Welcome to this beautiful cabin in the woods! Only 20 minutes to downtown Waynesville, 35 minutes to Asheville, 0.25 miles to The Swag Hotel, and just over the mountain from Cataloochee Ski Resort. This location is completely ideal. The home contains plenty of charming features making you feel like you’re tucked away in a cabin all without worrying about the maintenance of a true log home. The home has a two bedroom septic however there are plenty of bonus rooms to accommodate. This residence has the potential to be a fantastic rental or AirBNB/VRBO. Enjoy the sound of the nearby creek while simply exploring the property or working in the garden. The roof is only two years old and LVT has been recently installed upstairs throughout. High Speed internet is also available at this address.
Single-familyProperty Type
1968Year Built
0.9 acresLot Size
$137Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Tyler Mellor• AllStar Powerhouse
Listed by Ro Patton• AllStar Powerhouse
Bought with Thomas Mallette• Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Heritage
Charming Mountain Retreat W/Great View! Priced Way Below Appraisal At Only $62 Per SqFt! Located A Few Minutes From Cataloochee Ski Resort, A Short Hike From The Great Smoky Mtns National Park At The Purchase, & Next To The Swag B&B. Private-Next To Hemphill Creek, 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, 2559sqft, LivingRm W/Fireplace(Needs Unvented Gas-Logs), Dining Area, LG Family Rm W/Rock Firepl-Woodstove Insert, New Hardwood Flrs,LG Deck & Patio, Home Warranty
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,769 (+8.7%)
$33,400 + $168,100
$201,500
2025
$1,628 (+2.0%)
$33,400 + $168,100
$201,500
2024
$1,596
$33,400 + $184,600
$218,000
2023
$1,596 (+2.0%)
$41,700 + $164,400
$206,100
2022
$1,565
$41,700 + $164,400
$206,100
2021
$1,565 (+12.4%)
$41,700 + $164,400
$206,100
2020
$1,393 (−0.7%)
$42,900 + $121,200
$164,100
2019
$1,403
$42,900 + $121,200
$164,100
2018
$1,403
$42,900 + $121,200
$164,100
2017
$1,403 (−3.7%)
$42,900 + $121,200
$164,100
2016
$1,457 (+14.8%)
$42,900 + $134,700
$177,600
2014
$1,269
$42,900 + $134,700
$177,600
Tax history for 3995 Hemphill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,769 (+8.7%)
$33,400 + $168,100
$201,500
2025
$1,628 (+2.0%)
$33,400 + $168,100
$201,500
2024
$1,596
$33,400 + $184,600
$218,000
2023
$1,596 (+2.0%)
$41,700 + $164,400
$206,100
2022
$1,565
$41,700 + $164,400
$206,100
2021
$1,565 (+12.4%)
$41,700 + $164,400
$206,100
2020
$1,393 (−0.7%)
$42,900 + $121,200
$164,100
2019
$1,403
$42,900 + $121,200
$164,100
2018
$1,403
$42,900 + $121,200
$164,100
2017
$1,403 (−3.7%)
$42,900 + $121,200
$164,100
2016
$1,457 (+14.8%)
$42,900 + $134,700
$177,600
2014
$1,269
$42,900 + $134,700
$177,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Lot Features: Mountain View, Private, Creek/Stream, Year Round View
Lot Size Area: 0.9
Elevation: 3500
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
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: Jonathan Valley
Middle Or Junior High School: Waynesville
High School: Tuscola
Location Information
Directions: I-40 West To Exit 27, 3.9 Miles To Exit 103, Follow Hwy 19 - 3.4 Miles To RIGHT On Hwy 276, 2.3 Miles To LEFT On Hemphill Road, 3.9 Miles To Home On LEFT.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,140
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.9 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1968
Year Renovated: 1968
County: Haywood County
APN: 7688650727
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 27, 2026
Other
Home Information
Total Primary HLA: 2559
Living Area: 2559
Sq. Ft. Upper: 1545
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1014
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Sq. Ft. Additional: 0
Building Area Total: 2559
Foundation Details: Slab
Structure Type: Two Story
Around this home
Schools
Jonathan Valley Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.7mi
8/10
Waynesville Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.3mi
4/10
Tuscola High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.0mi
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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 88° 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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Estimated sale price
$334,000 – $404,000
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