0004 Lyle Wilson Rd Cullowhee, NC 28723

This is a fully entitled 12-acre tract of development land located just 0.25 miles from Western Carolina University (WCU) in Cullowhee, NC. Situated within an Opportunity Zone, it presents an ideal development opportunity for duplex or townhome-style housing, aimed at meeting the growing demand and limited supply of available homes in the Jackson County area. The parcel is entitled to build 11 single-family detached homes and 8 duplex units on 15 building pads (specifically pads S17-S-27 & D3-D6 on the site plan). A complete package of permits, drawings, plans, and studies is available for prospective purchasers. The total project area is entitled for a mix of single-family and duplex-style residences, totaling 73 units. The property is ready for vertical construction, potentially saving significant time and money. A 2019 housing study indicated that over 2000 housing units should be constructed in Jackson County between 2020 and 2025. A new $80 million engineering program expansion at WCU is expected to require approximately 30 new professor hires in the next 18-24 months, further driving demand for housing units for sale or lease.