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$85,000
Property Description
A hidden gem in Bryson City. Located above the Tuckaseegee River. Minutes to enjoying the river along the Old River Road, exploring downtown Bryson City, hanging out at Darnell Farms or riding the Great Smoky Mountain Railway. This is appx 12.22 acres that sits above the river tucked back into a mountain setting with a small stream along the edge of the property. The property has an old home site on it. The home unfortunately had a leak in the roof. The flooring has fallen through. The home is not livable. The home does however have a septic tank and an artesian well as well as a driveway into the home site. The majority of the land sits behind the home site. This would be a great place for tiny homes, campsites, Air B&Bs, rentals or your private residence. The property can be developed into what you'd like, it has no restrictions. Road into the property crosses the Great Smoky Railway tracks, where the Polar Express and other theme train rides go through. Scary Branch is a gravel drive that goes up a mountain. You do not have to have 4WD. It has one rough area in the road and you drive by some campers and junk. Seller is not taking offer if you have not seen the property. Bryson City is a very popular tourist attraction and this property is in the heart of the bustling little town. This is a great investment property and priced way below county appraised value! Close to area attractions such as The Great Smoky Mtn Railway, Appalachian Trail, Harrah's Cherokee Casino, Darnell Farms, The Road to Nowhere and many other local attractions!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 324 Scary Branch
General
- Sold For: $85,000
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 2253
- MLS ID: 98544068
- Added to Site: 642 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 7
- Interior Features: Other
- Appliances: None
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Parking
- Attached garage: Yes
- Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Location
- County: Swain
- Driving Directions: From Darnell's Farm: Go directly past Darnell's and turn left past Grumpy Bear Campground onto Old River Road, cross the tracks and Scary Branch is on the right.Go in from Darnell's, the driveway cannot be accessed from the town side of Old River Road. There is no sign for Scary Branch. Turn right onto Scary and the property will be on the right up the hill. See sign.
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: None
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Structural Information
- Basement Desc.: None
- Roof: Composition
- Square Feet: 1,606
- Year Built: 1977
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 12.22
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 532,303
- Lot Features: Other
- Zoning: None
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
Financial Considerations
- For Sale: Yes
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $93.4
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 668414238309
Listed and Sold by Valleytown Realty, Alaina Trull
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Schools
Schools serving 324 Scary Branch
School District:Swain County Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Cherokee Extension High School 50 Main Street, Bryson City, NC 28713 | K-12 | 1.5 mi |
Swain County Middle School 135 Arlington Avenue, Bryson City, NC 28713 | 6-8 | 1.6 mi |
Swain County East Elementary 4747 Ela Road, Bryson City, NC 28713 | K-5 | 2.3 mi |
Swain County High School 1415 Fontana Road, Bryson City, NC 28713 | 9-12 | 2 mi |
Disclaimer:
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Price & Sales History for 324 Scary Branch
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/13/2026
Sold
$85,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
324 Scary Branch, Bryson City, NC 28713 (MLS# 98544068) is a Single Family property that was sold at $85,000 on February 13, 2026. Want to learn more about 324 Scary Branch? 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.
