OFF MARKET

Off Market Jan 2019 for $295K

$612,630

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,890/mo

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3 ba

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2,485

sq ft

287 Messer Rd, Waynesville, NC 28786

About this home

Attractive combination includes a modern open floor plan accented by Mountain views, complete privacy on 5.5 acres with a balance of woods and open yard.. High ceilings and wood floors are surrounded by large expanses of glass.. Open plan includes the kitchen and dining area.. Master on main.. Loft above has full bath, bedroom plus open space for an office. Downstairs is a huge room for media area, game tables and two more rooms with closets and a 3rd full bath. Access to the lower patio and the yard. NEW Roof.. The land has very few restrictions.. Detached garage is insulated & heated for a full WORK SHOP. Two carports are attached to laundry room for plentiful parking. Relaxing outdoor living spaces include covered porch with VIEWS, large open deck off kitchen. Areas for games plus a large garden & a few animals. Convenient to Waynesville. Lightly restricted neighborhoods are difficult to find. Please excuse the mess as we pack for moving day. DSL internet

Single-familyProperty Type

1993Year Built

5.5 acresLot Size

$247Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Lynda Bennett • Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Heritage

Bought with Thomas Mallette • Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Heritage

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•Source:CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3446857

Redfin Estimate

$612,630

$318K since sold in January 2019$28K since August

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This home's estimate is 20.5% higher than the average sale price ($508K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 13, 2026
$534,900
A
3 beds2.5 baths1,694 sq ft
316 Messer Rd, Waynesville, NC 28786
SOLD JAN 9, 2026
$495,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,668 sq ft
214 Noland Downs Rd, Waynesville, NC 28785
SOLD SEP 19, 2025
$640,000
C
3 beds3.5 baths2,586 sq ft
360 Lenwood Dr, Waynesville, NC 28785
SOLD SEP 16, 2025
$534,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,448 sq ft
163 Gateway St, Waynesville, NC 28785
SOLD NOV 10, 2025
$396,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,971 sq ft
280 Apple Blossom Ln, Waynesville, NC 28786
SOLD FEB 18, 2026
$450,000
F
2 beds3 baths2,524 sq ft
1903 Mauney Cove Rd, Waynesville, NC 28786

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$2,558/mo

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Market trends in 28786, NC

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-List Price

96.5%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$415K

$17K MoM

Avg. days on market

67d

6 days MoM

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1 MoM

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Sale history for 287 Messer Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,135

$52,300 + $251,700

$304,000

2024

$2,135

$52,300 + $251,700

$304,000

2023

$2,135 (+6.0%)

$52,300 + $251,700

$304,000

2022

$2,013

$52,300 + $251,700

$304,000

2021

$2,013 (+29.5%)

$52,300 + $251,700

$304,000

2020

$1,555 (−0.3%)

$37,900 + $173,600

$211,500

2019

$1,560

$37,900 + $173,600

$211,500

2018

$1,560

$37,900 + $173,600

$211,500

2017

$1,560 (−2.4%)

$37,900 + $173,600

$211,500

2016

$1,599 (+9.5%)

$45,500 + $178,400

$223,900

2014

$1,460

$45,500 + $178,400

$223,900

Tax history for 287 Messer Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,135

$52,300 + $251,700

$304,000

2024

$2,135

$52,300 + $251,700

$304,000

2023

$2,135 (+6.0%)

$52,300 + $251,700

$304,000

2022

$2,013

$52,300 + $251,700

$304,000

2021

$2,013 (+29.5%)

$52,300 + $251,700

$304,000

2020

$1,555 (−0.3%)

$37,900 + $173,600

$211,500

2019

$1,560

$37,900 + $173,600

$211,500

2018

$1,560

$37,900 + $173,600

$211,500

2017

$1,560 (−2.4%)

$37,900 + $173,600

$211,500

2016

$1,599 (+9.5%)

$45,500 + $178,400

$223,900

2014

$1,460

$45,500 + $178,400

$223,900

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

1.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5.5 Acres

Year renovated

1993

Sq. Ft.

1,548

Year built

1993

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Haywood County

APN

8606998105

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: Carport - 2 Car, Detached, Garage - 2 Car

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom 1 Level: Upper
Bedroom 2 Level: Basement
Room 1 Beds Total: 1
Room 2 Beds Total: 1
Room 3 Beds Total: 1

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 3
Bathroom 1 Level: Main
Bathroom 2 Level: Upper
Bathroom 3 Level: Basement
Room 1 Baths Full: 1
Room 2 Baths Full: 1
Room 3 Baths Full: 1

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Bathroom(s),Bedroom(s),Dining Area,Entry Hall,Great Room-Two Story,Kitchen,Laundry,Master Bedroom,Pantry

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bathroom(s),Bedroom(s),Billiard,Computer Niche,Loft

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bathroom(s),Bedroom(s),Den,Family Room,Library,Media,Office,Rec Room,Study

Study Information
Study Level: Basement

Den Information
Den Level: Basement

Family Room Information
Family Room Level: Basement

Game Room Information
Billiard Room Level: Upper

Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level, Laundry Room
Laundry Room Level: Main

Media Room Information
Media Room Level: Basement

Library Information
Library Level: Basement

Loft Information
Loft Level: Upper

Recreation Room Information
Recreation Room Level: Basement

Dining Room Information
Dining Area Level: Main

Kitchen Information
Kitchen Level: Main

Office Information
Office Level: Basement

Other Rooms Information
Pantry Level: Main
Entry Hall Level: Main
Computer Niche Level: Upper

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Great Room, Wood Burning

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Heat Pump, Heat Pump, Propane, Wall Unit(s)
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 30
Sq. Ft. Unheated Basement: 30

Interior Features
Room Type: Bathroom 1, Dining Area, Entry Hall, Kitchen, Laundry, Master Bedroom, Pantry, Bathroom 2, Billiard, Computer Niche, Loft, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 3, Den, Family Room, Library, Media Room, Office, Recreation Room, Study, Bedroom 2
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Garage Shop, Open Floorplan, Split Bedroom, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry, Whirlpool
Appliances: Ceiling Fan(s), Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Fiber Cement, Wood Siding

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Features: Long Range View, Mountain View, Private, Views, Year Round View
Lot Size Area: 5.5
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Heater Information: Electric

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0

HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: No
HOA Subject To: None

School Information
Elementary School: Unspecified
Middle Or Junior High School: Waynesville
High School: Tuscola

Location Information
Directions: Russ Ave to LEFT on Mauney Cove Road. RIGHT on Messer Road across from New Hope Church of God. Continue on pavement until paving goes up a driveway and gravel is on the lower road to the left - take the gravel to the left. Look for the barn on the left with new grading and pond - turn Left onto the drive way. Property begins at the concrete paving - continue up to the house. Wide turn around area.

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,548
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 5.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1993
Year Renovated: 1993
County: Haywood County
APN: 8606998105

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Home Information
Living Area: 2485
Below Grade Finished Area: 970
Sq. Ft. Upper: 325
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1190
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Sq. Ft. Additional: 576
Building Area Total: 2485
Foundation Details: Basement Fully Finished
Builder Name: Bender
Structure Type: 1.5 Story/Basement

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Schools

Junaluska Elementary

Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.2mi

8/10

Waynesville Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi

4/10

Tuscola High

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi

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

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

2/10 Heat Factor

8 days above 94° expected this year, 23 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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Waynesville, NC • 28786

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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

$582,000 – $705,000

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Home values near 287 Messer Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
113 Messer Road, Waynesville, NC 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1560 Sq. Ft.	$343,082
74 Messer Road, Hazelwood, NC 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1214 Sq. Ft.	$256,964

Address	Redfin Estimate
315 Messer Road, Waynesville, NC 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1694 Sq. Ft.	$636,445
303 Messer Road, Waynesville, NC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2613 Sq. Ft.	$627,963

Address	Redfin Estimate
211 Messer Road, Waynesville, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1648 Sq. Ft.	$379,893
74 Messer Road, Waynesville, NC 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1214 Sq. Ft.	$267,095

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