259 253 Richland Street
Waynesville, NC 28786
Est. $2,298/mo — See my rate
$376/Sq Ft
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,064 sqft · $376/sqft
About This Home
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.
Property Details
Interior Details
- Heating
- Heat Pump
- Flooring
- Tile
- Vinyl
- Sqftmain
- 1064
- Roomcount
- 7
- Sqftlower
- 0
- Sqftthird
- 0
- Sqftupper
- 0
- Bedroommain
- 2
- Fullbathmain
- 1
- Halfbathmain
- 1
- Half Bathrooms
- 1
- Bedroomsecondlq
- 1
- Total Bathrooms
- 3
- Window Features
- Insulated Window(s)
- Fullbathsecondlq
- 1
- Halfbathsecondlq
- 0
- Laundry Features
- Mud Room
- Laundry Room
- Mainlevelgarageyn
- 0
- Sqftunheatedtotal
- 0
- Fireplace Features
- Electric
- Sqfttotalpropertyhla
- 1544
- Sqftsecondlivingquarters
- 400
- Sqftsecondlivingquartershla
- 480
Dwelling And Structure
- Architectural Style
- Bungalow
Square Footage And Levels
- Levels
- One
- Above Grade Finished Area
- 1064
- Below Grade Finished Area
- 0
Parking And Garage
- Parking Features
- Driveway
Exterior Features
- Roof
- Metal
- Construction Materials
- Brick Full
- Patio And Porch Features
- Covered
- Front Porch
Lot And Land
- Lot Features
- Level
- Paved
- Lot Size Acres
- 0.17
- Lot Size Units
- Acres
- Other Structures
- Other - See Remarks
Basement And Foundation
- Foundation Details
- Crawl Space
Utilities
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Cable Available
- Water Source
- City
Financial Information
- Citytaxespaidto
- Waynesville
- Hoasubjecttodues
- No
Zoning And Restrictions
- Zoningspecification
- Res
Listed by Michelle McElroy (828-487-0380) · Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Waynesville (828-452-5809)
Location
- Address
- 259 253 Richland Street
- City
- Waynesville, NC 28786
- Community
- Oak Forest Addition
Schools
- Elementary
- Hazelwood
- Middle
- Waynesville
- High
- Tuscola
School assignments may change. Contact the school district to confirm.
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