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Overview

Luxury Homes for Sale in Lake Junaluska, NC

Lake Junaluska is a beautiful lakeside residential community located in Haywood County, NC.

Lake Junaluska is one of the crown jewels of the Haywood County real estate market. Homebuyers seeking a peaceful life are drawn to the fantastic homes in the community, which are surrounded by breathtaking mountain vistas, wildlife, and a scenic lake. The town plans to develop an ambitious campus master plan that includes the development and renovation of many of the neighborhood’s facilities, including residences, restaurants, outdoor venues, and more. For inquiries or assistance about available properties in the area, you may reach out to our team anytime via call or email. 

FAMILY-FRIENDLY COMMUNITY: Raising a family is an excellent idea in the charming hamlet of Lake Junaluska since it offers fantastic amenities and a secure environment for your children. The town is an ideal enclave for people who wish to live close to the city centers of Waynesville or Asheville. There are also plenty of good schools, perfect for those looking to move here with their kids.

ONSITE FACILITIES AND SERVICES: Aside from its exquisite housing market, Lake Junaluska also offers a world-class golf course, a gift and coffee shop where you can spend the day in peace, guided pontoon boat tours, a resort-style pool, rental canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. There is also a playground, tennis and pickleball courts, mini golf, shuffleboard, and a campfire ring in the area that residents can use.

EVENTS PLACE: With a wide range of indoor and outdoor venues, catering options, and amenities, Lake Junaluska is the perfect place to host your conference, retreat, meeting, training event, banquet, reunion, wedding, or reception. Visitors have plenty of options for accommodation, ranging from the contemporary lakeside Terrace Hotel, historic Lambuth Inn, a vacation rental home, Lake Junaluska Apartments, or an outdoor campsite. 

Market Overview

Lake Junaluska, NC Real Estate Information

Median Listing Price

$515,000

Median Price Per Sq Ft

$222

Average Days on Market

43

Median Price of Sold Homes

$524,000

Home Ownership Percentage

60%

Median Rent

$904

Homes in Lake Junaluska

5 Real Estate Facts About Lake Junaluska, NC Homes for Sale

  • The median listing price for properties in Lake Junaluska is around $435,000.

  • Real Estate in the area consists primarily of single-family homes, cottages, bungalows, ranch-style homes, condos, and even vacant lots, perfect if you plan to build your impressive custom home in the neighborhood.

  • Most residential properties in the community are equipped with two to five-bedroom layouts and one to five-bathroom arrangements.

  • Houses in the area offer spacious living areas with most homes having over 2000 sqft in floor space and feature multiple stories, perfect for large households.

  • The interior of these residences feature hardwood floors, chestnut beams on the Living Room/Dining Room ceilings, a modern kitchen with old-time charm, extra paved space for parking, a quaint gardening area, and other home improvements.

On the map

Lake Junaluska Neighborhoods Map

Lakeshore Drive connects to Dellywood City Road in the western part of the Lake Junaluska area, making it the primary route in and out of this North Carolina community.

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Meet the locals

Who Lives in Lake Junaluska

Population

3,315

Median Age

55.3

Median Household Income

$70,768

Households

1,369

Household size

2.38

Cost of living

104.6

Entertainment

Things to do in Lake Junaluska

The Buttered Biscuit

Casual restaurant serving large portions of traditional Southern breakfast and lunch fare.

Crepe and Custard

Located directly opposite the picturesque Lake Junaluska, this restaurant serves breakfast all day long in addition to sweet and savory crepes, salads, and frozen custard with your choice of toppings from the comfort of their patio. Guests can also choose between sweet and unsweetened tea, as well as locally roasted coffee and Coca-Cola Freestyle.

Lake Junaluska Playground

Intuitive and Secure Playthings. Their extensive selection of innovative, reasonably priced, and reliably secure playground apparatus is second to none.

Lake Junaluska

Lake Junaluska is a popular tourist destination in the Western North Carolina mountains due to its lakefront hotel, historic inn, conference venues, walking trails, and more.

Education

Schools in Lake Junaluska

School NameGradesAdmission
Junaluska Elementary SchoolK - 5Public
Waynesville Middle School6 - 8Public
Tuscola High School9 - 12Public