Lovely Cottage on 1.3 acres, home is situated on the back end of the property, surrounded by lush rhododendrons. Easy year-round access, just minutes to shopping and historic downtown Waynesville, with plenty of privacy. Home has a 2 bedroom septic, past owners converted the garage to a bedroom with ensuite bath creating a primary bedroom for a total of 3 sleeping areas. Gravel driveway with plenty of parking for cars and boats. Fabulous spot for homesteading, pens for chickens already in place (chickens do not convey). Showings start March 11. Don't miss this opportunity to own your own piece of heaven in the mountains of Western North Carolina.
Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
1.3 acresLot Size
$254Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Tammy Cox• Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Waynesville
This very private 2BR,2 Bath home with 2 small streams, screened,covered front deck, open back deck, would make a great investment property or 1st time buyer home!It also has a rock patio area with a fire pit. Located just outside the city limits of Waynesville but very convenient to shopping! There is an adjacent 1.45 ac lot the owner would be willing to sell also.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,379 (+12.4%)
$39,800 + $129,700
$169,500
2025
$1,227 (+0.1%)
$39,800 + $129,700
$169,500
2024
$1,226
$39,800 + $129,700
$169,500
2023
$1,226 (+5.1%)
$39,600 + $129,700
$169,300
2022
$1,166
$39,600 + $129,700
$169,300
2021
$1,166 (+21.6%)
$39,600 + $129,700
$169,300
2020
$959 (−0.5%)
$33,000 + $91,100
$124,100
2019
$964
$33,000 + $91,100
$124,100
2018
$964
$33,000 + $91,100
$124,100
2017
$964 (+4.3%)
$33,000 + $91,100
$124,100
2016
$925 (+12.4%)
$33,000 + $88,600
$121,600
2014
$823
$33,000 + $88,600
$121,600
Tax history for 957 Big Cove Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,379 (+12.4%)
$39,800 + $129,700
$169,500
2025
$1,227 (+0.1%)
$39,800 + $129,700
$169,500
2024
$1,226
$39,800 + $129,700
$169,500
2023
$1,226 (+5.1%)
$39,600 + $129,700
$169,300
2022
$1,166
$39,600 + $129,700
$169,300
2021
$1,166 (+21.6%)
$39,600 + $129,700
$169,300
2020
$959 (−0.5%)
$33,000 + $91,100
$124,100
2019
$964
$33,000 + $91,100
$124,100
2018
$964
$33,000 + $91,100
$124,100
2017
$964 (+4.3%)
$33,000 + $91,100
$124,100
2016
$925 (+12.4%)
$33,000 + $88,600
$121,600
2014
$823
$33,000 + $88,600
$121,600
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.32 Acres
Year renovated
1973
Sq. Ft.
1,152
Year built
1973
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Haywood County
APN
8603265978
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Main: 2
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 2
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Ductless, Forced Air, Oil
Cooling Information: Ductless
Interior Features
Room Count: 5
Appliances: Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum, Tile
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Wood
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Zoning Specification: res
Lot Information
Lot Features: Private
Lot Size Area: 1.3
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Location
HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: No
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Hazelwood
Middle Or Junior High School: Waynesville
High School: Tuscola
Location Information
Directions: From Main St. turn onto Allens Creek. About 2 miles, keep right onto Big Cove Rd. After 1 mile home will be on the left.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,152
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1973
Year Renovated: 1973
County: Haywood County
APN: 8603265978
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 27, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1152
Living Area: 1152
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,152
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1152
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Hazelwood Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.1mi
8/10
Waynesville Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.9mi
4/10
Tuscola High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.4mi
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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 88° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$278,000 – $337,000
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