1740 Winding Stairs Road, Topton, NC 28781 (MLS# 100584922)

1740 Winding Stairs Road, Topton, NC 28781

New Listing

$499,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 904 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 2,700,720 Status: Active

Current Price: $499,000 List Date: 6/27/2026 Last Modified: 6/27/2026

Overview

Description

Discover a rare opportunity to own a charming 1940s mountain farmhouse nestled on approximately 62 unrestricted acres in the heart of Nantahala. Rich with character and timeless appeal, this inviting home offers the warmth of a bygone era while providing endless possibilities for a full-time residence, vacation retreat, homestead, or investment property. The surrounding acreage features a beautiful mix of mature hardwoods, open spaces, and mountain terrain, offering exceptional privacy, abundant wildlife, hiking opportunities, and room to explore. Whether you're dreaming of farming, hunting, creating additional homesites, or simply enjoying your own private mountain sanctuary, this property delivers. Located just minutes from the Nantahala National Forest, the Nantahala River, and countless outdoor recreation opportunities, you'll enjoy world-class rafting, trout fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and scenic mountain drives right outside your door. Despite its peaceful setting, th ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 100584922

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Type: Stick Built
Delayed Marketing?: No
Marketing Start Date: 2026-06-27
Listing Price: 499000
List Price/SqFt: 551.99
Stipulation of Sale: Standard

Location Information

Street #: 1740
Street Name: Winding Stairs
Street Suffix: Road
County: Macon
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 28781
City Limits: No
Marketing City: Topton
Subdivision: None

Remarks and Showing

Directions to Property: From Murphy, take US-74 E for approx 27.5 miles. Turn right on Wayah Rd. In approx 4.5 miles turn left onto Winding Stairs Rd. Follow to 1740 Winding Stairs Rd,
Sign on Property: Yes

Property Exterior Info

New Construction: No
Property Attached YN: No
Lot Acres: 62
Lot SqFt: 2700720
Lot Dimensions: n/a
Deed Restrictions: No
Waterfront: No
Waterview: No
Horses Y/N: Yes
Location Type: Mainland

Property Interior Info

SqFt - Heated (Primary): 904
Total SqFt - Heated (Primary + Separate): 904
# Rooms: 6
# Baths - Full: Yes
# Baths - Total: Yes
# Bedrooms: 2
Master Bedroom Level: Primary Living Area
ud_i_10: 2
Fireplace Y/N: No
# Baths - Half: 0

Legal Taxes

Year Built: 1946

More Information

Entry Level Information

Entry Level: Yes

Current Service Providers

Electric Provider: Duke Energy

HOA and Neigh Amenities

Club Membership: None Selected

Rooms

Bathroom 1 Level: First
Bedroom 1 Level: First
Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bonus Room Level: Second
Bathroom 1: Yes
Bedroom 1: Yes
Bedroom 2: Yes
Bonus Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes

Currently Not Used

# of Basement Rooms: 0
Additional Parcels Description: 6518748538

Legal & Taxes

Deed Book: B-42
Deed Page: 2290
Legal: B-42/2290
Broker Owner: No
PID: 6518768325
Tax Identifier: 6518768325
Plat Book: n/a
Plat Page: n/a
Special Assessments: n/a
Tax Year: 2025
Zoning: none
HOA: No
Cobra Zone: No
Federal Flood Ins Avlbl: No
Elementary School: Nantahala High School
Middle School: Nantahala High School
Middle School 2: Macon Middle School
High School: Nantahala High School

Garage & Parking

Attached Garage Spaces: 0
Detached Garage Spaces: 0
Total # Garage Spaces: 0
Detached Carport Spaces: 1
Total Carport Spaces: 1

Parking Features

Additional Parking: Yes
Gravel: Yes
Off Street: Yes
On Site: Yes

Attic

Other: Yes

Basement

None: Yes

Frontage Type

See Remarks: Yes

View Type

Mountain: Yes

Property Condition

Completed: Yes
Updated/Remodeled: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Unit Type

2 Bedroom: Yes

Architectural Style

Farm House: Yes

Exterior Features

Garden: Yes

Exterior Finish

Wood Siding: Yes

Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Fencing

Fenced: Yes
Partial: Yes
Wire: Yes

Foundation

Pilings: Yes

Flooring

Hardwood: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Front Porch: Yes
Rear Porch: Yes

Pool Features

None: Yes

Roof

Shingle: Yes

Levels

Two: Yes

Lot Features

Farm: Yes
Gentle Sloping: Yes
Horse Farm: Yes
Level: Yes
Pasture: Yes
Rolling Slope: Yes
Rural: Yes
Wooded: Yes

Road Type/Frontage

Public (City/Cty/St): Yes

Trash Collection

Private Service: Yes

Cooling

Multi Units: Yes

Other Structures

Barn(s): Yes
Shed(s): Yes
Workshop: Yes

Heated SqFt

800 - 999: Yes

Heating

Wood Stove: Yes
Other: Yes

Heating System Fuel Source

Electric: Yes
Wood: Yes

Water Heater

Electric: Yes

Utilities

Sewer Connected: Yes
Water Connected: Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank: Yes

Water Source

Well: Yes

Appliances/Equip

Dryer: Yes
Electric Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Furnished

Unfurnished: Yes

Interior Features

Mud Room: Yes
Wood Burning Stove: Yes

Laundry Features

Laundry Room: Yes

Dining Room Type

Combination: Yes

Horse Amenities

Barn: Yes
Hay Storage: Yes

Easements

Electric Distribution: Yes

Property Features

Frontage Type: See Remarks View Type: Mountain Attic: Other Basement: None Property Condition: Completed; Updated/Remodeled Construction: Wood Frame Unit Type: 2 Bedroom Architectural Style: Farm House Exterior Features: Garden Exterior Finish: Wood Siding Fencing: Fenced; Partial; Wire Foundation: Pilings Parking Features: Additional Parking; Gravel; Off Street; On Site Patio and Porch Features: Front Porch; Rear Porch Pool Features: None Roof: Shingle Levels: Two Trash Collection: Private Service Lot Features: Farm; Gentle Sloping; Horse Farm; Level; Pasture; Rolling Slope; Rural; Wooded Cooling: Multi Units Heating: Wood Stove; Other Heating System Fuel Source: Electric; Wood Water Heater: Electric Utilities: Sewer Connected; Water Connected Sewer: Septic Tank Water Source: Well Flooring: Hardwood Furnished: Unfurnished Interior Features: Mud Room; Wood Burning Stove Laundry Features: Laundry Room Heated SqFt: 800 - 999 Dining Room Type: Combination Other Structures: Barn(s); Shed(s); Workshop Horse Amenities: Barn; Hay Storage Rooms: Bathroom 1; Bedroom 1; Bedroom 2; Bonus Room; Kitchen Easements: Electric Distribution Terms: Cash; Conventional

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Bedroom 1	First
Bedroom 2	Second
Kitchen
Bonus Room	Second
Bonus Room	Second
Bathroom 1	First

IDX

Listing Office: Old Town Brokers

Last Updated: June - 27 - 2026

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