5454 Ela Rd

$335,000
Price
5
Beds
1,747 Sq. Ft.
$192 / Sq. Ft.
1,747
Sq. Ft.
$192
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This three-unit apartment complex offers an excellent investment opportunity with a proven rental history, situated along the picturesque Oconoluftee River. Conveniently located near Bryson City and Cherokee, the property provides easy access to local attractions. The complex features a spacious three-bedroom, one-bath unit, alongside two additional one-bedroom, one-bath units. The lower units include screened-in decks, perfect for enjoying serene river views. Financial records are available for...This three-unit apartment complex offers an excellent investment opportunity with a proven rental history, situated along the picturesque Oconoluftee River. Conveniently located near Bryson City and Cherokee, the property provides easy access to local attractions. The complex features a spacious three-bedroom, one-bath unit, alongside two additional one-bedroom, one-bath units. The lower units include screened-in decks, perfect for enjoying serene river views. Financial records are available for qualified buyers. This property presents a chance to live in one unit while letting rental income from the other two cover your mortgage. Due to tenant occupancy, 24-hour notice is required for showings.
  1. Listed by Tyler Mellor • EXP Realty LLC • tyler@pisgahpropertygroup.com

Property Details for 5454 Ela Road

Parking Features
Driveway
Subdivision Name
none
LISTING UPDATED: 10/14/2025 10:35 AM

Property Details for 5454 Ela Road

StatusActive
MLS #4209727
Days on Market355
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1960
Lot Size0.96 AC / 41,817 SF
CountySwain County

Location

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Building Information for 5454 Ela Road

Stories-Year Built1960Building Size-Lot Size0.96 AC / 41,817 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,722 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,655

Property Taxes

$67

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5454 Ela Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -83.379247
  • Latitude: 35.447216
  • Directions: gps
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $111,300.00
  • Parcel Number: 6694-02-66-1421
  • 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
  • Garage YN: No
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1747.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 507
  • Sq Ft Third: 721
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 519
  • Sq Ft Second Living Quarters HLA: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 1747.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 41
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
Green Features
  • Green Verification Count: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Hardboard Siding
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Refrigerator
  • Levels: Three
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: No
  • Bedroom Main: 1
  • Bedroom Third: 3
  • Bedroom Upper: 1
  • Full Bath Main: 1
  • Full Bath Third: 1
  • Full Bath Upper: 1
  • Half Bath Main: 0
  • Half Bath Third: 0
  • Half Bath Upper: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 1.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main

Property History for 5454 Ela Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 3, 2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4209727

$335,000—
May 1, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1377083459

$110,000

+47.9% / yr

Oct 26, 2018

Withdrawn

CANOPY #3387559

$100,000—
May 2, 2018

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3387559

$100,000—
Apr 27, 2018

Closed

CANOPY #3371583

$50,000—
Apr 26, 2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1286923514

$50,000—
Mar 23, 2018

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3371583

—
Mar 19, 2018

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3371583

$100,000—
Oct 31, 2016

Expired

CANOPY #582523

$129,900—
Apr 20, 2015

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #582523

$159,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/03/2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4209727

$335,000
05/01/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1377083459

$110,000

+47.9% / yr

10/26/2018

Withdrawn

CANOPY #3387559

$100,000
05/02/2018

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3387559

$100,000
04/27/2018

Closed

CANOPY #3371583

$50,000
04/26/2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1286923514

$50,000
03/23/2018

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3371583

—
03/19/2018

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3371583

$100,000
10/31/2016

Expired

CANOPY #582523

$129,900
04/20/2015

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #582523

$159,900

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Public Records for 5454 Ela Road

Taxable ValueLand$62,730Additions$48,570Total$111,300
Tax Record2025$801 ($67 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt3,830 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,830 SqFtStories3Lot Size42,035 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1960Year Renovated1965CountySWAINAPN669402661421

Schools near 5454 Ela Road

This home is within Swain County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
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

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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5454 Ela Road is a single family home for sale in Whittier, NC 28789. This property was listed for sale on January 3, 2025 by EXP Realty LLC, it's currently listed at $335,000. It has been on the market for a total of 355 days and was last sold on May 1, 2020. 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. 5454 Ela Road is a 5-bed, 3-bath, 1,747 sqft single family home built in 1960.

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