Is a car needed in Whittier, NC?

As of early 2026, 91% of users say car is needed

Is parking easy in Whittier, NC?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say parking is easy

Are yards well-kept in Whittier, NC?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say yards are well-kept

Does Whittier, NC show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 75% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is there wildlife in Whittier, NC?

As of early 2026, 74% of users say there's wildlife

Is Whittier, NC quiet?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say it's quiet

Do residents of Whittier, NC plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 65% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Do kids play outside in Whittier, NC?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say kids play outside

Would people walk alone at night in Whittier, NC?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is Whittier, NC dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 42% of users say it's dog friendly

Are neighbors friendly in Whittier, NC?

As of early 2026, 41% of users say neighbors are friendly

Are there community events in Whittier, NC?

As of early 2026, 24% of users say there are community events

Does Whittier, NC have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 15% of users say there are sidewalks

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18 Riverside Dr, Whittier, NC 28789

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bath	Sqft
Riverside Dr #18, Whittier, NC	0.01	Lot/Land	$6,000	02/06/26	-	-
Riverside Dr, Bryson city, NC	0.12	Lot/Land	$6,000	02/06/26	-	-
Riverside Dr, Bryson city, NC	0.12	Lot/Land	$13,500	11/13/25	-	-
Riverside Dr #33/34, Whittier, NC	0.11	Lot/Land	$21,900	04/30/26	-	-
Riverside Dr, Whittier, NC	0.22	Lot/Land	$21,900	04/30/26	-	-
1132 Hyatt Creek Rd, Bryson city, NC	1.55	Lot/Land	$10,000	12/03/25	-	-
233 Crosspatch Dr, Bryson city, NC	1.76	Lot/Land	$2,000	02/26/26	-	-
Fiddlers Mountain Rd, Whittier, NC	1.75	Lot/Land	$24,000	12/10/25	-	-
4 Chimney Top Hts, Bryson City, NC	1.73	Lot/Land	$80,000	05/20/26	-	-
Fiddlers Mountain Rd, Whittier, NC	1.75	Lot/Land	$3,500	04/29/26	-	-

Nearby home prices

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Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
Riverside Dr #18, Whittier, NC 28789	0.01	$6,000	-	-	-	Recently Sold
44 Riverside Dr, Whittier, NC 28789	0.03	$490,500	3	3	-	Recently Sold
63 Holley Mountain Top Rd, Whittier, NC 28789	0.04	$386,600	2	2	1,609	Off Market
76 Riverside Dr, Whittier, NC 28789	0.08	$370,000	2	2	-	Recently Sold
193 Holley Mountain Top Rd, Bryson City, NC 28789	0.08	$330,000	2	2	-	Recently Sold
Riverside Dr #33/34, Whittier, NC 28789	0.11	$21,900	-	-	-	Recently Sold
11 Blue Mist Mountain Rd, Whittier, NC 28789	0.11	$28,000	-	-	-	For Sale
16 Elrod Dr, Bryson City, NC 28713	0.12	-	-	-	-	Off Market
261 Holley Mountain Top Rd, Whittier, NC 28789	0.15	$350,000	2	2	988	Recently Sold
85 Elrod Dr, Whittier, NC 28789	0.15	$462,000	3	2	1,440	Recently Sold
383 Blue Mist Mountain Rd, Bryson City, NC 28789	0.15	$375,000	2	1	860	For Sale
72 Blue Mist Mountain Rd, Bryson City, NC 28789	0.18	$288,400	2	1	-	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Property Type

Lot/Land

Lot Size

0.55 acres

About this House

Nice wooded 1/2 acre lot in the lovely community of Ocona Lake Estates. With some tree trimming you can have a view of the lake and the mountains beyond.. Enjoy the common recreation area by the lake. It has a pavilion with picnic table and grill and open grassy area to play. Bring your canoe or kayak and enjoy the lake. Great area for a mountain retreat. Buyer can choose to tie into community water system for a fee. Definitely must see this lot and neighborhood to appreciate! Ocona Lake Estates is a quiet, well-established development just minutes from Cherokee and Bryson City.

18 Riverside Dr, Whittier, NC 28789 is a lot/land. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,241/month.

Home Details for 18 Riverside Dr

Property Information
Property Type / Style Property Type: Lot Land

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.55 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 4, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$25,000
Oct 10, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$25,000

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Market trends in Whittier

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Swain County Middle School
PK-8
Public
383 Students
Swain County School District
4/10
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What Locals Say about Whittier

At least 16 Trulia users voted on each feature.

91 % Say car is needed
88 % Say parking is easy
76 % Say yards are well-kept
75 % Say there's holiday spirit
74 % Say there's wildlife
71 % Say it's quiet
65 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
50 % Say kids play outside
50 % Say people would walk alone at night
42 % Say it's dog friendly
41 % Say neighbors are friendly
24 % Say there are community events
15 % Say there are sidewalks

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Lrwoods13
Resident
1y ago
"It’s outside of city limits so dogs roam freely. Not a dog walking area. Narrow roads and no sidewalks. "
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Tina Gross
Resident
2y ago
"Always , no matter how safe the area watch your children, . We have good schools in the area , Nice parks , hiking , lots of outdoor activities "
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Smcilroyh
Visitor
6y ago
"Quiet and clean place to live. Everyone is very friendly here and they always have a smile on their face. "
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Emily O.
Resident
6y ago
"Everyone knows everyone. It’s a very friendly place to live with just good old southern folk. Spaced out and no nearby attractions, have to drive into Bryson, Cherokee, or sylva. "
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Divecon1
Resident
6y ago
"It is a very very small rural community . We have a Post office , propane gas company , a hardware store , a secondhand , 4 stop signs and 12 churches scattered about . The county seat is 8 miles away . "
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Divecon1
Resident
6y ago
"I’m s a rural community. That’s one reason I moved back here two years ago . I like living in a very small town away from city life and the hustle and bustle that goes with it . I enjoy the simple life that my hometown has to offer . "
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Ellen H.
Resident
7y ago
"Art and craft fairs sings on the Creek the beautiful mountains waterfalls rivers Mom and pop shops local restaurants and craft breweries "
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Alkotila
Resident
7y ago
"Seclusion , nice , quiet, safe , kids can play, pets can run without worry, and neighbors are respectful "
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Brooklynn L.
Resident
7y ago
"Area is friendly with many friendly neighbors willing to help you with whatever you need. When pets are lost the community is helpful to you in finding them so they can return home safely. Community is pet friendly and kid friendly and short distance from many things for kids to enjoy doing."
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ccruisenc
12y ago
"I have lived much of my life on the Tennessee and NC side of the Smokies. Qualla is the best place to live. You will be very close to Cherokee, Sylva, and Bryson City. The National Park is about 15 minutes away. In Qualla, you do not feel surrounded by the commercialism of Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg. It is quiet and peaceful. Access to the major highways is easy during snow; in 11 years we never got snowed in. Smoky Mountain Elementary is a wonderful school. Golf is now available with Sequoyah National Golf Club just minutes away. It is the best of the Smokies."
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