This home is in a serene location with AMAZING mountain views on just over an acre. Your new home features a huge deck, that runs the length of the house, giving plenty of room for outdoor entertaining, while enjoying the expansive views. You'll appreciate the fruit trees and colorful perennial gardens. The living room floor to ceiling windows, are situated to relish those same views. Enjoy family holidays with your gracious dining area, open kitchen, and breakfast bar. Working from home or homeschooling is easy with your in-home office. Need some extra room for crafts, a game room, or a home gym? We've got you covered. We don't want to forget your garage workshop, with it's own door, that doesn't interfere with the two car garage. With a new roof, new HVAC, new appliances, updated bathrooms and kitchen, new flooring in the bedrooms, as well as recently cleaned chimney and ducts, your new home is ready for you to move in and enjoy. Only 5 miles off of I-40, and none of the noise.
Single-familyProperty Type
1975Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$261Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Stefany Mills• Dwell Realty Group
Bought with Mary Cade Mainwaring• Town and Mountain Realty
This home is in a serene location with AMAZING mountain views on 1-27 acres depending on your land requirements(additional land can be purchase separate from this listing). An Arts and Craft 3 bedroom home features surrounding decks and well-appointed living room, gracious adjoining dining room and open kitchen with breakfast bar, plus adjacent library/Study and two more bonus rooms. Large Windows towards our beautiful mountain views and horse facilities below. Horse Barn with oversize stalls, tack room and 8000 sq foot covered and lighted riding arena, 5 pasture turns outs, riding trail land and pond is just part of the community amenities. Home/Living space is waiting for a new owner with their own design. Whether used as a private residence or a equestrian facility this property is full of possibilities and will not disappoint even the pickiest of buyers. Terrific location is only 10 minutes from Downtown Waynesville.
Public Records
Apr 26, 2005
Sold
$187,500
$87/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,591 (+3.7%)
$39,900 + $334,200
$374,100
2024
$2,497
$39,900 + $334,200
$374,100
2023
$2,497 (+2.3%)
$39,900 + $334,200
$374,100
2022
$2,441 (+16.2%)
$39,900 + $334,200
$374,100
2021
$2,101 (+27.7%)
$39,900 + $278,400
$318,300
2020
$1,645 (−0.3%)
$32,000 + $193,200
$225,200
2019
$1,650
$32,000 + $193,200
$225,200
2018
$1,650
$32,000 + $193,200
$225,200
2017
$1,650 (−1.6%)
$32,000 + $193,200
$225,200
2016
$1,678 (+10.1%)
$36,500 + $199,700
$236,200
2014
$1,524
$36,500 + $199,700
$236,200
Tax history for 251 Riding High Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,591 (+3.7%)
$39,900 + $334,200
$374,100
2024
$2,497
$39,900 + $334,200
$374,100
2023
$2,497 (+2.3%)
$39,900 + $334,200
$374,100
2022
$2,441 (+16.2%)
$39,900 + $334,200
$374,100
2021
$2,101 (+27.7%)
$39,900 + $278,400
$318,300
2020
$1,645 (−0.3%)
$32,000 + $193,200
$225,200
2019
$1,650
$32,000 + $193,200
$225,200
2018
$1,650
$32,000 + $193,200
$225,200
2017
$1,650 (−1.6%)
$32,000 + $193,200
$225,200
2016
$1,678 (+10.1%)
$36,500 + $199,700
$236,200
2014
$1,524
$36,500 + $199,700
$236,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Walk In Pantry
Appliances: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features
Porch: Covered,Deck,Porch-Wrap Around
Doors Windows: Screen Door(s)
Exterior Features: Fence
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Long Range View, Mountain View, Year Round View
Lot Size Area: 1
Elevation: 2500
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Shared Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Water Heater Information: Propane
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Unspecified
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Unspecified
Location Information
Directions: From Asheville: I-40 West for 20.4 miles to exit 24 (onto NC 209 toward Lake Junaluska). 209 for 3.4 miles to right on Iron Duff. In 1.2 miles stay right on Iron Duff. In 250 ft, continue left on Iron Duff. Drive .4 miles to slight left on Stevenson Cove. In .2 miles, stay left on Stevenson Cove. Drive .5 miles to left on Riding High. Dwell Sign is at the bottom. Follow up and to the right to the Dwell arrow at the end of the driveway to 251 Riding High.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,488
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.06 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1975
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Haywood County
APN: 8619515539
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 2158
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 2158
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 2158
Foundation Details: Basement, Basement Outside Entrance
Structure Type: 1 Story
Around this home
Schools
Riverbend Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.1mi
8/10
Waynesville Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.9mi
4/10
Tuscola High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.6mi
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
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° 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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Historical weather
Waynesville, NC • 28785
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
June and 4.8 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$537,000 – $649,000
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