
$465,000 $295/sqft
30 Sleeping Bear Ridge
Maggie Valley, NC 28751
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,578 sqft · 2022 · 2 mo ago
Katua Falls has the feel of a lower-elevation mountain neighborhood where the setting does much of the talking.
Community overview based on MLS listing data for Katua Falls, Maggie Valley
Katua Falls has the feel of a lower-elevation mountain neighborhood where the setting does much of the talking. The lots are often framed by mature trees and long views, and several homesites sit at the end of the road or on gentle cul-de-sacs, which gives the community a tucked-away character without feeling remote. City water, city sewer, paved roads, and Spectrum cable internet appear repeatedly, reinforcing the sense that this is a place designed for practical mountain living as much as scenery.
"Mountain views, paved access, and a tucked-away setting define the everyday appeal here."
This is primarily a land-and-lot community, with residential lots sized for custom homes, smaller mountain homes, and occasional modular-style builds that fit architectural review. The neighborhood’s newer homes and build sites span roughly 2009 through 2022, and the architecture leans toward mountain cabins, craftsman-inspired builds, and newer one-level plans with covered porches, vaulted ceilings, stone accents, and open layouts. Many homes feature porches, decks, generous windows, and practical extras like crawl spaces, storage, and attached parking or carports. The lot character is a strong part of the appeal: some sites are flat or gently sloping, others rise to a ridge-top or overlook the community commons, and privacy is a recurring theme.
Katua Falls has a straightforward, low-fuss rhythm. Wide paved roads, town maintenance, and the presence of city utilities make it easy to settle into the mountain setting year-round. Several listings note vacation rentals are allowed, and the architectural review process helps keep the neighborhood’s look coordinated without imposing a minimum square footage requirement. That combination gives the community flexibility while preserving a cohesive feel. The daily experience here is shaped by mountain views, wooded surroundings, and easy access to outdoor scenery, with the Blue Ridge Parkway and Great Smoky Mountains National Park close enough to remain part of the conversation.
"It balances mountain scenery with the kind of infrastructure that makes everyday life simpler."
Katua Falls sits just off Soco Road (Hwy 19) in Maggie Valley, within the city limits and only a few minutes from historic downtown Waynesville. Remarks also place it near Ingles, Publix, Maggie Valley dining and shopping, the Cherokee casino, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Biltmore House in Asheville, and the airport. That puts the neighborhood in a well-connected pocket of the mountains, with quick access to both local conveniences and regional destinations. School assignments commonly point to Jonathan Valley Elementary, Waynesville Middle, and Tuscola High, with a school profile that is generally well-regarded.
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17 recently sold in Katua Falls, Maggie Valley
| Property | Sold | Sold Price | Days on Market | Size | Sold to Ask | Sold $/SF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Jan 20 2026 | $424,000 | 75 | 1,841 sq ft | 99.8% | $230 |
| | Feb 16 2024 | $30,000 | 177 | — | 85.7% | — |
| | Jan 29 2024 | $37,500 | 817 | — | 96.2% | — |
| | Nov 30 2023 | $30,000 | 99 | — | 85.7% | — |
| | Oct 16 2023 | $52,500 | 712 | — | 89.0% | — |
| | Oct 5 2023 | $80,000 | 701 | — | 89.9% | — |
| | Jun 27 2023 | $435,000 | 426 | 1,591 sq ft | 96.7% | $273 |
| | Feb 13 2023 | $33,750 | 467 | — | 86.5% | — |
| | Oct 26 2022 | $25,000 | 362 | — | 86.2% | — |
| | Oct 26 2022 | $75,000 | 361 | — | 94.9% | — |
| | Mar 14 2022 | $35,000 | 133 | — | 89.7% | — |
| | Sep 17 2018 | $374,250 | 52 | 2,156 sq ft | 94.7% | $174 |
| | Mar 1 2017 | $260,000 | 931 | 1,826 sq ft | 97.0% | $142 |
| | Jul 1 2015 | $190,000 | 46 | 2,229 sq ft | 95.5% | $85 |
| | Jan 26 2015 | $298,500 | 1313 | 1,738 sq ft | 93.6% | $172 |
| | Dec 31 2012 | $312,000 | 857 | 2,200 sq ft | 84.6% | $142 |
| | Feb 28 2012 | $90,500 | 112 | 1,250 sq ft | 91.4% | $72 |
Closed sales from MLS history for Katua Falls, Maggie Valley
Katua Falls median sale price is $37,500; Maggie Valley is down 4.7%.
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