617 Barkers Creek Rd

Whittier, NC 28789

$325,000
Price
3
Beds
1,603 Sq. Ft.
$203 / Sq. Ft.
1,603
Sq. Ft.
$203
per Sq. Ft.

Description

28-acre Smoky Mountains rolling hills ranging from approx. 2,100–2,800 ft elevation, with the property reaching the top of the mountain—your own private peak. Features an artisan mountain spring emerging around 2,650 ft, untouched by human impact, plus two waterfalls, one with a 20-ft bedrock slab ideal for wading and relaxing. During winter the water levels are low. Two hilltop sites are perfect for additional cabins with some grading. Easy year-round access via paved road with no steep grade—never...28-acre Smoky Mountains rolling hills ranging from approx. 2,100–2,800 ft elevation, with the property reaching the top of the mountain—your own private peak. Features an artisan mountain spring emerging around 2,650 ft, untouched by human impact, plus two waterfalls, one with a 20-ft bedrock slab ideal for wading and relaxing. During winter the water levels are low. Two hilltop sites are perfect for additional cabins with some grading. Easy year-round access via paved road with no steep grade—never snowed in—and less than 1 mile to Hwy 74. Existing 3BR/1BA home with major renovations completed, including a 20x20 kitchen with all new beams, joists, engineered subflooring, finished walls and ceilings, and updated plumbing with dual kitchen sinks and laundry hookups. New rigid gas lines installed for stove, water heater, and optional heaters. Since remodeling the home was broken into and damage is present along with many items in the home now. Extensive mill-cut pine timbers surround much of the home, plus cross-designed center beams. Large concrete septic tank in place. Owner financing available with an acceptable offer with $200,000 down.
  1. Listed by Misti Chandler • Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Downtown • misti.chandler@allentate.com

Property Details for 617 Barkers Creek Road

Parking Features
Driveway
Subdivision Name
NONE
LISTING UPDATED: 01/31/2026 11:02 AM

Property Details for 617 Barkers Creek Road

StatusActive
MLS #4340564
Days on Market8
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1960
Lot Size28.00 AC / 1,219,680 SF
CountyJackson County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Downtown
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Building Information for 617 Barkers Creek Road

Stories-Year Built1960Building Size-Lot Size28.00 AC / 1,219,680 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,690 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,584

Property Taxes

$106

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 617 Barkers Creek Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -83.2955983
  • Latitude: 35.3773316
  • Directions: From US-74 in Whittier, turn onto Barkers Creek Rd. Follow Barkers Creek Rd through the valley, staying straight as the road winds. Continue approximately 6 miles to 617 Barkers Creek Rd; property is clearly marked along the road.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $335,329.00
  • Parcel Number: 7621-09-0859
  • 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
  • Elevation: 2000
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1603.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1603
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 1603.0
  • Lot Features: Rolling Slope, Creek/Stream, Wooded, Views
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 13
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Restrictions: N/A
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete, Paved
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
Interior Features
  • Appliances: None
  • Levels: One
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: None
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: No
  • Bedroom Main: 3
  • Full Bath Main: 1
  • Half Bath Main: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 1.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main

Property History for 617 Barkers Creek Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 24, 2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4340564

$325,000—
Mar 15, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #695844452

$61,000—
Mar 15, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1454809538

$61,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/24/2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4340564

$325,000
03/15/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #695844452

$61,000
03/15/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1454809538

$61,000

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

Public Records for 617 Barkers Creek Road

Taxable ValueLand$307,020Additions$28,309Total$335,329
Tax Record2025$1,274 ($106 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,603 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,603 SqFtStories1Lot Size1,219,680 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1960Year Renovated1965CountyJACKSONAPN7621-09-0859Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 617 Barkers Creek Road

This home is within Jackson County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Smokey Mountain Elementary
Public - PK to 8
Smoky Mountain High
Public - 9 to 12
Jackson Co Early College
Public - 9 to 13
Jackson Co School Of Alt
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Smokey Mountain Elementary
PublicPK to 8

Smoky Mountain High
Public9 to 12

Jackson Co Early College
Public9 to 13

Jackson Co School Of Alt
Public6 to 12

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More information about 617 Barkers Creek Road, Whittier, NC 28789

617 Barkers Creek Road is a single family home for sale in Whittier, NC 28789. This property was listed for sale on January 24, 2026 by Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Downtown, it's currently listed at $325,000. It has been on the market for a total of 8 days and was last sold on March 15, 2021. This listing's school district is Jackson County School District. Nearby schools include Smokey Mountain Elementary, Smoky Mountain High and Jackson Co Early College. 617 Barkers Creek Road is a 3-bed, 1-bath, 1,603 sqft single family home built in 1960.

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