Active

Price cut: $5.4K (4/8)

$329,500

171 Fortner Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713

2beds

586sqft

Est.:

Single Family Residence

Built in 1978

1.57 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$562/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Gas fireplaceModern minimalist styleStone exteriorBright glass-enclosed porchLarge lotNew cabinetsKraus granite composite sink

PRICE IMPROVEMENT! 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.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 2

Primary bedroom

Level: Main

Kitchen

Level: Main

Heating

Radiant, Other

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Laundry: Other

Features

Flooring: Vinyl, Other
Has basement: No
Fireplace features: Gas

Interior area

Total structure area: 586
Total interior livable area: 586 sqft
Finished area above ground: 586
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Parking features: Attached Carport, Driveway
Has carport: Yes
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Patio & porch: Covered, Glass Enclosed
Exterior features: Other - See Remarks

Lot

Size: 1.57 Acres
Features: Hilly, Private, Rolling Slope, Wooded, Other - See Remarks

Details

Additional structures: Shed(s), Other
Parcel number: 668301177030
Zoning: R1
Special conditions: Standard
Other equipment: Other - See Remarks

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Cottage
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Stone
Foundation: Slab
Roof: Metal

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1978

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Septic Installed, Other - See Remarks
Water: Shared Well, Other - See Remarks
Utilities for property: Other - See Remarks

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Mountain Laurel Estates

Location

Region: Bryson City

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $562/sqft
Tax assessed value: $94,830
Annual tax amount: $504
Date on market: 3/6/2026
Cumulative days on market: 39 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Exclusions: Cabinet in entryway
Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
4/8/2026	Price change	$329,500-1.6%$562/sqft
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26046521 Report a problem
3/6/2026	Listed for sale	$334,900+75.3%$572/sqft
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26046521 Report a problem
9/20/2021	Sold	$191,000-4%$326/sqft
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26020093 Report a problem
8/6/2021	Contingent	$199,000$340/sqft
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26020093 Report a problem
7/31/2021	Price change	$199,000-20.4%$340/sqft
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26020093 Report a problem
6/22/2021	Listed for sale	$250,000$427/sqft
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26020093 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$504 +10.4%	$94,830
2023	$456 +33.7%	$94,830
2022	$341 -25.2%	$94,830
2021	$456 +4.5%	$94,830 -5.6%
2020	$437	$100,440
2019	--	$100,440
2018	--	$100,440
2017	--	$100,440
2016	--	$100,440
2015	--	$100,440
2014	--	$100,440
2013	--	$100,440 -2%
2012	--	$102,500
2011	--	$102,500
2010	--	$102,500