Full of warmth and character, this renovated 4BD/2BA home is tucked away in a private setting minutes from Western Carolina University. Updates include a new HVAC system, fresh interior/exterior paint, updated electrical/plumbing, new gutters, and a private deck off the primary suite. The kitchen boasts new appliances and flooring. On the main level, enjoy refinished oak floors, a formal dining room, a guest bedroom, and the primary suite with sitting room and access to the deck. Both bathrooms have been tastefully renovated with modern finishes.
Downstairs features two bedrooms, a cozy den, and a full bathroom - perfect for guests or a home office. A glassed-in sunroom offers natural light, ideal for nurturing plants and enjoying the outdoors year-round. The screened porch off the kitchen is perfect for outdoor dining, surrounded by lush, mature landscaping. Located at the end of the neighborhood, bordering NCAT property, this home offers enhanced privacy.
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Zestimate®
$525,000
197 Briar Patch Rd, Cullowhee, NC 28723
4beds
2,428sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1965
0.7 Acres Lot
$525,000 Zestimate®
$216/sqft
$2,124 Estimated rent
Home value
$525,000
$499,000 - $551,000
$2,124/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 03, 2025 at 09:38am
Listing Provided by:
Stefanie Conley stefanie@conleyrogerswnc.com,
Keller Williams Great Smokies
Bought with:
Joel Smith
EXP Realty LLC
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4281116
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: See Remarks
- Level: Main
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Electric, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Other
Features
- Other - See Remarks
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Doors: Insulated Door(s)
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Daylight,Finished
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,539
- Total interior livable area: 2,428 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,539
- Finished area below ground: 889
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Other - See Remarks
Lot
- Size: 0.70 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Other
- Parcel number: 7549948027
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood
- Foundation: Other - See Remarks
- Roof: Other - See Remarks
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1965
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Other - See Remarks
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Cullowhee
- Subdivision: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Gravel
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/3/2025 | Sold | $525,000$216/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4281116 Report a problem | ||
| 11/3/2025 | Contingent | $525,000$216/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26041568 Report a problem | ||
| 10/8/2025 | Price change | $525,000-4.5%$216/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26041568 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2025 | Price change | $550,000-1.6%$227/sqft |
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| 7/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $559,000+72.5%$230/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26041568 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $761 | $163,290 |
| 2023 | $761 | $163,290 |
| 2022 | $761 +7.3% | $163,290 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 28723
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Cullowhee Valley SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 7/10Jackson Co Early CollegeGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.8 mi
- 5/10Smoky Mountain HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Cullowhee Valley
- Middle: Cullowhee Valley
- High: Smoky Mountain
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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