot tub. Single car garage in the front & single car carport in the rear. Home is suitable for vacation/seasonal, rental, or year-round use. Easy year-round access; off of state maintained paved road. Located near Purchase Knob, Cataloochee Ski Area, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Cataloochee Valley, Harmon Den, Pisgah National Forest. Just minutes to the heart of Maggie Valley or the historic downtown Waynesville, drive to Asheville without passing through a traffic light. I-40 is 5 minutes away; Asheville 35 minutes away.
Single-familyProperty Type
1986Year Built
1.49 acresLot Size
$274Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Ellis Morris• Keller Williams Great Smokies
Bought with Stan Holden• Keller Williams Great Smokies
A RARE FIND INDEED!! OVER 550 FT. OF RUSHING WATER!BOLD CASCADING CREEK WITH MINI WATERFALLS ACCENTS THIS BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAIN HOME PROPERTY. WELL MAINTAINED HOME WITH ROCKING CHAIR PORCH AND SEPARATE GAZEBO TO ENJOY A VIEW. SEVERAL SITTING AREAS ALONG CREEK WITH FIREPIT. OVER 400 FT NATURE TRAILS. HOME BOASTS WOOD FIREPLACE,3 BEDROOMS AND 2 BATHS AND ALL SITTING ON 1.5 ACRES OF EASY ACCESSIBLE PROPERTY. PERFECT
Public Records
Jul 24, 2009
Sold
$240,000
$154/sq ft
Public Records
May 2, 1997
Sold
$127,750
$82/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,784 (+6.2%)
$41,200 + $208,800
$250,000
2024
$1,680
$41,200 + $208,800
$250,000
2023
$1,680 (+2.2%)
$41,200 + $204,200
$245,400
2022
$1,644
$41,200 + $204,200
$245,400
2021
$1,644 (+19.1%)
$41,200 + $204,200
$245,400
2020
$1,380 (−0.4%)
$41,200 + $145,200
$186,400
2019
$1,385
$41,200 + $145,200
$186,400
2018
$1,385
$41,200 + $145,200
$186,400
2017
$1,385 (+0.6%)
$41,200 + $145,200
$186,400
2016
$1,377 (+9.5%)
$42,500 + $148,200
$190,700
2014
$1,257
$42,500 + $148,200
$190,700
Tax history for 2506 Hemphill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,784 (+6.2%)
$41,200 + $208,800
$250,000
2024
$1,680
$41,200 + $208,800
$250,000
2023
$1,680 (+2.2%)
$41,200 + $204,200
$245,400
2022
$1,644
$41,200 + $204,200
$245,400
2021
$1,644 (+19.1%)
$41,200 + $204,200
$245,400
2020
$1,380 (−0.4%)
$41,200 + $145,200
$186,400
2019
$1,385
$41,200 + $145,200
$186,400
2018
$1,385
$41,200 + $145,200
$186,400
2017
$1,385 (+0.6%)
$41,200 + $145,200
$186,400
2016
$1,377 (+9.5%)
$42,500 + $148,200
$190,700
2014
$1,257
$42,500 + $148,200
$190,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Interior Features: Cable Available, Hot Tub, Split Bedroom
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Vinyl
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Stone, Vinyl Siding
Roof: Metal
Exterior Features
Porch: Covered,Front,Side
Exterior Features: Hot Tub, Shed(s), Wired Internet Available
Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: Other
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Creek Front, Paved, Rolling Slope, Sloped, Creek/Stream, Wooded, Winter View
Lot Size Area: 1.489
Elevation: 3000
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Zoning NCM: R-1
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Shared Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
Restrictions: Square Feet,Subdivision
Restrictions Description: See attachments
HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: No
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Jonathan Valley
Middle Or Junior High School: Waynesville
High School: Tuscola
Location Information
Directions: In Maggie Valley (Waynesville 28785); at the intersection of Jonathan Creek Rd/Hwy 276N & Soco Rd/Hwy 19S…take Jonathan Creek Rd and go north 2.3 miles, (L) on Hemphill Rd and go 2.5 miles to home on the right. From Asheville take I-40 West to exit 20 and go South on Hemphill Rd/Hwy 276S for approximately 3.3 miles, (R) on Hemphill Rd and go 2.5 miles to home on the right.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,620
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.49 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1986
Year Renovated: 1986
County: Haywood County
APN: 7698351204
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 20, 2026
Other
Home Information
Total Primary HLA: 1558
Living Area: 1558
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1558
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Sq. Ft. Additional: 0
Building Area Total: 1558
Foundation Details: Basement Garage Door, Crawl Space
Structure Type: One Story
Around this home
Schools
Jonathan Valley Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.8mi
8/10
Waynesville Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.4mi
4/10
Tuscola High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.7mi
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
2/10 Heat Factor
10 days above 88° expected this year, 28 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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Historical weather
Waynesville, NC • 28785
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
June and 4.6 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$406,000 – $491,000
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