Property in West North Carolina

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I'm wondering if anyone has property or is familiar with the area in Cherokee County (extreme west end of NC) and your thoughts about the area?
I'm driving up to look at a 50 acre plot just west of Andrews next week and would like some intel if available. We would like to have a get-away with elbow room.
Thanks
Tom
 
I have spent more than my fair share of time in the area. In a previous life I lived in N.C. & day tripped it to the mountains often. My wife & I still go up there at least once a year.

50 acres “west of Andrews” is quite a bit of elbow room. I’m sure you are well aware of the price per acre. What you MAY not already know is that you may be hard pressed to find 50 that (as my friend used to say) “has a lot of flat in it”. The majority of land there is riddled with beautiful mountains & hillside. In my opinion, again, beautiful.

60 or so miles east of Andrews is Asheville. That is one “happening” town. Plenty to see & do. (The Biltmore Estate is a MUST) for anyone in the area. Asheville itself is more of a city than we want when we go up there. Art galleries, museums &the like. I think they claim to be the craft beer capital of the south.

My trips to N.C. are for the backroads with plenty of opportunities to get lost on long roads full of mountainous scenery.

A 1/2 hour east of Andrews is Waynesville….One of my favorites. 1/2 hour west is Cherokee (casino) and then Maggie Valley….again with the scenery.

Sorry for rambling on. I love it up there.

Hope this helps.
 
mwph said:
I have spent more than my fair share of time in the area. In a previous life I lived in N.C. & day tripped it to the mountains often. My wife & I still go up there at least once a year.

50 acres “west of Andrews” is quite a bit of elbow room. I’m sure you are well aware of the price per acre. What you MAY not already know is that you may be hard pressed to find 50 that (as my friend used to say) “has a lot of flat in it”. The majority of land there is riddled with beautiful mountains & hillside. In my opinion, again, beautiful.

60 or so miles east of Andrews is Asheville. That is one “happening” town. Plenty to see & do. (The Biltmore Estate is a MUST) for anyone in the area. Asheville itself is more of a city than we want when we go up there. Art galleries, museums &the like. I think they claim to be the craft beer capital of the south.

My trips to N.C. are for the backroads with plenty of opportunities to get lost on long roads full of mountainous scenery.

A 1/2 hour east of Andrews is Waynesville….One of my favorites. 1/2 hour west is Cherokee (casino) and then Maggie Valley….again with the scenery.

Sorry for rambling on. I love it up there.

Hope this helps.
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It does - Thanks! We've been to Ashville a couple of times and love the area. Winters??
The land, heavily forested, rolls down southward to a valley and at the base is a large white-water creek cutting through some flats. Meadows at the top along the road. It has a couple of high knolls, much higher than the road, perfect for a home. Completely unimproved; was owned at one time by a lumber company but never harvested. View to the south is all mountains. Just came on the market.
 
You shouldn’t worry too much about winters in that area. It’s not Florida mind you, but snow is usually heavy, wet snow that is gone the next day. Sure, an occasional storm may stick around a little longer and the Blue Ridge Parkway has sections that may occasionally close. But that’s precautionary. There isn’t any snow removal equipment on the city books. That should tell you something. Go north/ northeast an hour or so to the Boone area if you want to see any real snow. Several ski resorts in and around Boone.

Flowing creeks are abundant in the area you are looking at. Mountain runoff seems to come from every direction. It’s nice!

If the piece you are looking at (any piece of that size) has road access to the top…you are golden. Otherwise, getting 1. A road, 2. Power, 3. Potable water will be your next challenge. I’m sure “people do it all the time”. I’m just not sure how long it would take and of course $$$.

If I can answer any questions, feel free to ask. Either way….Enjoy your visit. I know I always do.
 
ttmott said:
I'm wondering if anyone has property or is familiar with the area in Cherokee County (extreme west end of NC) and your thoughts about the area?
I'm driving up to look at a 50 acre plot just west of Andrews next week and would like some intel if available. We would like to have a get-away with elbow room.
Thanks
Tom
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CSR's Chuck1 is a realtor just across the line in N GA, 15-20mi away as the crow flies. http://www.ssg-i.com/
 
mwph said:
You shouldn’t worry too much about winters in that area. It’s not Florida mind you, but snow is usually heavy, wet snow that is gone the next day. Sure, an occasional storm may stick around a little longer and the Blue Ridge Parkway has sections that may occasionally close. But that’s precautionary. There isn’t any snow removal equipment on the city books. That should tell you something. Go north/ northeast an hour or so to the Boone area if you want to see any real snow. Several ski resorts in and around Boone.

Flowing creeks are abundant in the area you are looking at. Mountain runoff seems to come from every direction. It’s nice!

If the piece you are looking at (any piece of that size) has road access to the top…you are golden. Otherwise, getting 1. A road, 2. Power, 3. Potable water will be your next challenge. I’m sure “people do it all the time”. I’m just not sure how long it would take and of course $$$.

If I can answer any questions, feel free to ask. Either way….Enjoy your visit. I know I always do.
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I understand there are old overgrown logging roads cutting through the property but there is no improved access. There is a county maintained road all along the north side of the property with power and cable. There are a couple of homes scattered in the area off the road. No other utilities. Well water is very good at 400 feet deep according to the realtor but no well on the property. They also said there is a spring on the property that flows year-round.
Are the soils clay or more of an aggregate? Anyhow we will take a look at it next Tuesday.
 
Disclaimer…I’m no expert by any stretch. Just my observations & opinions.

Weird to say this, but just like buying a boat, your intended use is paramount.

If you have some flat land relatively close to that county road, access & utilities may not be a big deal. If your goal is to build a place on top, overlooking your property, some more due diligence may be in order.

A year round spring is obviously a plus. Digging. A well up at the top is probably a hell of an undertaking. I know “people do it”. Just not sure I want to be one of those people. Well digging, on almost ANY property is a you never know how deep kind of thing. Add in the rock possibilities sounds expensive.

Which leads to your question on soil type. I don’t think you’ll find much clay. I know for a fact that apples & corn are prevalent in the area. (The annual apple festival in Hendersonville is a big shindig). You’ll see cattle grazing on hillsides & corn in the bottoms because of the water tables. So if you are interested in leasing out some land to a local, that’s what you’ll see.

I’m really looking forward to your follow up post after your visit!
 
ttmott said:
I understand there are old overgrown logging roads cutting through the property but there is no improved access. There is a county maintained road all along the north side of the property with power and cable. There are a couple of homes scattered in the area off the road. No other utilities. Well water is very good at 400 feet deep according to the realtor but no well on the property. They also said there is a spring on the property that flows year-round.
Are the soils clay or more of an aggregate? Anyhow we will take a look at it next Tuesday.
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Susan's sister just bought in a gated lake community in Lake Adger, east of Ashville. www.lakeager.com
 
Its a beautiful area, but just like FL a lot of people are flocking to the area, and prices are skyrocketing. Especially after Covid.

There is a lot of land up there, but a lot of it is unbuildable due to nation forests, preserves, waterway setbacks ect. so a smaller plot in the right location will still give you the room your looking for without the price tag. Andrews is getting into some of the more rugged areas. If you have time, head a few miles north towards Robbinsville , there are a couple of alpine lake areas (Lake Santeetlah, Fontana Lake) that are some of the most beautiful places around. Some of the best hiking/camping east of Colorado is in and around those areas, so there is a lot of "traffic" related to those activities in the summer.

While the Ashville area offers a lot, it is getting pretty funky (always has been a little weird). It's become the microbrewery capital of the east coast with lots of the bigger brands setting up operations there. Might want to research a little and see if that's your scene if you start looking there.

Not sure what your mode of transportation is, but your probably flying into Atlanta to access this area (ride is 2-3 hours depending and not a bad ride once noth of the city.) There are a couple other areas you might consider that are a little closer and just as nice, specifically Blue Ridge or Blairsville, They are on the GA side of things but offer a lot of the same things. Were just over an hour to Blue Ridge and friends have places there. Its has a little downtown with a few decent restaurants. You can also take a train ride up to McCaysville which straddles the GA/TN line. The draw is to stand with a foot in each state.

Unless you want to go much further west (like Colorado), this area has a lot of mountain charm outdoor/living to offer.
 
dtfeld said:
Its a beautiful area, but just like FL a lot of people are flocking to the area, and prices are skyrocketing. Especially after Covid.

There is a lot of land up there, but a lot of it is unbuildable due to nation forests, preserves, waterway setbacks ect. so a smaller plot in the right location will still give you the room your looking for without the price tag. Andrews is getting into some of the more rugged areas. If you have time, head a few miles north towards Robbinsville , there are a couple of alpine lake areas (Lake Santeetlah, Fontana Lake) that are some of the most beautiful places around. Some of the best hiking/camping east of Colorado is in and around those areas, so there is a lot of "traffic" related to those activities in the summer.

While the Ashville area offers a lot, it is getting pretty funky (always has been a little weird). It's become the microbrewery capital of the east coast with lots of the bigger brands setting up operations there. Might want to research a little and see if that's your scene if you start looking there.

Not sure what your mode of transportation is, but your probably flying into Atlanta to access this area (ride is 2-3 hours depending and not a bad ride once noth of the city.) There are a couple other areas you might consider that are a little closer and just as nice, specifically Blue Ridge or Blairsville, They are on the GA side of things but offer a lot of the same things. Were just over an hour to Blue Ridge and friends have places there. Its has a little downtown with a few decent restaurants. You can also take a train ride up to McCaysville which straddles the GA/TN line. The draw is to stand with a foot in each state.

Unless you want to go much further west (like Colorado), this area has a lot of mountain charm outdoor/living to offer.
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Thanks Dave - I was hoping you'd weigh in also.
I've been looking for over a year between Tn, NC, Ga, and SC. The criteria has been: mountain views, moderate climate, southern exposure, larger creek on the property, and something no less than 20 acres, about 5 acres of pasture meadows for the horses, and good well water. This piece I'm looking at seems to check the boxes. I confirmed there are no development restrictions.
Driving up Monday; it's about a 10 hour ride from here through Savannah. We'll see.
 
Spend a little more money and move north to Nelson county VA. Time is short. There are all kinds of people buying in the remote areas. The days of $1,000 an acre are over.
 
Thats a long drive!!

If you stop for the nite, Greenville SC would be high on my list if going that direction.
 
Bummer - Agent (broker) sent me a message last night the property is under contract through another realtor and accepted by the owners. Five days on the market......
Search continues.
 
I love the idea, a dream of mine - but don't know anything about NC.

Would be getting a big skid steer on tracks, mid size dozer. Couple of tractors. Right up my alley, playing in the dirt.

Just don't have the time. If we had not gotten into boating several years ago I would already be clearing land.
 
FootballFan said:
I love the idea, a dream of mine - but don't know anything about NC.

Would be getting a big skid steer on tracks, mid size dozer. Couple of tractors. Right up my alley, playing in the dirt.

Just don't have the time. If we had not gotten into boating several years ago I would already be clearing land.
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Me Too! This was the property looking South...
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In this market, write a check first, decide later.

I would still go look, and make a backup offer. You never know, or find something even better.

Thats how I found a diesel 410. Had a beautiful 2004 380 w/ 8.1s sell literally while I was in the air flying to see it. My broker said he had a nice 410 with diesel. My response was “Diesels??” Wasn’t even on my radar.

Funny how things work out.
 
Beautiful property. I would have to have a couple of meadows that I could play in.
 
bbwhitejr said:
The entire area where TN, NC, GA, and SC meet is all like that. Beautiful country....

Bennett
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My sister lived in Asheville, got several cousins living north of Atlanta, one in Blueridge. Rode my motorcycle down there 35yrs ago. The Blue Ridge Parkway was a beautiful ride.
 
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