Barkers Creek Real Estate

Barkers Creek Real Estate

Welcome to Barkers Creek, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of North Carolina’s breathtaking Smoky Mountains. Located in the charming town of Whittier, this picturesque region offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history, and a welcoming community atmosphere.

Barkers Creek is renowned for its stunning landscapes, where rolling hills and lush forests create a serene backdrop for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you’re hiking the nearby trails, fishing in crystal-clear streams, or simply enjoying a leisurely picnic by the creek, the area’s natural beauty is sure to captivate your heart. The vibrant colors of the changing seasons add a touch of magic, making every visit a new experience.

The community of Whittier is known for its friendly locals and a laid-back lifestyle that invites you to slow down and savor life. With charming shops, delightful eateries, and local events that celebrate the region’s culture, residents and visitors alike can enjoy a sense of belonging and connection.

For those considering a move, Barkers Creek offers a variety of real estate options, from cozy cabins to spacious family homes, all set against the backdrop of stunning mountain views. This region is perfect for those seeking a peaceful retreat while still being conveniently located near larger towns and cities.

Discover the charm of Barkers Creek, where nature meets community, and every day feels like a vacation. Whether you’re looking to buy, sell, or simply explore, this enchanting area promises a lifestyle filled with adventure and tranquility. Come experience the magic of Barkers Creek today!

Newest Listings in Barkers Creek

Lot 1 Us 74 W Barkers Creek, Barkers Creek
$129,000
26048787 MLS
2 acre Commercial lot in a prime location with interstate frontage. This lot is flat with excellent visibility.The property features water availability, no restrictions, and adding more value, the property includes 2 billboards that are currently leased providing an existing income producing opportunity.

Lot 1 Us 74 W Barkers Creek, Barkers Creek
1 Hawks Ridge Dr, Whittier
$950,000
26048714 MLS
Surrounded by US Forest Service, this is a builder's portfolio of 23 subdivision lots totaling 59+/- acres in the Hawks Ridge Subdivision in the Barker's Creek area of Whittier. The lots are the original developers held and unimproved lots varying from .6 acres to over 6 acres each. Part of the lots are in the HOA and some are not subject to HOA restrictions. Building minimums range from 1,000 sq ft to 2,500 sq ft, an ordinance that is being reviewed by the HOA board and subject to individual modifications in building size. Some may be reduced to 1,000 sq. ft. Lots are interior as well as high view with house pads and roads originally graded out but some overgrowth has occurred. Appointment with agents only as drive byes would be impossible.

1 Hawks Ridge Dr, Whittier
Lot 16 High Top Mountain Rd, Whittier
$30,000
26048708 MLS
Build your mountain home in this lovely Western North Carolina community where peaceful surroundings and natural beauty set the stage for relaxed mountain living. Enjoy miles of well-maintained private roads, perfect for morning walks and evening strolls, and the Tuckasegee River just minutes away for fly fishing, kayaking, and rafting. Surrounded by the picturesque scenery of the Smoky Mountains, this property offers a tranquil setting with convenient access to Bryson City, Sylva, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Spectrum has installed fiber-optic infrastructure throughout most of the community, offering the potential for high-speed internet connectivity while enjoying the serenity of mountain living. Whether you're planning a full-time residence or a weekend mountain retreat, this lot offers a wonderful opportunity to embrace the beauty, outdoor recreation, and laid-back lifestyle of Western North Carolina.

Lot 16 High Top Mountain Rd, Whittier
15 Black Wolf Rdg, Whittier
$475,000
1 Baths ⋅ 26048675 MLS
Log office for sale. Would be great for a professional office, antique or retail store. Check with Jackson County Planning if you want to make it a residential property. The open floor plan focuses on a two-story high rock fireplace. The kitchen has plenty of cabinet space and breakfast bar. The main floor also has one large office with room in the open area to accompany three more desks. Bathroom does not have a shower, however there is room for one. Upstairs has an open loft that could easily place 3 desk and two doors leading to two more working areas.

15 Black Wolf Rdg, Whittier
Lot 2 Hawks Ridge, Whittier
$45,000
26048656 MLS
SELLER SAYS BRING ALL OFFERS—OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE! Ready to build your mountain home, vacation getaway, or investment property? This .95-acre homesite in the Hawks Ridge community gives you a head start with a driveway and house pad already in place, taking some of the initial site work out of the equation. The wooded setting offers privacy and a true mountain feel, with potential to open up mountain views through selective clearing. Conveniently located in Whittier, Hawks Ridge puts you within easy reach of Cherokee, Sylva and Bryson City, along with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tuckasegee River, Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort and some of Western North Carolina's best hiking, fishing, rafting and outdoor recreation. Simple restrictions help maintain the character of the community, including a 2,000 sq. ft. minimum build, no mobile or modular homes and no livestock. Short-term rentals are allowed, giving you flexibility to create a primary residence, second home or income-producing mountain retreat. With the driveway and building pad already started, potential for mountain views, STR flexibility and owner financing available, much of the groundwork is already in place—bring your plans and make this mountain property your own

Lot 2 Hawks Ridge, Whittier
Lot 6 Ground Squirrel Dr, Whittier
$70,000
26048579 MLS
3.33 acres in the Cherokee Bluff community of Whittier, NC! This vacant residential lot offers plenty of space to create your mountain getaway, full-time residence, or investment property. Located on Ground Squirrel Drive with private gravel-road access, the property offers a convenient location just off US-74 with easy access to Cherokee, Sylva, and the surrounding mountains. Whether you're looking to build now or hold for the future, Lot 6 offers a great opportunity to own a sizable tract in the heart of Western North Carolina.

Lot 6 Ground Squirrel Dr, Whittier
157 Sycamore Dr, Whittier
$215,000
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 26048344 MLS
Attention Investors, Flippers, and Cash Buyers! Here is your next Western North Carolina project. Located at 157 Sycamore Dr in Whittier, this 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom traditional home sits on 1.9 incredibly private, wooded acres. With zero deed restrictions and a tourism-centric location that is second to none, this property is a blank canvas offering massive ROI potential. The existing structure provides a highly workable footprint for a profitable flip or a high-performing Short-Term Rental (STR). The home features true main-level living and boasts a surprisingly spacious, well-lit living room—offering a fantastic central gathering space to anchor your interior renovation. While the home requires a full cosmetic overhaul and your finishing touches, the straightforward layout is designed to help you maximize your renovation budget. Outside, the 1.9-acre lot is heavily wooded, delivering the ultimate secluded mountain feel that vacationers crave, while still offering enough level yard space to easily add a fire pit, a hot tub deck, or outdoor entertainment areas. Because the property is completely unrestricted, you are in total control—no HOA, no rental caps, and no architectural review boards. The absolute true value of this property lies in its unbeatable location. You are perfectly positioned within a 30-minute drive of the region's biggest economic and tourism drivers: Harrah's Cherokee Casino, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP), Fontana Lake, and the Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC). Furthermore, you offer guests quick, easy access to the popular downtowns of Bryson City, Waynesville, and Franklin. Unrestricted acreage with this level of privacy and central proximity to all major WNC attractions is a rare find. Bring your contractor, bring your vision, and unlock the potential of this hidden gem. Being sold AS-IS.

157 Sycamore Dr, Whittier
1350 Thomas Valley Rd, Barkers Creek
$330,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 26048010 MLS
Looking for a private cabin in the woods with usable, unrestricted land? Tucked away in the middle of 6.60 acres, this rustic 3-bedroom, 2-bath cabin offers privacy, character & room to enjoy the mountain lifestyle. Originally a log park-model cabin, the home has been expanded with a spacious living room, additional bedrooms & a second bath. Hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings & tongue-and-groove pine walls & ceilings add warmth throughout. Relax on the rocking-chair back porch, gather around the fire or enjoy the open area for a garden, chickens, goats or horses. A small stream & natural spring add to the peaceful setting. The home has a new central heating & air system, a newly installed spring-water pump & a new metal roof over the back porch. Two outbuildings provide workshop & storage space. Offered fully furnished—including furniture, dishes, linens & more—this cabin is ready to enjoy as a full-time residence, mountain getaway or possible vacation rental. Convenient to Cherokee, Bryson City, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Blue Ridge Parkway, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, Tuckasegee River & Fontana Lake. Come make this relaxing mountain retreat your own!

1350 Thomas Valley Rd, Barkers Creek
LOT 10 Sugar Maple Lane, Qualla
$42,000
26047988 MLS
Build your dream mountain retreat on this 1.47-acre homesite in Smoky View Estates, a peaceful mountain community in Whittier, NC. Lot 10 is ready for construction, 2 bedroom septic permit offering an excellent opportunity for a full-time residence, vacation getaway, or investment property. The gently sloping terrain provides an ideal building site surrounded by the beauty of Western North Carolina. Enjoy the privacy of a wooded setting with easy access from privately maintained gravel roads. Underground utilities are available, helping preserve the natural beauty of the neighborhood. HOA dues are just $350 per year. Conveniently located near US Hwy. 74, you're only minutes from Cherokee, Bryson City, Dillsboro, and Sylva, with nearby access to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Harrah's Cherokee Casino, hiking, fishing, rafting, and endless outdoor recreation. Lot 9 is also available for purchase. Restrictions apply. Owners are licensed REALTORS.

LOT 10 Sugar Maple Lane, Qualla
Lot 9 Sugar Maple Ln, Qualla
$45,000
26047987 MLS
Build your dream mountain retreat on this 1.38-acre homesite in Smoky View Estates, a peaceful mountain community in Qualla, NC. Lot 9 is ready for construction, offering an excellent opportunity for a full-time residence, vacation getaway, or investment property. The gently sloping terrain provides an ideal building site surrounded by the beauty of Western North Carolina. Enjoy the privacy of a wooded setting with easy access from privately maintained gravel roads. Underground utilities are available, helping preserve the natural beauty of the neighborhood. HOA dues are just $350 per year. Conveniently located near US Hwy. 74, you're only minutes from Cherokee, Bryson City, Dillsboro, and Sylva, with nearby access to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Harrah's Cherokee Casino, hiking, fishing, rafting, and endless outdoor recreation. Lot 10 is also available for purchase. Restrictions apply. Owners are licensed REALTORS.

Lot 9 Sugar Maple Ln, Qualla
92 Falcons Peak Ln, Whittier
$1,250,000
3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 26047848 MLS
Some mountain views are beautiful. Others change the way you feel. Perched high above the Smokies, 92 Falcons Peak offers one of the most breathtaking panoramas in Western North Carolina! Endless layers of mountain ridges stretch to the horizon, creating a view you'll never tire of. It's the kind of place where mornings begin with coffee on the deck, evenings end with unforgettable sunsets, and every window reminds you why you chose the mountains. Fortunately, the home is every bit as remarkable as the setting. Crafted with impressive attention to detail, this exceptional log home showcases massive imported timbers, rich cherry hardwood floors, soaring cathedral ceilings, and a stunning floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace. Walls of glass flood the home with natural light while keeping the mountains front and center. Offering 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a bonus room, and nearly 2,900 square feet, the thoughtfully designed floor plan provides multiple living spaces, expansive decks, and the perfect balance of gathering areas and private retreats. This luxury mountain getaway offers a sanctuary you'll never outgrow!

92 Falcons Peak Ln, Whittier
121 Forest Run Rd, Whittier
$799,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 26047843 MLS
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION with a MOTIVATED SELLER! Welcome to 121 Forest Run, located in sought-after BARKERS CREEK TOWNSHIP and convenient to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Blue Ridge Parkway, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, prized trout-fed Tuckasegee River, Nantahala Outdoor Center's Fontana Lake, Harrah's Casino, Western Carolina University, and quaint towns such as Sylva, Dillsboro, Bryson City, Cherokee, and Franklin. You will appreciate this exceptionally maintained, gorgeous 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home with an inviting open-concept design. The spacious living room features cathedral ceilings and a large gas fireplace that serves as the focal point of the home, while beautiful wood floors and abundant natural light create a warm and welcoming atmosphere throughout the main level. The living room showcases a stunning leaded-glass picture window feature that conveys! The oversized kitchen w/solid cherry cabinets is designed for both everyday and entertaining, offering generous workspace, large pantry, and a pass-through window to the expansive wrap-around covered deck. The main level also includes a bonus room, while the finished walk-out lower level offers additional living space to fit a variety of needs. Hobbyists and craftsmen will love the huge indoor workshop, along with the outdoor utility shed and attached carport for additional storage.Major improvements include a metal roof (new in 2024) and HVAC (new in 2025). Comes partially furnished. This property is truly move-in ready and offers the perfect combination of comfort, functionality, and timeless appeal.

121 Forest Run Rd, Whittier
Start Your Search

How much is your home worth?

Get instant property value now!