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Clay County sits in the far southwestern corner of North Carolina, pushed up against the mountains where the state runs into Georgia. Small place. Everything orbits Hayesville, the county seat and the only incorporated town we've got. Life follows the seasons here, and folks wouldn't have it any other way.
For a lot of people who land here, Lake Chatuge is the whole reason. You've got water to boat and fish, trails climbing up into the ridges, and a night sky so thick with stars you forget it ever looked like that. Homes run the gamut: docks on the lake, wooded acreage down a gravel drive, plain little houses a short walk from the courthouse.
Why Buy Homes for Sale in Clay County, NC?
People show up for the elbow room and the slow mornings. They stick around because the woman at the hardware store remembers your name. Buy here and you swap horns and brake lights for pine, water, and quiet you can actually hear. And if you want the mountains without the T-shirt shops and traffic of the bigger tourist towns, this is the corner to look. Worth it.
Ready to find your ideal homes for sale in Clay County? Contact Jon Tharp Homes today at (828) 347-9055 to schedule a showing or start your personalized home search.
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Turnkey mountain retreat, event venue, and unrestricted 50 acre property in Hayesville, NC. Rare opportunity to own a private mountain property located at the end of a pr...
- 1 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 26048104 MLS
Enjoy peaceful mountain living in this charming 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in beautiful Hayesville, NC. Perfect as a full-time residence, vacation getaway, or mini-farm, th...
- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 26048079 MLS
Located in a private neighborhood with deeded Hiawassee River access this Alpine Chalet inspired home is sited on a 1.01 acre lot with a sloping woodland and level lawn....
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 4401377 MLS
Investment Opportunity!! Just 5 minutes from the shores of Lake Chatuge and 5 miles from the Jack Rabbit Hiking Trails, this 2BR/1BA mobile home on .40 acres puts you rig...
- 2 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 26047702 MLS
Downtown living meets mountain serenity at 101 Mill Street! This 2BD/2BA gem offers the ultimate Hayesville lifestyle, combining effortless 1-level living with a prime lo...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 4393420 MLS
Enjoy beautiful mountain views and stunning sunsets from the deck of this versatile 4-bedroom home. Currently configured as a duplex, the walkout basement features 2 bedr...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 4392442 MLS
Investor special in the heart of the North Carolina mountains! Located in a quiet, established neighborhood in desirable Hayesville, 197 Dogwood Dr offers the rare combin...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 4390310 MLS
Please note, the seller has lowered the price several times and is now firm at the listing price. This vacant lakefront lot offers an excellent opportunity to build your...
- 4383702 MLS
ANOTHER BIG PRICE REDUCTION on this Beautiful Home on just under four acres of big yard and woods with peace and quiet close to historic small town of Hayesville and 7000...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 4383418 MLS
This beautifully maintained brick ranch offers exceptional flexibility for residential living, a home-based business, or potential commercial use. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 4382674 MLS
This beautifully maintained brick ranch offers exceptional flexibility for residential living, a home-based business, or potential commercial use. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 26047271 MLS
Escape to your own mountain retreat where rustic luxury meets outdoor adventure. Nestled on 1.16 peaceful wooded acres that sits on the rushing Fires Creek. Located in th...
- 2 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 26047260 MLS
Lake life at its finest,an exceptional opportunity to own a truly one-of-a-kind retreat in the highly sought-after, community of McClure Pointe on Lake Chatuge. This char...
- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 26047211 MLS
Elevated mountain luxury awaits in the gated community of Rainbow Falls. Situated on private acreage backing to USFS land, enjoy mature landscaping, azaleas, and a tranqu...
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 26047025 MLS
Experience the best of mountain living in Hayesville, NC with this 3 bedroom, 3 bath home on 3+ acres of gorgeous, park-like grounds. Bordered by peaceful streams on two ...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 26046880 MLS
This 2BD/2BA gem offers the ultimate Hayesville lifestyle, combining effortless 1-level living with a prime location just off the town square. Perched to overlook the loc...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 26046833 MLS
NANTAHALA RIVER FRONT! This is a must-see cozy and inviting 2-bedroom 2 bath log cabin overlooking the Nantahala River. This cabin is located in the coveted Rainbow Sprin...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 26046707 MLS
Low-maintenance living just minutes from downtown Hayesville. This well-kept 2BR/2BA ranch-style home offers easy, single-level living in a walkable neighborhood setting....
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 26046706 MLS
Here is your opportunity to own a rare, self-reliant mountain retreat with direct access to the trophy trout waters of the Nantahala River—just steps from your door. Reac...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 26046555 MLS
Discover your private retreat in the picturesque McClure Point community! This fully furnished, turn key cottage offers an idyllic escape with exclusive access to a priva...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 26045403 MLS
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