Rare Large-Scale Residential Development Opportunity Near Bryson City! Don’t miss the opportunity to acquire and develop one of the last significant residential tracts in the Alarka/Bryson City area. Strategically located near the Alarka Road/US-74 interchange (Exit 64), this property offers convenient access to Bryson City, Cherokee, the Nantahala area, Fontana Lake and the Great Smoky Mountains. The location combines a peaceful mountain setting with excellent regional accessibility. Alarka Road (SR 1140) is identified by NCDOT as carrying approximately 8,300 vehicles per day between US-19 and Deep Gap Road, providing substantial exposure along this established community corridor. The property's proximity to US-74 and Exit 64 places it at an important gateway between Bryson City and the surrounding communities and recreational destinations. Nearby Swain West Elementary School, established residential neighborhoods and existing development contribute to the area's strong residential character. The Alarka corridor is already attracting significant investment, including larger-scale residential development nearby, demonstrating continued interest in this desirable mountain community. For the experienced developer, the property presents an opportunity to create a substantial residential community rather than simply individual homesites. Potential concepts could include a phased single-family subdivision, lower-density mountain-home community, second-home/primary-residence development, or other residential uses, subject to zoning, utilities, access, environmental considerations and governmental approvals. Large tracts with this combination of size, highway access, community infrastructure and proximity to Bryson City are increasingly difficult to find in Western North Carolina. The property's position near Exit 64 and along the Alarka corridor provides a compelling combination of accessibility and long-term development potential. Position your investment ahead of the next phase of growth in the Alarka/Bryson City corridor. This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a significant mountain tract with the potential to help shape a future residential community in one of Western North Carolina's most desirable areas.
Property Details
- View
- Long Range,Mountain(s),Year Round
- Lot Features
- Rolling Slope, Creek/Stream, Views
- Lot Description
- Rolling Slope, Creek/Stream, Views
- Exterior Materials
- Other - See Remarks
- Acres
- 0.001
- Lot Size (sqft)
- 29.0
- Property Type
- Purchase
- Sewer Information
- Septic Installed
- Utility Source
- Well
- Utility Features
- Electricity Connected
- Elementary School
- Unspecified
- Middle School
- Unspecified
- High School
- Unspecified
- County
- Swain
- Region
- Bryson City
- Original List Price
- $499,000
- Days on Market (Cumulative)
- 6
- MLS #
- 4419378
- Property Subtype
- Acreage
- Parcel Number
- 6662-08-78-8814
- MLS #
- 4419378
- Date Listed
- August 28, 2026
- Address
- 414 Brendle Road
Location
Legal
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Provided By
Listed by Craig Parks (#CAR34376)
Listing Office: Keller Williams Great Smokies - Bryson City (#CAR11535)
