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    Lyle Wilson Road, Cullowhee, NC 28723

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    $265,000

    LAND - Cullowhee, NC

    Lot size:
    2.50 Acres
    Added:
    Dec 31, 2025
    Days on Market:
    150
    Last Refresh:
    May 30 at 3:06 am

    Property Features for Lyle Wilson Road

    General Information

    Property type
    Land
    Property subtype
    Other
    Vegetation
    Heavily Wooded
    Standard status
    Active
    APN
    7558282984
    Lot size
    2.50 Acres

    Taxes and HOA fees

    Tax Annual Amount
    740

    Utilities

    Utilities
    Water Available

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    Listing Contact
    Todd Baucom

    Listing agent Todd Baucom License #159935

    Listing office Todd Baucom Realty, Inc. 721 Speedwell Rd., Cullowhee, NC

    Listing date Dec 31, 2025

    MLS# 26042073 Listing URL

    Copyright © 2026 Carolina Smokies Association 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

    • Fully entitled for 12 duplex‑style units on 6 building pads, ready for immediate vertical construction.
    • Located just .25 mile from Western Carolina University (WCU), offering strong rental/sale demand.
    • Located in a federally designated Opportunity Zone, potentially offering significant tax benefits.
    • Jackson County housing study indicates a substantial unmet demand for housing units.
    • WCU's new $80M Engineering program expansion will require approximately 30 new professor hires, further increasing housing demand.
    • Complete package of permits, drawings, plans, and studies available.

    Overview

    This 2.5-acre tract of development land is located just 0.25 miles from Western Carolina University and is situated in a federally designated Opportunity Zone. The property presents an ideal development opportunity for duplex or townhome-style housing, aimed at meeting the growing demand for homes in the Jackson County area. The parcel is entitled to build 12 units of duplex-style homes on 6 building pads, specifically pads 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-style units, totaling 73 units. The property is ready for vertical construction, potentially saving time and money. A 2019 housing study in Jackson County indicated that over 2000 housing units should be constructed between 2020 and 2025. An $80 million engineering program expansion is expected 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 for market/workforce lease.
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    City
    Cullowhee
    County
    Jackson
    State
    North Carolina
    Longitude
    -83.1835731
    Latitude
    35.2965605

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Residential land & home lot - Entitled land near university, ideal for duplex/townhome development.
    Where is this residential land & home lot located?
    The property is located at Lyle Wilson Road Cullowhee, NC.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $265,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Fully entitled for 12 duplex‑style units on 6 building pads, ready for immediate vertical construction.; Located just .25 mile from Western Carolina University (WCU), offering strong rental/sale demand.; Located in a federally designated Opportunity Zone, potentially offering significant tax benefits.
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    Listing Contact
    Todd Baucom
    Real Estate License ID: 159935
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    • 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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