If you're searching for the perfect legacy property for your family, this is the one! This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to own a multi-generational parcel of prime mountain land. The terrain is beautiful, featuring two springs, existing power, and two roughed-in access points, with several potential home sites. Enjoy abundant wildlife and refreshing mountain breezes from your own private mountain paradise. This property has everything you need to be self-sufficient or live off the grid! The house is uninhabitable, and the barns require major repairs.
Lot/land
$235,000
491 Otter Mountain Rd, Topton, NC 28781
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20.75Acres
Unimproved Land
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20.75 Acres Lot
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What's special
Refreshing mountain breezesPrivate mountain paradiseAbundant wildlifeFeaturing two springsSeveral potential home sites
- 55 days |
- 375 |
- 34 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: February 16, 2026 at 09:01am
Listed by:
Jennifer Solesbee 828-557-2548,
Nantahala Real Estate
Source: Mountain Lakes BOR,MLS#: 155614
Facts & features
Interior
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, RV Access/Parking
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Fencing: Other
- Has view: Yes
- Waterfront features: Branch
- Frontage type: Road
Lot
- Size: 20.75 Acres
- Dimensions: 20.75
- Features: Wooded, Horses Permitted, Mobile Homes Permitted, No Deed Restrictions, Rolling Slope, 11-25 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 6527375393
- Zoning description: None
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Unknown, Other
- Water: Spring
- Utilities for property: Other, Natural Gas Not Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Topton
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $139,450
- Annual tax amount: $564
- Date on market: 2/15/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,307/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $235,000 |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $564 | $139,450 |
| 2024 | $564 +2.2% | $139,450 |
| 2023 | $552 -15.2% | $139,450 +20.7% |
| 2022 | $652 | $115,520 |
| 2021 | $652 +4.7% | $115,520 |
| 2020 | $622 +2.1% | $115,520 |
| 2019 | $609 | $115,520 -21.6% |
| 2018 | $609 -13.4% | $147,270 |
| 2017 | $704 | $147,270 |
| 2016 | $704 | $147,270 |
| 2015 | $704 +3.4% | $147,270 -36.3% |
| 2014 | $681 | $231,180 |
| 2013 | $681 | $231,180 |
| 2012 | -- | $231,180 |
| 2011 | -- | $231,180 |
| 2010 | -- | $231,180 |
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Monthly payment
Estimated monthly payment
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28781
Getting around
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Car-DependentNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Nantahala SchoolGrades: K-12Distance: 1.3 mi
- 6/10Franklin HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 13.9 mi
- 6/10Macon Early College High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 14.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Nantahala
Source: Mountain Lakes BOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
Local experts in 28781
- North Carolina
- Macon County
- Topton
- 28781
- 491 Otter Mountain Rd




