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Property Description
Enjoy this beautifully updated 2BR/1BA cottage offering modern, minimalist style and comfortable mountain living. Lives larger than expected with a bright glass-enclosed porch and detached guest space/bonus room just a few steps from the house. The main home features a gas fireplace, new drywall, Cali Mute Step LVP flooring, and updated bath (2022). Updated kitchen with new cabinets, acacia butcher block counters, Kraus granite composite sink, and new appliances (2022). Lighting and wiring have been updated in much of the home. Stone exterior, metal roof (2017), and carport. The large lot offers lots of possibilities! The detached guest suite/bonus room has an open living/sleeping area, bathroom, washer/dryer, tankless water heater, mini-split HVAC, and electrical upgrades (2025). Located less than 5 miles from Bryson City with easy access to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, and Darnell Farms.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 171 Fortner Rd
General
- Price: $334,900
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Charlotte_Regional_Realtor_Association
- MLS ID: 4354486
- Updated: 3/6/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Interior
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Gas, Gas
- Appliances: Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Flooring: Vinyl, Other - See Remarks
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Other - See Remarks
Additional Information
- Equipment: Other - See Remarks
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Other - See Remarks
Parking
- Carports: Yes
- Parking Features: Attached Carport, Driveway
Location
- County: Swain
- Subdivision: Mountain Laurel Estates
- Driving Directions: From Bryson City: Take Everett Street to a Left onto Main Street. Go approx. 1.6 miles to a Right onto Shepherds Creek Road. 0.6 miles to right onto Kirklands Creek road. Go approximately 0.5 miles to slight left onto Fortner Road. House is about 0.1 miles on the left.
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Radiant, Other - See Remarks
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Installed, Other - See Remarks
- Water: Shared Well, Other - See Remarks
- Utility Description: Other - See Remarks
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cottage
- Construction: Site Built
- Exterior Const.: Stone
- Roof: Metal
- Main/1st Level: 586 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1978
Lot Features
- Street/Road Desc.: Asphalt, Paved
- Lot Features: Hilly, Private, Rolling Slope, Wooded, Other - See Remarks
Financial Considerations
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Restrictions: No Restrictions, Other - See Remarks
- Property ID: 6683-01-17-7030
- Lot Number: 498/163
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Schools
Schools serving 171 Fortner Rd
School District:Swain County Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Cherokee Extension High School 50 Main Street, Bryson City, NC 28713 | K-12 | 1.3 mi |
Swain County Middle School 135 Arlington Avenue, Bryson City, NC 28713 | 6-8 | 1.3 mi |
Swain County East Elementary 4747 Ela Road, Bryson City, NC 28713 | K-5 | 3.2 mi |
Swain County High School 1415 Fontana Road, Bryson City, NC 28713 | 9-12 | 2.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 171 Fortner Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/06/2026
Listed
$334,900
75.34%
MLS
9/14/2021
Sold
$191,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 171 Fortner Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$504
11%
$94,830
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2023
$456
—
$94,830
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2022
$456
—
$94,830
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2021
$456
—
$94,830
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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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171 Fortner Road, Bryson City, NC 28713 (MLS# 4354486) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 171 Fortner Road is currently listed for $334,900 and was received on March 06, 2026. Want to learn more about 171 Fortner Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Bryson City? You can browse all Bryson City real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

