0002 Lyle Wilson Rd Cullowhee, NC 28723

This is an entitled tract of 8.25 acres of development land situated just 0.25 miles from Western Carolina University, located within a federally designated Opportunity Zone. The property presents an ideal development opportunity for duplex or townhome-style housing, aimed at addressing the increasing demand and limited supply of available homes in the Jackson County area. The parcel is entitled to build 11 single-family detached style homes on 11 building pads (specifically pads S17-S27 on the site plan). A comprehensive package including permits, drawings, plans, and studies is available for prospective purchasers. The total project area is entitled for a mix of single-family and duplex styles, totaling 73 units. The site is ready for vertical construction, potentially saving significant time and money. A 2019 housing study by Jackson County indicated a need for over 2000 housing units to be constructed in Jackson County between 2020 and 2025. The volume of new construction since 2020 has not met this need. An upcoming $80 million Engineering program expansion is anticipated to require approximately 30 new professor hires at Western Carolina University in the next 18-24 months, indicating a strong area demand for housing units for sale or market/workforce lease.