2600+ sq ft, 8+ acres. Property with great views and easy access to all of the amenities Waynesville has to offer. A rare find, just minutes from Lake Junaluska and downtown. Impressive wood vaulted ceilings give the great room an expansive feel. Huge deck in the back, 2 car attached garage, pond, barn for storage, flat land for any farm animal...these are just a few of the features that make this property highly desirable. Please schedule a showing to see for yourself the beauty of this place.
Single-familyProperty Type
1991Year Built
8.3 acresLot Size
$235Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by James Cuellar• Keller Williams Great Smokies
Listed by Darrin Graves• Keller Williams Great Smokies
2600+ sq ft, 8+ acres. Property with great views and easy access to all of the amenities Waynesville has to offer. A rare find, just minutes from Lake Junaluska and downtown. Impressive wood vaulted ceilings give the great room an expansive feel. Huge deck in the back, 2 car attached garage, pond, barn for storage, flat land for any farm animal. .. these are just a few of the features that make this property highly desirable. Please schedule a showing to see for yourself the beauty of this place.
Public Records
Sep 25, 2006
Sold
$360,000
$138/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,374 (+0.6%)
$76,000 + $264,800
$340,800
2024
$2,360
$76,000 + $264,800
$340,800
2023
$2,360 (+6.1%)
$76,000 + $262,600
$338,600
2022
$2,224
$76,000 + $262,600
$338,600
2021
$2,224 (+20.4%)
$76,000 + $262,600
$338,600
2020
$1,847 (−0.3%)
$63,400 + $192,400
$255,800
2019
$1,852
$63,400 + $192,400
$255,800
2018
$1,852
$63,400 + $192,400
$255,800
2017
$1,852 (−3.1%)
$63,400 + $192,400
$255,800
2016
$1,911 (+8.7%)
$76,000 + $196,600
$272,600
2014
$1,758
$76,000 + $196,600
$272,600
Tax history for 303 Messer Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,374 (+0.6%)
$76,000 + $264,800
$340,800
2024
$2,360
$76,000 + $264,800
$340,800
2023
$2,360 (+6.1%)
$76,000 + $262,600
$338,600
2022
$2,224
$76,000 + $262,600
$338,600
2021
$2,224 (+20.4%)
$76,000 + $262,600
$338,600
2020
$1,847 (−0.3%)
$63,400 + $192,400
$255,800
2019
$1,852
$63,400 + $192,400
$255,800
2018
$1,852
$63,400 + $192,400
$255,800
2017
$1,852 (−3.1%)
$63,400 + $192,400
$255,800
2016
$1,911 (+8.7%)
$76,000 + $196,600
$272,600
2014
$1,758
$76,000 + $196,600
$272,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8.3 Acres
Year renovated
1991
Sq. Ft.
1,304
Year built
1991
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Haywood County
APN
8616093170
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Garage - 2 Car
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Propane
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Heat Pump, Heat Pump
Interior Features
Interior Features: Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Vaulted Ceiling
Appliances: Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Hardboard Siding
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Building - Barn
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Green Area, Hilly, Level, Paved, Private, Wooded, Views
Lot Size Area: 8.3
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Publically Maintained Road: 1
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Heater Information: Propane
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Junaluska
Middle Or Junior High School: Waynesville
High School: Tuscola
Location Information
Directions: Head north on Russ Avenue from exit 102 US 23/74. Make a left onto Mauney Cove Road from the light. Take a right on Messer Rd and the house and property are on the left-hand side at the end of the road.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,304
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1991
Year Renovated: 1991
County: Haywood County
APN: 8616093170
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 2613
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,263
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1350
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 2613
Foundation Details: Basement Fully Finished
Structure Type: 2 Story/Basement
Around this home
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 • 2.7mi
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
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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Historical weather
Waynesville, NC • 28786
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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
$597,000 – $723,000
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