171 Fortner Rd

Bryson City, NC 28713

$334,900
Price
2
Beds
586 Sq. Ft.
$572 / Sq. Ft.
586
Sq. Ft.
$572
per Sq. Ft.
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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...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.
  1. Listed by Jenny Reisinger • Keller Williams Great Smokies
    P: (828)-506-2053 C: (828)-506-2053 jsreisinger@gmail.com

Property Details for 171 Fortner Road

Architectural Style
Cottage
Parking Features
Attached Carport, Driveway
Subdivision Name
Mountain Laurel Estates
LISTING UPDATED: 03/07/2026 05:03 AM

Property Details for 171 Fortner Road

StatusActive
MLS #4354486
Days on Market27
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1978
Lot Size1.57 AC / 68,389 SF
CountySwain County
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Building Information for 171 Fortner Road

Stories-Year Built1978Building Size-Lot Size1.57 AC / 68,389 SF

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Property Information for 171 Fortner Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -83.426283
  • Latitude: 35.419438
  • 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.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $94,830.00
  • Parcel Number: 6683-01-17-7030
  • 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: Yes
  • Garage YN: No
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 586.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 586
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 216
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 216
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Other: 287.0
  • Sq Ft Second Living Quarters HLA: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 586.0
  • Lot Features: Hilly, Private, Rolling Slope, Wooded, Other - See Remarks
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 32
  • Road Responsibility: No Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Restrictions: No Restrictions, Other - See Remarks
  • Restrictions Description: No restrictions found
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed, Other - See Remarks
  • Utilities: Other - See Remarks
  • Water Source: Shared Well, Other - See Remarks
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Other - See Remarks
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Glass Enclosed
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
  • Roof: Metal
  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Other - See Remarks
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
  • Levels: One
  • Other Equipment: Other - See Remarks
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Radiant, Other - See Remarks
  • Laundry Features: Other - See Remarks
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Other - See Remarks
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Basement YN: No
  • Bedroom Main: 2
  • Full Bath Main: 1
  • Half Bath Main: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 2.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main

Property History for 171 Fortner Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 6, 2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4354486

$334,900—
Sep 14, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1472422143

$191,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/06/2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4354486

$334,900
09/14/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1472422143

$191,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 171 Fortner Road

Taxable ValueLand$20,000Additions$74,830Total$94,830
Tax Record2025$504 ($42 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt1,420 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,420 SqFtStories1Lot Size68,433 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1978CountySWAINAPN668301177030Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 171 Fortner Road

This home is within Swain County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Swain County East Elementary
Public - K to 5
Swain County Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Swain County High School
Public - 9 to 12
Cherokee Extension High School
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Swain County East Elementary
PublicK to 5

Swain County Middle School
Public6 to 8

Swain County High School
Public9 to 12

Cherokee Extension High School
PublicK to 12

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More information about 171 Fortner Road, Bryson City, NC 28713

171 Fortner Road is a single family home for sale in Bryson City, NC 28713. This property was listed for sale on March 6, 2026 by Keller Williams Great Smokies, it's currently listed at $334,900. It has been on the market for a total of 27 days and was last sold on September 14, 2021. This listing's school district is Swain County School District. Nearby schools include Swain County East Elementary, Swain County Middle School and Swain County High School. 171 Fortner Road is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 586 sqft single family home built in 1978.

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