
$459,900 $251/sqft
12 Whipoorwill Way
Waynesville, NC 28786
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,831 sqft · 2025 · 1 yr ago
Linson Ridge has the feel of a tucked-away mountain subdivision with a practical, lived-in rhythm.
Community overview based on MLS listing data for Linson Ridge, Waynesville
Linson Ridge has the feel of a tucked-away mountain subdivision with a practical, lived-in rhythm. Set between Waynesville and Maggie Valley, it sits in a sweet spot for anyone who wants easy paved access without giving up the mountain setting. The first thing many homes and lots share is the view: long looks toward the ridgelines, a sense of elevation, and a setting that feels distinctly Western North Carolina. Several properties sit on dead-end or cul-de-sac streets, which adds to the sense of separation from heavier traffic while still keeping daily errands within a short drive.
This is primarily a single-family neighborhood, and the homes lean toward mountain-inspired designs with modern updates mixed in. Log homes, Craftsman-style builds, and newer construction all appear here, alongside buildable lots for custom homes. Common features include covered porches, wraparound decks, vaulted or cathedral ceilings, stone or gas fireplaces, open floor plans, and main-level living layouts. Many homes also include garages, and the garage ratio is notable for a mountain community. Basement levels are common too, often used for guest space, storage, or bonus living areas. Lot sizes are generally modest, with a neighborhood scale that keeps maintenance manageable while still allowing room for outdoor living and landscaping.
The overall feel is practical and scenic rather than ornate. Paved streets, street lights, underground utilities, and city water and sewer service show up repeatedly, giving the neighborhood a polished, ready-to-build character. Some listings also mention community landscaping and a pavilion, reinforcing the sense of a small, well-established enclave.
Life in Linson Ridge is shaped by convenience and mountain recreation. Residents are only minutes from Lake Junaluska, downtown Waynesville, and Maggie Valley, and one listing places Main Street Waynesville about 10 minutes away. The area is also close to shopping, antiquing, hiking, golf, dining, and other mountain attractions, so the day-to-day routine can shift easily from errands to outdoor time. A community picnic shelter and pavilion add a simple gathering place within the subdivision, and high-speed internet is mentioned in the neighborhood, which is a useful detail for anyone working from home or streaming in the mountains.
Linson Ridge sits off the US-19 / Dellwood Road corridor in the Waynesville-Maggie Valley area of Haywood County, with I-40 access mentioned in the broader location notes. Public remarks place the community about 5-7 minutes from Lake Junaluska, downtown Waynesville, and Maggie Valley, about 7 minutes from downtown Waynesville in one listing, and roughly 15 minutes from Haywood County Hospital in another. Nearby destinations include the Blue Ridge Parkway, Lake Junaluska, Maggie Valley, downtown Waynesville, and the local shopping and restaurant areas in both towns. The assigned schools are Junaluska Elementary, Waynesville Middle, and Tuscola High, which places the neighborhood firmly within the local Haywood County school pattern.
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32 recently sold in Linson Ridge, Waynesville
| Property | Sold | List Price | DOM | Size | List $/SF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Mar 6 2026 | $399,000 | 137 | 1,552 sq ft | $257 |
| | May 9 2024 | $350,000 | 41 | 1,266 sq ft | $276 |
| | Apr 29 2024 | $28,000 | 30 | — | — |
| | Mar 26 2024 | $325,000 | 175 | 1,365 sq ft | $238 |
| | Aug 15 2022 | $346,000 | 25 | 1,596 sq ft | $217 |
| | Oct 5 2021 | $29,500 | 124 | — | — |
| | Sep 30 2021 | $20,000 | 419 | — | — |
| | Jun 30 2021 | $321,500 | 26 | 1,484 sq ft | $217 |
| | Mar 26 2021 | $312,000 | 243 | 1,298 sq ft | $240 |
| | Dec 2 2020 | $289,900 | 57 | 1,336 sq ft | $217 |
| | Aug 31 2020 | $259,000 | 82 | 1,456 sq ft | $178 |
| | Aug 26 2020 | $245,000 | 49 | 1,552 sq ft | $158 |
| | Aug 17 2020 | $280,000 | 65 | 1,400 sq ft | $200 |
| | Aug 5 2020 | $258,000 | 48 | 1,310 sq ft | $197 |
| | Jul 16 2020 | $260,000 | 47 | 1,484 sq ft | $175 |
| | Jul 9 2020 | $230,000 | 264 | 1,447 sq ft | $159 |
| | May 28 2020 | $23,750 | 1482 | — | — |
| | Apr 24 2020 | $220,000 | 277 | 1,205 sq ft | $183 |
| | Mar 26 2020 | $230,000 | 38 | 1,266 sq ft | $182 |
| | Sep 25 2018 | $193,000 | 81 | 1,456 sq ft | $133 |
| | Jun 19 2018 | $227,500 | 113 | 2,156 sq ft | $106 |
| | Mar 31 2017 | $159,900 | 368 | 1,404 sq ft | $114 |
| | Feb 28 2017 | $249,000 | 60 | 2,103 sq ft | $118 |
| | Nov 15 2016 | $185,000 | 363 | 1,456 sq ft | $127 |
| | Jul 29 2016 | $89,900 | 88 | 480 sq ft | $187 |
| | Jun 9 2016 | $186,000 | 63 | 1,556 sq ft | $120 |
| | May 17 2016 | $220,000 | 61 | 1,682 sq ft | $131 |
| | Nov 18 2015 | $159,000 | 113 | 1,306 sq ft | $122 |
| | Jul 31 2015 | $164,900 | 99 | 1,403 sq ft | $118 |
| | Aug 22 2013 | $153,500 | 161 | 1,283 sq ft | $120 |
| | Apr 18 2012 | $149,000 | 1006 | 1,464 sq ft | $102 |
| | Mar 16 2012 | $169,000 | 119 | 1,574 sq ft | $107 |
Aggregated from MLS listing history for Linson Ridge, Waynesville
The Linson Ridge real estate market shows buyer's market conditions. Homes typically sell within 88 days. With 11 active listings and 1 home sold in the past year, buyers have more negotiating power and time to decide.
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Waynesville, NC 28786
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,336 sqft
Waynesville, NC 28786
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