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10435 Lower Alarka Rd, Bryson City
$795,000
4 Beds ⋅ 6 Baths ⋅ 26048669 MLS
Rare Alarka Creekfront opportunity with three current short-term rentals! This spacious property offers room to spread out and enjoy a beautiful creekside setting. The main home features two ensuite primary bedrooms on the main level, a generous kitchen with an open dining area, and a laundry room with a full bath. Upstairs offers an additional bedroom, full bath, and bonus area. An expansive deck overlooking the creek is perfect for relaxing or gathering with guests. A detached garage provides additional storage and parking. The spacious basement apartment features a separate entrance, one bedroom, one bath, and creek views. A separate rental known as “The Barn” includes one bedroom, one bath, and a bonus area for added flexibility. New septic system. Explore the possibilities for a personal mountain retreat, rental investment, or a combination of both! Fully furnished. 3 current rentals. Reported square footage includes the main house only, excluding the basement apartment and The Barn.

10435 Lower Alarka Rd, Bryson City
1600 Coopers Creek Rd, Bryson City
$130,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 26048286 MLS
Tranquil creekfront property with easy access to Bryson City, Cherokee, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This unrestricted acreage is ready for your vision — suitable for new construction, RVs, tiny homes, or mobile housing. A road leads to the upper section of the property, offering a potential additional building site. The existing home is not inhabitable. There is a good possibility of a viable well and septic system on site, though both will need inspection.

1600 Coopers Creek Rd, Bryson City
1837 E Alarka Rd, Bryson City
$385,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 26046862 MLS
Nestled on 4.8 private acres with easy year-round paved access, this creekfront cabin offers the perfect basecamp for exploring the best of Western North Carolina. The heart of the home features a bright, open floor plan where the spacious living room is anchored by a cozy wood-burning stove and rich hardwood floors. A large kitchen with granite countertops flows seamlessly into the dining area, creating an ideal space for gathering after a day on the trails. The main floor includes a functional bedroom and a bathroom featuring a custom walk-in river rock and tile shower. Upstairs, a charming loft bedroom opens to a private balcony, accompanied by a versatile bonus room and a second bathroom where you can relax in a classic clawfoot soaking tub beneath a bright, overhead skylight. The lower level provides even more living space with a large recreation/family room and a gas stove, along with a separate storage room and a one-car carport. The outdoor space is a true sanctuary, featuring a dedicated fire pit area where you can sit and listen to the rushing creek just off the hill. While the mountain views are already beautiful, they can be opened up even further to suit your vision.

1837 E Alarka Rd, Bryson City
678 Olympic Dr, Whittier
$270,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 26031586 MLS
MOVE IN READY!!! Just bring your toothbrush. Fully furnished awesome creekfront condo. Rushing waters of Conley's Creek right out your deck. Fresh mountain breezes and fragrances fill the air. Rock fireplace with gas logs, granite countertops, hardwood floors, office nook, ceramic tiles baths - one with shower and one with whirlpool tub.. New kitchen appliances. 45 foot deck spans the entire condo with entrances from each side of the fireplace and from each bedroom. Amenities include swimming pool, hot tub, sauna and lighted tennis courts. Enjoy the beautiful 18 hole mountain golf course on the other side of the creek. Membership is optional. Within close proximity to Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Harrah's Casino, white water rafting and tubing, horseback riding, Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, delicious dining, shopping and much more. Perfect as a full-time residence, second home or vacation rental. Just over an hour to Asheville and 2.5 hours to Atlanta. Mountain living at its' best. Owner will consider financing.

678 Olympic Dr, Whittier
999 Mountainside Dr, Bryson City
$102,000
26042532 MLS
8.18+/- Creekfront Acres! If you've been searching for a beautiful mountain property with privacy, convenience AND tons of creek frontage then look no further. This gorgeous piece of land is bordered by a creek on two sides... A small creek that runs along side Mountainside Dr and large creek that flows along Grassy Branch Rd and is stocked with trout by the USFS. With plenty of flat areas to build and over 500' of creek frontage, this property is only minutes from downtown Bryson City, Nantahala Outdoor Center, Lake Fontana, Tsali Recreation Area and the Appalachian Trail. Whether you want to build your mountain cabin getaway or use the property for creekside camping and fishing, this quiet and affordable slice of heaven with over $20k of improvements could be yours. With a new survey and septic permit on file, motivated seller says bring offers! Owner-financing also available for qualified buyer with acceptable terms. Call today for more information or to schedule a showing. This one checks all the boxes, don't let it pass you by!

999 Mountainside Dr, Bryson City
9999 Mountainside Drive, Bryson City
$102,000
4309414 MLS
8.18+/- Creekfront Acres! If you've been searching for a beautiful mountain property with privacy, convenience AND tons of creek frontage then look no further. This gorgeous piece of land is bordered by a creek on two sides... A small creek that runs along side Mountainside Dr and large creek that flows along Grassy Branch Rd and is stocked with trout by the USFS. With plenty of flat areas to build and over 500' of creek frontage, this property is only minutes from downtown Bryson City, Nantahala Outdoor Center, Lake Fontana, Tsali Recreation Area and the Appalachian Trail. Whether you want to build your mountain cabin getaway or use the property for creekside camping and fishing, this quiet and affordable slice of heaven with over $20k of improvements could be yours. With a new survey and septic permit on file, motivated seller says bring offers! Owner-financing also available for qualified buyer with acceptable terms. Call today for more information or to schedule a showing. This one checks all the boxes, don't let it pass you by!

9999 Mountainside Drive, Bryson City
678 Olympic Drive Unit #2, Whittier
$270,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4069001 MLS
Awesome creekfront condo is the fisherman's dream with rushing waters of Conley's Creek right out from your deck. Fresh mountain breezes and fragrances fill the air as springtime is in full bloom. Rock fireplace with gas logs, granite countertops, new appliances, hardwood floors, office nook, ceramic tiles baths - one with shower and one with whirlpool tub. 45 foot deck spans the entire condo with entrances from each side of the fireplace and from each bedroom. Move-in ready. Comes fully furnished. Amenities include swimming pool, hot tub, sauna and lighted tennis courts. Enjoy the beautiful 18 hole mountain golf course on the other side of the creek. Membership is optional. Within close proximity to Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Harrah's Casino, white water rafting and tubing, horseback riding, Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, delicious dining, shopping and much more. Perfect as a full-time residence, second home or vacation rental. Seller will consider Owner Financing.

678 Olympic Drive Unit #2, Whittier
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Creek Front Homes in Swain County, NC

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Swain County Market — Creek Front Homes Comparison

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Swain County
Creek Front Homes
inventory
Active Listings
472
2
Sold (Past 6 Mo.)
174
1
Under Contract
50
0
pricing
Avg. List Price
$417,170
$590,000
Cost / Sq. Ft.
$341
$251
typical home
Living Area
2,671 ft²
1,531 ft²
Avg. Beds
2.8
3.5
Avg. Baths
2.7
4.0
Days on Market
310
108

Creek Front Homes in Swain County: Market Data

Data as of (MLS snapshot; listings below update live)

As of October 23, 2026, Jon Tharp Homes' review of MLS data shows 2 active listings for Swain County creek front homes. Listings like these do not come up often in Swain County. Over the past six months, 1 listing in this search sold. With so few listings, setting up a listing alert is the easiest way to learn of the next one.

Creek Front Homes in Swain County, NC, October 23, 2026
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Active listings2
Sold, past six months1

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How many Swain County creek front homes are for sale?

There were 2 Swain County creek front homes for sale as of October 23, 2026, based on Jon Tharp Homes' review of MLS data.

How do Swain County creek front homes compare with other areas?

As of October 23, 2026, there were 2 Swain County creek front homes for sale. In the same search, Haywood County had 8 creek front homes for sale, Maggie Valley had 4 creek front homes for sale and Whittier had 4 creek front homes for sale.

How many Swain County creek front homes sold in the past six months?

There was 1 sale of Swain County creek front homes in the six months before October 23, 2026.

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