235 Rios Dr

Bryson City, NC 28713

$599,000
Price
—
Beds
—
Baths
2,240 Sq. Ft.
$267 / Sq. Ft.
2,240
Sq. Ft.
$267
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Unique top-of-the-mountain opportunity in the heart of the Nantahala Gorge recreation area. This 6.45+/- acre property consists of two adjoining lots with three established pad sites, incredible long-range views of the Great Smoky Mountains, and direct adjacency to National Forest. Located at the end of the road below Wesser Bald, the setting offers exceptional privacy, high elevation, rock outcroppings, and unobstructed mountain views, with the property owning the land in front of the view corridor....Unique top-of-the-mountain opportunity in the heart of the Nantahala Gorge recreation area. This 6.45+/- acre property consists of two adjoining lots with three established pad sites, incredible long-range views of the Great Smoky Mountains, and direct adjacency to National Forest. Located at the end of the road below Wesser Bald, the setting offers exceptional privacy, high elevation, rock outcroppings, and unobstructed mountain views, with the property owning the land in front of the view corridor. The upper pad site features a gazebo positioned to enjoy the mountain scenery. The middle pad site was planned for the main residence and includes a well and septic system in place for a 2 bedroom, 2 bath home. The lower lot is improved with a large shop-style structure featuring oversized RV-type garage doors, abundant windows, and the potential to be finished into a 1 bedroom, 1 bath retreat with septic still needed. Stacked stone entry columns create a striking entrance to the property. The original vision was to use the lower structure as a garage/workshop for RVs and vehicles, build the main home on the middle pad, and enjoy the upper gazebo site as a scenic overlook. With multiple usable sites already in place, this property offers outstanding flexibility for a private mountain retreat, recreational basecamp, workshop, or future residence. Enjoy absolute peace and privacy at the top of the mountain while remaining just minutes from the Nantahala Outdoor Center, whitewater rafting, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, the Appalachian Trail area, and endless outdoor recreation. A truly distinctive property with views, privacy, USFS frontage, and remarkable potential in one of Western North Carolina's most sought-after mountain recreation destinations.
  1. Listed by Karyn Woody • Mountain Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 235 Rios Drive

View
Yes
Architectural Style
Cabin, Cottage
Parking Spaces Total
2
Township
Nantahala
View
Mountain(s), Year Round, Long Range
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 07/10/2026 11:18 AM

Property Details for 235 Rios Drive

StatusActive
MLS #434254
Days on Market4
Taxes-
HOA Fees$600 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Residential / Other
Year Built2008
Lot Size6.45 AC / 280,962 SF
CountySwain County
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Building Information for 235 Rios Drive

Stories2Year Built2008Building Size-Lot Size6.45 AC / 280,962 SF

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Property Information for 235 Rios Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: NA
  • Coordinates: -83.6077003, 35.3006421
  • Country: US
  • County Or Parish: Swain
  • Directions: From downtown Bryson City, take US-74 W/US-19 S toward the Nantahala Gorge and Nantahala Outdoor Center. Turn onto Silvermine Road across from the Nantahala Outdoor Center. Travel approximately 1 mile and stay right to remain on Silvermine Road. Continue approximately 1.4 miles to a left on Taylor Road. Go approximately 0.7 miles and turn left onto JP Grant Road. Turn right onto Georgianna Road and follow the main road to the top. Turn right onto Rios Drive. Look for two rock pillars with a chain across the entrance to the shared driveway. The driveway to the property for sale is to the left. 235 Rios Drive.
  • Latitude: 35.3006421
  • Longitude: -83.6077003
  • State Or Province: NC
  • Parcel Number: 652900566454
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Zip Code: 28713
  • Topography: Sloping,Rolling,Steep
  • MLS Area Major: Ar 2 Other County NC
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Book Number: 0
  • Tax Legal Description: x
  • Tax Map Number: 0
  • Association Amenities: Maintenance Roads, Other
  • Association Fee: 600
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Grant Estates
  • Association Phone: 0
  • Association: Yes
  • Tax Lot: 42,43
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Swain County
  • Elementary School District: Swain County
  • Elementary School: Swain County
  • High School: Swain County
  • High School District: Swain County
  • Middle Or Junior School: Swain County
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: See Remarks, Gentle Sloping
  • Lot Size Acres: 6.45
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 280962
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Gravel
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
Property and Assessments
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 2240
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Frontage Type: Road, USFS
  • Living Area: 2240
  • New Construction: Yes
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow
  • Property Condition: New Construction
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Senior Community: No
  • Structure Type: Wood Frame, Stick Built
  • Year Built: 2008
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Available
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard
  • Fencing: None
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Other Structures: Gazebo
  • Patio And Porch Features: None
  • Roof: Metal
Interior Features
  • Appliances: None
  • Basement: None
  • Baths Full: 0.0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 0
  • Baths Total: 0.0
  • Beds Total: 0.0
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Cedar, Wood Siding, Log Siding
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring Type: Concrete, Wood
  • Heating: Central, Heat Pump, Electric
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), See Remarks
  • Laundry Features: None
  • Levels: Two
  • Rooms Total: 2
  • Room Type: Loft, Other, No Kitchen, No Dining Room
  • Stories: 2.0
  • Stories Total: 1

Schools near 235 Rios Drive

This home is within Swain County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Swain County West Elementary
Public - K to 6
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 West Elementary
PublicK to 6

Swain County Middle School
Public6 to 8

Swain County High School
Public9 to 12

Cherokee Extension High School
PublicK to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 235 Rios Drive, Bryson City, NC 28713

235 Rios Drive is a single family home for sale in Bryson City, NC 28713. This property was listed for sale on July 9, 2026 by Mountain Sotheby's International Realty, it's currently listed at $599,000. This listing's school district is Swain County School District. Nearby schools include Swain County West Elementary, Swain County Middle School and Swain County High School. 235 Rios Drive is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 2,240 sqft single family home built in 2008.

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