Recently updated 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with seasonal mountain views. All new kitchen appliances. Unfinished basement for ample storage space. Private location. Perfect for a relaxing mountain retreat.
Escape the ordinary and slow down the tempo of life. Two bedroom, two bath mountain cottage with sleeping loft. Covered rocking chair front porch. Surrounded by natural landscape, this home offers seclusion without isolation. Full unfinished basement. Includes double lots. An easy 20 minutes to shopping, hiking, festivals, skiing, and dining. Nearby Waynesville, Maggie Valley, Cherokee, and Asheville attractions.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,170 (−2.6%)
$18,600 + $139,300
$157,900
2024
$1,201
$18,600 + $139,300
$157,900
2023
$1,201 (+2.1%)
$18,600 + $144,200
$162,800
2022
$1,177
$18,600 + $144,200
$162,800
2021
$1,177 (+20.0%)
$18,600 + $144,200
$162,800
2020
$980 (−0.5%)
$18,600 + $103,100
$121,700
2019
$985
$18,600 + $103,100
$121,700
2018
$985
$18,600 + $103,100
$121,700
2017
$985 (+8.2%)
$18,600 + $103,100
$121,700
2016
$911 (+12.3%)
$25,600 + $88,400
$114,000
2014
$811
$25,600 + $88,400
$114,000
Tax history for 888 Rustic Heights Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,170 (−2.6%)
$18,600 + $139,300
$157,900
2024
$1,201
$18,600 + $139,300
$157,900
2023
$1,201 (+2.1%)
$18,600 + $144,200
$162,800
2022
$1,177
$18,600 + $144,200
$162,800
2021
$1,177 (+20.0%)
$18,600 + $144,200
$162,800
2020
$980 (−0.5%)
$18,600 + $103,100
$121,700
2019
$985
$18,600 + $103,100
$121,700
2018
$985
$18,600 + $103,100
$121,700
2017
$985 (+8.2%)
$18,600 + $103,100
$121,700
2016
$911 (+12.3%)
$25,600 + $88,400
$114,000
2014
$811
$25,600 + $88,400
$114,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
79,279
Year renovated
1995
Sq. Ft.
1,085
Year built
1995
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Haywood County
APN
8711290522
Parking Spaces
1
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Views
Last updated by owner on Feb 8, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
SqFt Garage: 0
Parking Features: Basement, Garage
Garage Spaces: 1
Has Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Upper: 1
# of Bedrooms: Main: 1
# of Bedrooms: Basement: 0
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Upper: 1
# of Full Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Gas Vented
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Heat Pump
Cooling Information: Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 681
Sq. Ft. Unheated Basement: 681
Interior Features
Room Count: 10
Interior Features: Kitchen Island, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Wood
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch
Property Information
Development Status: Completed
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning Specification: Legal
Lot Information
Lot Features: Private, Sloped, Steep Slope, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 1.82
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.82
Lot Size Dimensions: Per tax records
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: Other - See Remarks
HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: No
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Unspecified
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Unspecified
Location Information
Directions: From Waynesville, Take I-40 W approximately 12 miles. Take Exit 15 toward Fines Creek Rd. Turn Left onto Fines Creek Rd (Go approximately 1 mile). Turn Right onto Bobcat Rd. Turn Right onto White Oak Rd. Turn Right onto Rustic Height Rd. House is at the end of a private driveway.
Community Information
Community Features: None
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,085
Stories: 1.5
Parking Spaces: 1
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 1.82 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1995
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Haywood County
APN: 8711290522
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views
Home facts updated by owner on Feb 8, 2026
Other
Business Information
Other Sq. Ft.: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 1
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1085
Living Area: 1085
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,085
Sq. Ft. Upper: 404
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 681
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 1085
Foundation Details: Other - See Remarks
Levels: One and One Half
Team Information
List Office AOR: Charlotte Regional Realtor Association
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Schools
Riverbend Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 6.1mi
8/10
Waynesville Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 12.1mi
4/10
Tuscola High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.9mi
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
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° expected this year, 22 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
$294,000 – $356,000
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