For Sale $399,900
Opportunity awaits in the heart of downtown Waynesville. This thoughtfully renovated property blends timeless charm with modern versatility, featuring a beautifully updated 2BR/1.5BA bungalow plus a detached 1BR/1BA apartment full of potential. Inside the main home, fresh finishes and stylish updates create an inviting, move-in-ready retreat. Luxury vinyl plank flooring flows throughout, while the redesigned kitchen shines with quartz countertops, soft-close cabinetry, and stainless appliances. Updated baths feature designer tile and a clean, modern aesthetic that complements the home’s original character. The detached apartment offers incredible flexibility—ideal for guests, multigenerational living, long- or short-term rental income, or a private work-from-home studio. Outside, enjoy a rare level backyard perfect for gardening, pets, entertaining, or simply relaxing after a stroll through town. Leave the car behind and embrace the downtown lifestyle with Main Street’s local shops, breweries, restaurants, and cafes just moments away. Whether you’re searching for a full-time residence with added income potential or an investment opportunity in one of Western North Carolina’s most beloved mountain towns, this property delivers convenience, character, and endless possibilities.
| List Price: | $399,900 |
| Status: | For Sale |
| Bedrooms: | 3 |
| Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Approx Sq. Ft.: | 1064 sqft |
| Parking: | Driveway |
| MLS Number: | CAR4392144 |
| Subdivision: | Oak Forest Addition |
| Style: | Bungalow |
| Bathrooms: | 3 |
| Lot Description: | Level, Paved |
| Year Built: | 1946 |
| Sewer Type: | Public Sewer |
| Elementary: | Hazelwood |
| Middle: | Waynesville |
| High: | Tuscola |
| Date | Event | Price | $/SQFT |
| 06-24-2026 | Listed | $399,900 | $376 |
| 11-19-2025 | Price Decrease | $489,900-1.03% | $461 |
| 08-22-2025 | Listed | $495,000 | $466 |
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| School Name | Distance | Grades | Rating |
| Junaluska Elementary | 2 miles | KG-05 | 9 |
| Bethel Elementary | 6 miles | KG-05 | 9 |
| Riverbend Elementary | 7 miles | KG-05 | 10 |
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| Street Address | Distance | Status | List Price | Days on Market |
| 259 & 253 Richland Street, Waynesville NC | 0 mi | $399,900 | days | |
| 81 Boyd Avenue, Waynesville NC | 0.2 mi | $639,900 | days | |
| 41 Richland Street, Waynesville NC | 0.2 mi | $649,500 | days | |
| 45 Richland Street, Waynesville NC | 0.2 mi | $499,500 | days | |
| 233 Fourth Street, Waynesville NC | 0.2 mi | $315,000 | days | |
| 290 Killian Street, Waynesville NC | 0.3 mi | $390,000 | days |
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| Down Payment Amount | $990,000 |
| Mortgage Amount | $3,960,000 |
| Monthly Payment (Principal & Interest Only) | $19,480 |
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| Total Monthly Payment | $20,941 |
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A Courtesy Listing Provided By Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Waynesville
259 & 253 Richland Street, Waynesville NC is a 1064 ft2 on a 0.170 acres lot. This is for $399,900. This has 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, and was built in 1946.
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