Own a piece of Waynesville history with this beautifully restored 1927 brick home perched atop East Hills. Once host to Roy Rogers and Gene Autry, this historic gem has 5bd/4ba/2halfba and blends timeless charm with modern updates. Original features include a beautiful brick fireplace, wood floors, French doors and a grand staircase. Enjoy mountain views from the covered porch or bedroom windows. Set on 2.6+ acres this property offers complete privacy yet walkable to Main Street. A beautiful garden with fruit trees, blueberries and grapes has been tended your enjoyment. Additional space in the basement is ideal for an office or hobby area. The Massie House - visible from Main Street in its early days - offers a rare opportunity to own a landmark with all the modern comforts. In the past, this home has been used as a private residence and a Bed and Breakfast. Basement heat (HLA) is non-traditional yet warms the office and laundry room. Available fully furnished with a strong offer.
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Price cut: $100K (7/7)
$1,250,000
147 Preservation Way, Waynesville, NC 28786
5beds
4,475sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1927
2.61 Acres Lot
$1,166,100 Zestimate®
$279/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Mountain viewsModern updatesTimeless charmBeautiful gardenWood floorsPerched atop east hillsFruit trees
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 07, 2025 at 07:03am
Listing Provided by:
Joellen Maurer Joellen@carolinalifeproperties.com,
Real Broker, LLC
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4264584

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom s
- Level: Upper
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Upper
Bathroom half
- Level: Upper
Bathroom full
- Level: Upper
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Third
Other
- Level: Third
Other
- Level: Third
Bonus room
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Basement
Living room
- Level: Main
Office
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Ductless, Heat Pump, Propane
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Ductless, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Exhaust Hood, Gas Range, Microwave, Propane Water Heater, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Built-in Features, Storage
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Doors: French Doors, Screen Door(s), Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Partially Finished,Storage Space,Walk-Out Access
- Fireplace features: Fire Pit, Gas Log, Gas Vented, Living Room, Propane, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,132
- Total interior livable area: 4,475 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,834
- Finished area below ground: 641
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Driveway, Parking Space(s)
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: Two and a Half
- Stories: 2.5
- Patio & porch: Covered, Side Porch
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range, Mountain(s), Year Round
Lot
- Size: 2.61 Acres
- Features: Green Area, Level, Private, Rolling Slope, Sloped, Wooded, Views
Details
- Additional structures: Gazebo, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 8615560436
- Zoning: EW-ND
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Full
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1927
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Propane
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: East Hills
Location
- Region: Waynesville
- Elevation: 2500 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $279/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $616,800
- Annual tax amount: $3,392
- Date on market: 6/5/2025
- Road surface type: Concrete, Gravel, Dirt
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