Two-Bedroom Cottage with Private Pool on 12.63 Acres – Andrews, NC – $225,000

Property Overview

Set in the woods on the outskirts of Andrews, this two-bedroom, two-bath cottage offers 2,500 square feet of living space on 12.63 acres. Built in 1978, the two-story home is a fixer with wood siding and framing, a crawl-space foundation, a composition roof, and a private in-ground swimming pool. The property extends toward the ridge, providing a wooded setting with substantial acreage and room to spread out.

The home includes a living room, dining room, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a den, a fireplace, wood heating with a wood stove, and wall or window cooling units. Outside, the property features a deck, balcony, wood fencing, an unpaved on-site parking area, and the private pool. The pool and deck need attention, and the well is shared. The property is being offered as-is, making it a project-oriented opportunity for a buyer prepared to put work into the home and grounds.

Property Features

Interior & Construction

The cottage provides 2,500 square feet of total interior livable area across two levels. The room arrangement includes a dining room, living room, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 2, den, and Bathroom 2. A fireplace and wood stove complement the wood-heated interior, while wall or window units provide cooling.

The structure was built in 1978 with wood siding and wood-frame construction. The home has a crawl-space foundation and composition roof. It is classified as a fixer, and the property is being sold as-is.

Land, Pool & Outdoor Features

The 12.63-acre property is wooded and extends toward the ridge. A private in-ground swimming pool provides a distinctive outdoor feature, while the deck and balcony add additional exterior space. The pool and deck need attention, and the property has unpaved on-site parking with no garage.

The well is shared. Property records identify the parcel as 556500645768000, with no subdivision and no HOA.

Andrews Area Overview

Andrews is a small town in Cherokee County in western North Carolina. The 2020 Census counted 1,667 residents in the town. The community sits in the mountain region near the Valley River, with access to the Nantahala National Forest and the broader outdoor recreation resources of western North Carolina.

The surrounding area offers a mix of mountain recreation and small-town services. The Nantahala National Forest provides opportunities for hiking, biking, and other outdoor activities, while Andrews Valley Rail Tours operates railbike and rail-tour experiences from the historic Andrews Depot.

Safety & Crime

Crime information for Andrews requires care because official FBI crime-reporting data is not currently available for the town in the source reviewed. A third-party 2024 estimate published using FBI-related data places estimated Andrews crime at approximately 1,124 total incidents per 100,000 residents, including an estimated 180 violent-crime incidents and 943 property-crime incidents per 100,000 residents. These figures are estimates rather than official Andrews police statistics and should not be interpreted as property-specific conditions.

Schools & Education

Andrews is served by Cherokee County Schools. The district’s school directory lists Andrews Elementary School, Andrews Middle School, and Andrews High School among its schools. The official school websites identify Andrews Elementary at 205 Jean Christy Avenue, Andrews Middle School at 2750 Business Highway 19, and Andrews High School at 50 High School Drive.

School proximity does not establish enrollment assignment for a particular property, so buyers should confirm current attendance boundaries directly with Cherokee County Schools before making decisions based on school assignment.

Healthcare & Hospitals

Healthcare resources are available within Andrews and the surrounding Cherokee County area. Cherokee County operates Andrews Health Center at 15 High School Drive, offering services that include vaccinations, vision and hearing screening, and routine laboratory testing.

Erlanger also operates an ExpressCare location at 2751 Business 19 in Andrews. For broader hospital services, Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital in Murphy provides inpatient and outpatient care, a 24-hour emergency department, primary care, imaging, laboratory services, surgery, orthopaedics, pharmacy, and urgent care services.

Housing Market History

Zillow Home Value Index data for Andrews provides a consistent historical measure of typical home values. The series below uses the same ZHVI metric for each year. Values increased from $172,328 in 2021 to $225,608 in June 2026, an increase of approximately 31% over that period. The data is historical and descriptive; it does not constitute a forecast of future property values.

Transportation & Access

Andrews is connected to the regional road network through U.S. Routes 19, 74, and 129. Western Carolina Regional Airport is located in Andrews at 5840 Airport Road and provides a local aviation facility with staffed hours and fuel services. The airport also supports regional emergency aviation services.

Andrews Valley Rail Tours operates from the Andrews Depot at 95 First Street and offers rail-based recreational tours through the Andrews Valley.

Shopping & Everyday Services

Everyday shopping and services are available in Andrews, including grocery options and pharmacies. Current local shopping resources include Food Lion, Ingles, Save A Lot, Walgreens, Dollar Tree, and other retailers serving the Andrews area. Buyers can also access additional shopping and services in nearby Murphy.

Local pharmacy service is available through Walgreens in Andrews, while grocery delivery resources identify several grocery retailers serving the Andrews area.

Parks & Recreation

The Andrews area is positioned for access to western North Carolina’s mountain recreation. Nantahala National Forest offers hiking, biking, and other outdoor recreation, while the Valley River and surrounding mountain waterways provide additional opportunities for fishing and water-based activities.

Andrews Valley Rail Tours adds a locally based recreational option, with 9-mile round-trip rail experiences departing from the Andrews Depot. The wider region also provides access to mountain destinations and outdoor areas throughout Cherokee County and the Nantahala region.

Utilities & Connectivity

The property-specific listing identifies cable availability, with other utility information listed as none or other. The well is shared. Buyers should verify all property-specific utility arrangements, service providers, connection requirements, and ongoing costs during due diligence.

At the broader Andrews-area level, broadband availability includes fiber, cable, DSL, fixed wireless, and satellite options. Availability and advertised speeds vary by address, so area-level provider information should not be treated as confirmation that a particular provider serves this property.

Development & Planning

Andrews maintains a local planning and zoning framework, including the Town Plan 2035 comprehensive land-use and master plan adopted in 2017. The planning framework addresses long-term land use and community development. No specific current development project was identified in the sources reviewed that could be reliably presented as directly affecting this property as of October 2026.

Because the property is a substantial acreage tract outside a subdivision, buyers considering future improvements or changes to the property should confirm applicable planning, zoning, access, utility, and land-use requirements with the appropriate local authorities before proceeding.

Property Summary