“At some point, you stop waiting for the right time and realize the right land creates it.” Most people don’t notice the moment when the old rhythm stops fitting. It’s subtle at first. The days blur together. The calendar fills up. You’re productive, responsible, doing everything you’re supposed to do — yet something feels off. Not wrong exactly. Just…unnatural. Humans weren’t built for endless loops. We were built to move, to choose, to claim space and create something that feels grounded and real. And every so often, an opportunity shows up that isn’t about square footage or spreadsheets — it’s about momentum. About making a deliberate play instead of drifting into the next year on autopilot. Owning land like this isn’t an escape fantasy. It’s a recalibration. A decision to put something solid under your feet. A place where time slows down, mornings feel intentional again, and long-term thinking starts to make sense. Land doesn’t demand urgency — it rewards patience. It waits for you to show up ready. This is the kind of opportunity that doesn’t shout. It simply asks a quiet question: What would it look like if you built something for yourself instead of around everything else? This bundle offering includes Lots 22, 23, and 28 in Rabbits Ridge, creating a combined mountain holding with scale, privacy, and flexibility that individual lots simply can’t offer on their own. Together, these three lots form a meaningful footprint within the subdivision — ideal for a private estate setting, a multi-homesite vision, or a long-term investment play in one of Haywood County’s established mountain communities. With elevations ranging approximately 3,000–3,500 feet, the land is wooded, peaceful, and immersive, offering a true mountain environment without sacrificing access. Rabbits Ridge is located just outside downtown Waynesville, with convenient access to I-40, Asheville, and the surrounding Smoky Mountain region. Bernies Trail, the main road through the subdivision, is paved, with interior roads consisting of a mix of paved and gravel. The setting feels tucked away and quiet, yet remains practical and reachable year-round. Lots in Rabbits Ridge are known for their natural character, sense of order, and long-term appeal. An annual HOA is in place, helping protect the integrity and feel of the community over time. A chance to step into a larger position, create options, and make a move that’s strategic today and meaningful years from now.
Vacant landProperty Type
5.07 acresLot Size
$8,404Price/Acres
$50/moHOA Dues
Listed by Thomas Cure• LandCrazy.com
Contact: tom@landcrazy.com
Bought with Alessa LeSar• Keller Williams Professionals
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Public record
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Vacant Land
County
Haywood County
APN
8710-11-0034
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Last updated by owner on Dec 29, 2025.
Property details
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms Septic: 3
Exterior
Property Information
Foundation Details Proposed: Basement
Property Type: Land
Property Sub Type: Lot
Has Additional Parcels
Zoning: None
Zoning Specification: None
Land Information
Possible Use: Development, Recreational, Residential, Subdevelopment
Lot Information
Lot Features: Paved, Private, Wooded, Views
Lot Size Area: 5.07
Lot Size Units: Acres
Elevation: 3000
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well Needed
Sewer: Septic Needed
Utilities: Underground Utilities
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: Deed
HOA Information
Has HOA
Association Name: Rabbit Ridge HOA Att: Patti Burke
Association Email: paburke11@icloud.com
HOA Subject To Dues: Mandatory
HOA Subject To: Required
Association Fee: $600
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Annual Expense: 600.00
School Information
Elementary School: Jonathan Valley
Middle Or Junior High School: Waynesville
High School: Tuscola
Location Information
Directions: From downtown Waynesville, take US-276 (Jonathan Creek Rd) south. Turn right onto Bernies Trail. Follow Bernies Trail into Rabbits Ridge subdivision. Lots are located along Bernies Trail and interior subdivision roads. See map for exact locations. -------------------------------------- Alternate (via I-40): From I-40, take Exit 20 (US-276 / Jonathan Creek Rd). Head south on US-276. Turn right onto Bernies Trail. Follow Bernies Trail into Rabbits Ridge subdivision. Lots are along Bernies Trail and interior roads.
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Style: Vacant Land
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County: Haywood County
APN: 8710-11-0034
Home facts updated by county records on Dec 29, 2025
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Around this home
Schools
Jonathan Valley Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.7mi
8/10
Waynesville Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.6mi
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Tuscola High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.6mi
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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
5 days above 94° expected this year, 15 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
81/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$76,000 – $92,000
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