275 Overlook Ridge Road
Bryson City, North Carolina
A mountaintop build site with the hard work already done
Three lots and 14.66 acres at the end of Overlook Ridge Road, about 9 miles from downtown Bryson City. The earthwork is done, the building pad is graded and graveled, Duke Energy service is in place, and Swain County has approved a septic permit for a three-bedroom home. You get the long-range mountain views and the quiet of a dead-end road without months of site work standing between you and the build.
Quick facts about 275 Overlook Ridge Road
How many bedrooms does the septic permit allow?
Three. Swain County issued the permit on May 15, 2026 for a 3-bedroom system on Lot 57 with a 1,000-gallon tank, valid until May 15, 2031.
What utilities are in place?
Duke Energy electric service is installed at the property. A private well will need to be drilled; the septic permit shows the proposed well site.
Is there an HOA?
Yes. Fontana Lake Properties Homeowners Association dues are $1,350 a year and cover private road maintenance, common areas and access to the association's private Fontana Lake recreational area.
What can be built here?
A new, site-built home of at least 600 heated square feet, set at least 10 feet from the lot lines. Mobile homes are not allowed, but an RV or travel trailer can stay on site while the home is under construction.
What kind of road is it on?
Overlook Ridge Road, a paved private road that ends at the property. The land also borders Dark Branch Road, which is gravel.
Is the property in a flood zone?
No. The survey notes it is not in a special flood hazard area, and the seller reports no flooding.
How far is it to town?
About 9 miles (20 minutes) to downtown Bryson City, 19 miles to Cherokee, 25 miles to Sylva and 76 miles to Asheville Regional Airport.
How is the land laid out?
Two Swain County parcels: Lots 56 and 57, recombined into 11.58 acres (parcel 6652-01-49-8427), and the adjoining Lot 54 with 3.08 acres (parcel 6652-02-59-1901).
Updated October 15, 2026
Skip the months of site work
Most mountain land asks for a long season of grading, surveying and utility calls before a builder can start. Here that work is behind you. The earthwork is complete, Lots 56 and 57 have been surveyed and recombined into one 11.58-acre home site, and Duke Energy service is in place at the build site.
Swain County approved a septic permit in May 2026 for a three-bedroom home on Lot 57, good through May 2031. The adjoining Lot 54 adds another 3.08 acres, and with power already on the property you have options for running service to it later.
Take the tour
14.66 acres at the end of the road
Overlook Ridge Road ends here, so the only traffic is your own. The land is a mix of cleared, level ground where the pad sits and sloped, wooded hillside around it, with long-range mountain views that hold all year. Lot 54 adjoins to the north, giving you elbow room and a buffer of your own trees.
Minutes from Bryson City
Downtown Bryson City is about 9 miles away, close enough for its shops, restaurants and the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad while you live in the quiet of the mountains. Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Tuckasegee River are close by. Paddle the Nantahala River, fish or cruise on Fontana Lake, ride the Tsali mountain bike trails, or chase the waterfalls tucked all through these hills.
