002 Lyle Wilson Rd Cullowhee, NC 28723

This fully entitled 10-acre tract of development land is located just 0.25 miles from Western Carolina University (WCU) in Cullowhee, NC, within an Opportunity Zone. The property 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 12 duplex units on 17 building pads (specifically pads S17-S-27 & D1-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 styles, totaling 73 units. All preliminary work has been completed, making the site ready for vertical construction, saving significant time and money. A 2019 Jackson County housing study revealed that over 2000 housing units should be constructed in Jackson County between 2020 and 2025. The volume of new construction since 2020 is nowhere close to meeting that 2000-unit need. An upcoming $80 million engineering program expansion will require approximately 30 new professor hires at WCU in the next 18-24 months, further driving strong area demand for housing units for sale or market/workforce lease.