
Residential Land for Sale in Whittier, North Carolina
Jackson County, Whittier, NC 28789
Discover your mountain sanctuary on this pristine 1.79-acre parcel located along Hornet Drive in highly desirable northern Jackson County, NC. Offered at an incredible value of $55,000, this property is primed and ready for your dream home, boasting a rough-graded driveway and a rough-graded home site already in place. Infrastructure is well underway with a potable water supply line ran directly to the parcel (shared well agreement officially recorded) and a current 2-bedroom septic permit already on file. For those looking for more space, there is a clear opportunity to expand to a 3-bedroom permit by relocating an on-site power line.Position your future build to capture breathtaking, layer-on-layer mountain views looking toward the southern end of the Plott Balsam Mountain Range as it rolls majestically toward the Tuckasegee River. A recorded survey is available, and the property features modest covenants designed to protect your investment while offering flexibility-allowing for site-built or modular homes with a minimum of just 1,200 square feet of heated living space.Location is everything, and this property serves as the ultimate basecamp for Western North Carolina adventure. You are positioned perfectly within a 15-to-25-minute drive of Bryson City, Cherokee, Dillsboro, and Sylva, putting local dining, shopping, and culture right at your fingertips. Best of all, you are just minutes away from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and world-class hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, rafting and premier trout fishing. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own prepped mountain acreage with immediate building potential!
Location
- County
- Jackson County
- Zip code
- 28789
- Community
- Smokey Acres
- Elevation
- 2,201 feet
Directions
Hwy 74 turn off and cross over the Wilmont Bridge to Thomas Valley Road, continue left at fork across the bridge. Take a left onto Cornelius Ashe Road to Hornet Drive on the left. Continue to driveway onto the lot on the right at sign.
Property details
- Acreage
- 1.79 acres77,972 sq ft
- MLS #
- FBR 26042820
- Posted
Property taxes
- Recent
- $70
Parcels
- 7612879706
Nearby schools
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Smokey Mountain | Elementary |
| Smokey Mountain | Middle |
| Smoky Mountain | High |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2026 | New listing | $55,000 | — | FBR |
| June 2, 2026 | Listing removed | $55,000 | — | Listing agent |
| Dec 5, 2025 | New listing | $55,000 | — | FBR |
















