
Land for Auction in Bryson City, North Carolina
9400 Highway 19 W, Bryson City, NC 28713
LUXURY PROPERTY AUCTION: 14-28 May. Accepting starting bids through 13 May. Starting bids expected between $3M-$6M. Starting bid incentive is 13 May. Where mountains hold their breath and history runs as deep as the river below, Nantahala Village Resort has been a place apart since 1948. Sun-warmed porches, woodsmoke evenings, and mornings so quiet above the Nantahala Gorge, all of it held with 95 acres between two national forests in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains. Eleven lodge rooms, 3 lodge cabins, Outfitters Cabin and 2 newly constructed 2 story homes each carry the character of a place built over generations. Total of 11 lodge rooms, 2/3BR, 2/2BR, 2/1BR Cabins (total sleeping capacity 58) Barn/Stables, Open Air stables, Tack/Room Office, Open Air Instruction Pavilion and plenty of places to ride! Pond for fishing & paddling. Swimming Pool, Game Room, Gym, Summer Concession Center, Two Outdoor Event Deck Overlooks, Retail/Ice Cream Shop, Casual Outdoor Bar/Restaurant known for lively entertainment (Only full liquor license in the entire Gorge area), Outfitters cabin with Training Pavilion, Farmer's Market Pavilion, Tennis and Basketball courts, Historic Rock Fire Tower Waterfall and the Kallisto Restaurant and Lounge keep the days as full or as unhurried as the property demands. Short five-minute easy hike to a sandy beach along the Nantahala Gorge. Site plans for 52 luxury condominiums and 140-plus residential lots position the next owner to write and entirely new chapter on one of the most storied parcels in the Southern Appalachians.
Auction details
- Price
- $10,250,000 minimum
Location
- Street address
- 9400 Highway 19 W
- County
- Swain County
- Elevation
- 1,992 feet
Directions
Nantahala Village Resort is located at 9400 US-19 in Bryson City, North Carolina, within the Great Smoky Mountains. Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) is approximately one hour east. The resort sits at the edge of the Nantahala National Forest, minutes from Bryson City dining, breweries, and shopping, whitewater outfitters on the Nantahala River, and the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Reservation borders the property to the east. The Tail of the Dragon and Cherohala Skyway are within easy reach for scenic drives, and Knoxville, Tennessee, is approximately 1.5 hours northwest. Asheville Regional Airport (AVL): approximately 1 hour; Knoxville, TN: approximately 1.5 hours; Adjacent to Nantahala National Forest; Minutes to Bryson City dining, breweries, and shopping; Minutes to Nantahala River whitewater outfitters; Minutes to Great Smoky Mountains Railroad; Near Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Reservation; Access to Tail of the Dragon and Cherohala Skyway scenic drives.
Property details
- Acreage
- 95.384 acres
- Zoning
- 7720 - Retreat/Resort
- MLS #
- CMLS 4367743
- Posted
Parcels
- 664100255850
Legal description
Parcel ID#664100255850, 664100350341, 664100253858, 664100254305, 664100358680, 664100153293, 664100354222, 664100141926
Open houses
| Date | Begins | Ends | Appt needed | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM | No | Experience a "taste" of 78 years of hospitality! Families have been returning for reunions for over |
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Franchise
- Sotheby's International Realty
Lot
- Features
- Adjoins Forest, Artificial Waterfall, Cleared, Infill Lot, Level, Open Lot, Rolling Slope, Sloped, Steep Slope, Views, Wooded
Exterior
- Pool
- Deck, Porch
- Structures
- Outbuilding
Structure
- Basement
- Full, Partially Finished, Storage Space, Walk-Out Access, Walk-Up Access
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- Private Sewer
- Heating
- Central, Ductless, Electric
- Cooling
- Central Air, Multi Units
Interior
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Appliances
- Exhaust Fan, Exhaust Hood, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Refrigerator With Ice Maker, Washer/Dryer
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | New listing | $10,250,000 | — | CMLS |















































