52 Briar Patch Road
Cullowhee, NC, 28723 $ 549,000
Bedrooms4 Baths3.0 Sq 1,831 Monthly Estimate*
$ 3,792
for $549,000 with 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths. This 1,831 square foot home was built in 1963 on a lot size of 0.5.
Briar Patch is one of those neighborhoods that earns the word "surprising." Positioned directly above the WCU campus with year-round views of university grounds and the surrounding mountains, it manages to stay genuinely quiet, a point that appears unprompted in many of the Airbnb guest reviews spanning five years of short-term rentals at this address. Adjacent student housing complexes operate under enforceable noise restrictions, and the result is a residential street that functions entirely on its own terms. The home is a well-maintained 4-bedroom, 3-bath ranch on a level, half-acre open lot. Hardwood floors, an updated kitchen, a formal living room, and a separate family room give the main living area a comfortable and flexible layout. The roof, HVAC, electrical system, plumbing, and primary appliances have all been upgraded and/or replaced and are in verified working condition. Public water service and an insulated exterior with vinyl and brick finish make this a move-in-ready property without a project list attached. The property's most distinctive asset is an attached 1-bedroom efficiency suite with its own private exterior entry and near-complete sound isolation from the main home. This suite has operated as a licensed short-term rental since 2021, generating $20,900 across 83 bookings in 2025 alone and earning Airbnb Superhost and Guest Favorite status with 153 reviews at a 4.9-star rating. Current figures reflect intentional owner-use blackout dates, meaning a new owner who converts those dates to bookings has additional upside already built in. The current owners note that in five years of continuous operation, the suite has never produced a noise or disturbance in the main living area. Buyers with no interest in short-term rentals will find the suite equally well-suited as a private primary ensuite, guest quarters with independent access, or a dedicated home office with a separate entrance. The property functions as a hub for western North Carolina. Waynesville, Cashiers, Cherokee, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are within 30 minutes. Bryson City and Franklin are 40 minutes out. Asheville is approximately one hour away. The Tuckasegee River, popular for whitewater paddling, kayaking, and fly fishing, runs through the area. The yard includes a 24-by-24-foot concrete basketball court. A double attached carport with an integrated storage building complete the property
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FeaturesGeneralLiving Area 1831
Sewer Septic Installed
Heating Electric Heat Pump
Cooling Electric Heat Pump
Roof Architectural Shingle
Appliances Dryer Refrigerator Washer/Dryer
Architectural Style Ranch
Construction Materials Brick Partial Vinyl
Year Built 1963
View Long Range Mountain(s) Year Round
Levels One
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Parcel Number 7549-93-9690
County Jackson
New Construction N
Property Type Residential
HOA N
Subdivision Name None
Garage Y/N N
Full Baths 3
Directions From 107S take a right on to Blackhawk then right on Briar Patch - house is 2nd one on the right. Use GPS
High School Smoky Mountain
City Cullowhee
Senior Community Y/N N
Lot Size Units Acres
Carport Spaces 2
Carport Y/N Y
Elementary School Cullowhee Valley
Middle/Junior High School Cullowhee Valley
Additional Parcels Y/N N
Standard Status Active
Construction Type Site Built
Restrictions Deed
Tax Assessed Value 380194
Listing Terms Cash Conventional
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InteriorFlooring Wood
Basement (Y/N) N
Window Features Insulated Window(s)
Fireplace Y/N N
Above Grade Finished Area 1831
Half Baths 0
Laundry Features In Bathroom Main Level
Total Bedrooms 4
Below Grade Finished Area 0
Total Baths 3
SqFt Main 1831
SqFt Lower 0
SqFt Upper 0
Bedroom 4
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ExteriorParking Features Attached Carport
Lot Features Views
Water Source Public
Lot Size Area 0.5
Foundation Details Crawl Space
Road Surface Type Concrete Paved
Door Features Insulated Door(s)
Other Equipment Fuel Tank - Leased
Road Responsibility Private Maintained Road
Main Level Garage YN N
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* Excluded FeaturesList ByKeller Williams Great SmokiesBroker
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Average List Price $1,162,468
Percent of Sale Price 112%
About Cullowhee, NC 6,891 Population
84% Since 2002
$ 44,225 Median Income
23.1 Median Age
12% Households with Children
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Pricing History| Date | Price | Price Change | Description |
|---|
| 6/1/2026 | $549,000 | -0.18% | Price Down |
| 6/1/2026 | $550,000 | | Listed Price |