0 Forest Service Road 288 Rd

158,122 / 3.63
Lot Size / Acres

Description

Unique opportunity to own a 3.63-acre inholding within the Pisgah National Forest's Appalachian Ranger District in the wild 12-Mile area of Haywood County, NC. This location is ideal for all types of adventurers with easy access to outdoor activities in the adjacent Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina Wildlife Game Lands and Great Smoky Mountains National Park including four-wheeling, hunting, horseback riding, fly fishing, overlanding, skiing, camping, rafting on the Pigeon River and hiking on...Unique opportunity to own a 3.63-acre inholding within the Pisgah National Forest's Appalachian Ranger District in the wild 12-Mile area of Haywood County, NC. This location is ideal for all types of adventurers with easy access to outdoor activities in the adjacent Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina Wildlife Game Lands and Great Smoky Mountains National Park including four-wheeling, hunting, horseback riding, fly fishing, overlanding, skiing, camping, rafting on the Pigeon River and hiking on the nearby Appalachian Trail! Combined 3.63-acre property is the sum of three family parcels being sold together as one tract. Deeded 20' ROW on one end of property and direct access from Forest Service Rd 288 on the rest. Gently sloped hillside leading to ridge line with a beautiful knoll and large flat area on top of property that would make an ideal building site for a cabin or an iconic basecamp location for your own outdoor activities and/or an adventurous rental business! Property is covered with hardwoods, pines, mountain laurels and rhododendrons. A braided matrix of game trails traces the property leading into the adjacent North Carolina Wildlife Game Lands. Easy access (5 minutes) to Interstate 40's Harmon's Den, Exit 7 which is located 30 minutes from Waynesville, NC and 1 hr from Asheville and the AVL airport. Direct access to countless miles of country roads and four-wheeling trails from property that lead into Cataloochee Valley, Mt. Sterling and the Big Creek areas of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and over to iconic locations in the Pisgah National Forest such as Buzzards Roost and Max Patch! Property is located near Interstate 40 borrow site for construction project which is scheduled to be completed in 2028. Contact agent for further details and to arrange showings.
  1. Listed by Steven Reinhold • Good Hike Realty • steven@goodhikerealty.com

Amenities

  • Cabin
LISTING UPDATED: 11/26/2025 10:53 AM

Property Details for 0 Forest Service Road 288 Road

StatusActive Under Contract
MLS #4316533
Days on Market26
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeLand
MLS TypeLand / Acreage
Year Built-
Lot Size3.63 AC
CountyHaywood County

Location

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Building Information for 0 Forest Service Road 288 Road

Lot Size3.63 AC

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$366 per month

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Property Information for 0 Forest Service Road 288 Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -83.03634364
  • Latitude: 35.73325616
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $42,500.00
  • Parcel Number: 8704-26-2141
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Unspecified
  • High School: Unspecified
  • Elementary School: Unspecified
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Elevation: 2000
  • Wooded Area: 3.63
  • Sq Ft Building Minimum: 0
  • Lot Features: Adjoins Forest, Hilly, Wooded, Views
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Possible Use: Private Estate, Recreational, Residential, Timber, Other - See Remarks
  • Property Type: Land
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Photos Count: 30
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Additional Parcels Description: 8704-26-6243 & 8704-26-5059
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Restrictions: No Restrictions
Utilities
  • Sewer: None
  • Water Source: None
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
Interior Features
  • Habitable Residence YN: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Considered YN: No

Property History for 0 Forest Service Road 288 Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 25, 2025

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #4316533

—
Oct 30, 2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4316533

$75,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/25/2025

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #4316533

—
10/30/2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4316533

$75,000

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Schools near 0 Forest Service Road 288 Road

This home is within Haywood County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Jonathan Valley Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Waynesville Middle
Public6 to 8

Tuscola High
Public9 to 12

Central Haywood High
Public9 to 12

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