Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/22/2026
Listed
$875,000
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MLS
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Property Description
Experience mountain living at its finest in this beautifully handcrafted timber frame home showcasing authentic mortise and tenon joinery and exceptional craftsmanship. Rooms are finished with tongue and groove pine and solid wood paneling on walls and ceiling throughout with 16 different wood species represented providing warm and comforting living spaces. With efficiency in mind, the home features a Voyager gas fired water heater that supplies the home's hot water while concurrently, providing the radiant floor heat on the main and upper levels, structural insulated wall and roof panels, and 8 inch poured insulated concrete foundation walls. The quality of this home can also be found in some of the details: all closets are cedarlined, central vacuum system on all levels, hickory cabinetry, custom-crafted central staircase, whole house on demand generator for year-round peace of mind, and Brazilian Ipe hardwood decking. The walkout finished lower level offers a second living area, including full kitchen, bath, laundry/storage room and children's play space with loft bed. Outdoor features include an expansive, wraparound deck to take in the long range mountain views from an elevation of over 3000 feet, detached workshop with 60 amp service and wood-burning stove, detached storage shed for lawn and garden equipment, attached carport, and even a children's treehouse. Nestled in a serene, park-like setting, this remarkable property offers both privacy and convenience. Located just 20 minutes from the charming villages of Dillsboro and Sylva, and only 25 minutes from Cherokee, Bryson City, and the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, it provides easy access to dining, shopping, outdoor recreation, and some of Western North Carolina's most sought-after destinations. A rare combination of timeless craftsmanship, modern efficiency, and breathtaking mountain scenery.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1602 Forest Run Rd
General
- Price: $875,000
- HOA FEE: $67/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Charlotte_Regional_Realtor_Association
- MLS ID: 4396526
- Updated: 7/26/2026
- Added to Site: 37 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Pantry, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Gas Vented, Gas Vented
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Exhaust Hood, Gas Range, Propane Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
- Basement Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms-B: 1
- Bedrooms Upper: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Basement, In Hall, Utility Room, Multiple Locations, Third Level, Washer Hookup
Additional Information
- Equipment: Fuel Tank - Leased, Generator, Generator Hookup
Parking
- Carports: Yes
- Carport Spaces: 2
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Attached Carport, Driveway
Location
- County: Jackson
- Subdivision: Forest Run
- Driving Directions: From Dillsboro take 74 towards Bryson City for approximately 3 miles. Take Barkers Creek Road to the left. Proceed on Barkers Creek to a T in the road (Rockdale Baptist Church is at this split). Turn left onto Rockdale Road and proceed 1 mile to Forest Run Road on the left. Proceed 1.6 miles to the property on the right.
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Ductless
- Heating Type: Ductless, Propane, Radiant Floor
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
- Utility Description: Electricity Connected, Fiber Optics, Propane, Satellite Internet Available, Wired Internet Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cabin, Cottage, Post and Beam, Rustic
- Construction: Site Built
- Exterior Const.: Fiber Cement, Stone
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Apartment, Exterior Entry, Finished, Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access, Walk-Up Access
- Roof: Composition, Metal
- Upper: 863 Sq. Ft.
- Main/1st Level: 1,168 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 2000
Lot Features
- Street/Road Desc.: Concrete, Gravel
- Elevation (Approx.): 3000
- Lot Features: Hilly, Private, Steep Slope, Wooded, Views
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $800
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
- Terms: Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 7621-01-6467
- Lot Number: 1050/30
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Schools
Schools serving 1602 Forest Run Rd
School District:Jackson County Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Smokey Mountain Elementary 884 US Hwy 441N, Whittier, NC 28789 | K-8 | 5.4 mi |
Jackson Co Early College 404 College Drive, Sylva, NC 28779 | 9-12 | 4.9 mi |
Smoky Mountain High 100 Smoky Mountain Drive, Sylva, NC 28779 | 9-12 | 5.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
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Price & Sales History for 1602 Forest Run Rd
Tax History
Tax History for 1602 Forest Run Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,838
62%
$746,725
62%
2023
$1,750
133%
$460,450
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2022
$750
-57%
$460,450
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2021
$1,750
46%
$460,450
16%
2020
$1,197
-25%
$398,020
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2018
$1,596
3%
$398,020
—
2016
$1,557
-2%
$398,020
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2019
$1,596
4%
$398,020
-23%
2014
$1,540
—
$520,070
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2013
$1,540
—
$520,070
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1602 Forest Run Road, Whittier, NC 28789 (MLS# 4396526) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 1602 Forest Run Road is currently listed for $875,000 and was received on July 22, 2026. Want to learn more about 1602 Forest Run Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Whittier? You can browse all Whittier real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.