Clean updated cottage on 3.4 acre captivating mountain knoll with long range views and creek. The cottage has been updated this spring with New Metal roof, new fireplace and Gas logs and freshly finished wooded floors. The cottage has been painted and the grounds cleaned to make the property move in ready. Bring your Hiking sticks and be ready for exploring the Smokies. The location could not be more convenient to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Great Smokies and Waynesville. Located in Balsam for High elevation coolness this large property is nicely wooded and easy to access..The cottage is small in square footage but has an open floor plan to maximize the space..The new stone fireplace will ensure a cozy Great room on those Fall and Winter evenings...Watch the snow from your front porch or visit the Cataloochee Ski slope for more Winter fun. Minutes to Waynesville, Cherokee and Asheville...completely private and quite in an affordable price range..
Single-familyProperty Type
1974Year Built
3.4 acresLot Size
$322Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Billy Case• Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Waynesville
Bought with Jason Martini• Keller Williams Professionals
Source:CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3629724
Redfin Estimate
$324,661
$40K since sold in September 2025$15K since September
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This home's estimate is 4.2% higher than the average sale price ($311K) of 6 comparable homes.
Clean updated cottage on 3.4 acre captivating mountain knoll with long range views and creek. The cottage has been updated this spring with New Metal roof, new fireplace and Gas logs and freshly finished wooded floors. The cottage has been painted and the grounds cleaned to make the property move in ready. Bring your Hiking sticks and be ready for exploring the Smokies. The location could not be more convenient to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Great Smokies and Waynesville. Located in Balsam for High elevation coolness this large property is nicely wooded and easy to access..The cottage is small in square footage but has an open floor plan to maximize the space..The new stone fireplace will ensure a cozy Great room on those Fall and Winter evenings...Watch the snow from your front porch or visit the Cataloochee Ski slope for more Winter fun. Minutes to Waynesville, Cherokee and Asheville...completely private and quite in an affordable price range..
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$935 (+13.4%)
$77,630 + $183,611
$261,241
2025
$825 (+6.7%)
$77,630 + $148,049
$225,679
2024
$773
$98,490 + $72,010
$170,500
2023
$773
$98,490 + $72,010
$170,500
2022
$773 (+8.7%)
$98,490 + $72,010
$170,500
2021
$711 (+9.8%)
$98,490 + $72,010
$170,500
2020
$647
$98,490 + $72,010
$170,500
2019
$647
$95,180 + $53,080
$148,260
2018
$647 (+2.3%)
$95,180 + $53,080
$148,260
2017
$633
$95,180 + $53,080
$148,260
2016
$632 (+7.5%)
$95,180 + $53,080
$148,260
2014
$588
$115,140 + $64,920
$180,060
Tax history for 275 Barrett Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$935 (+13.4%)
$77,630 + $183,611
$261,241
2025
$825 (+6.7%)
$77,630 + $148,049
$225,679
2024
$773
$98,490 + $72,010
$170,500
2023
$773
$98,490 + $72,010
$170,500
2022
$773 (+8.7%)
$98,490 + $72,010
$170,500
2021
$711 (+9.8%)
$98,490 + $72,010
$170,500
2020
$647
$98,490 + $72,010
$170,500
2019
$647
$95,180 + $53,080
$148,260
2018
$647 (+2.3%)
$95,180 + $53,080
$148,260
2017
$633
$95,180 + $53,080
$148,260
2016
$632 (+7.5%)
$95,180 + $53,080
$148,260
2014
$588
$115,140 + $64,920
$180,060
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Electric
Heating Type: Baseboard Electric
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Stone
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Continuous Wall
Exterior Wall: Frame
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BALSAM VLY VIEW SUB #2
Living Sq. Ft: 1,008
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,008
Building Sq. Ft: 1,008
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: LTS 8-10 BALSAM VALLEY VIEW
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 148,104
Legal Lot Number: 8
Municipality Name: SCOTTS CREEK
Acres: 3.4
County Use Description: RES DWELLING
Utility Information
Electricity / Wiring Type: Available
Sewer Type: Septic
Utility Type: Water Available
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,008
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1974
Year Renovated: 1984
County: Haywood County
APN: 7683-55-7364
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Scotts Creek Elementary
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 5.8mi
6/10
Smoky Mountain High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.6mi
6/10
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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
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 86° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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