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    491 Otter Mountain Road, Topton, NC 28781

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    $235,000

    Land - NANTAHALA, NC

    Lot size:
    20.75 Acres
    Added:
    Feb 16, 2026
    Days on Market:
    90
    Last Refresh:
    May 17 at 5:06 am

    Property Features for 491 Otter Mountain Road

    General Information

    Property type
    Land
    Property subtype
    Other
    Exterior features
    Barn, Other, Fence
    Fencing
    Fenced
    Standard status
    Active
    Lot size
    20.75 Acres

    Taxes and HOA fees

    Tax Annual Amount
    0

    Building Details

    Architectural style
    Other
    Additional Structures
    Barn(s)

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    Listing Contact
    Jennifer Solesbee

    Listing agent Jennifer Solesbee

    Listing office Nantahala Real Estate 17838 Wayah Road, Topton, NC

    Listing date Feb 16, 2026

    MLS# 155614 Listing URL

    Copyright © 2026 Mountain Lakes Board of Realtors. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

    HighLights

    • Prime mountain land - a legacy property for multi‑generational family use.
    • Two springs provide a natural water source.
    • Existing power infrastructure is available on the property.
    • Two roughed‑in access points offer entry to the land.
    • Multiple potential home sites exist.
    • Abundant wildlife and mountain breezes create a private mountain paradise.

    Overview

    This 20.75-acre property in NANTAHALA, NC, offers a unique opportunity to own a multi-generational parcel of mountain land. The terrain features two springs, existing power, and two roughed-in access points, with several potential home sites. The property offers abundant wildlife and refreshing mountain breezes. The house is uninhabitable, and the barns require major repairs. This property has everything needed to be self-sufficient or live off the grid.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Land

    Suggested Use

    Hotel & Motel Bed & Breakfast

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Topton
    County
    Cherokee
    State
    North Carolina
    Longitude
    -83.6119101
    Latitude
    35.2475136

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Land - 20.75 acres of mountain land with abundant wildlife.
    Where is this land located?
    The property is located at 491 Otter Mountain Road Topton, NC.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $235,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime mountain land - a legacy property for multi‑generational family use.; Two springs provide a natural water source.; Existing power infrastructure is available on the property.
    (828) 321-3101
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    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

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    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

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    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

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    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

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    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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