177 Forest Drive AFFORDABLE MOVE-IN READY HOME ALERT! Stop renting and start building equity. This charming, free-standing home offers the perfect blend of affordable living and total independence without the hassle of shared walls or complex apartment rules. Hidden away in a peaceful, quiet community, it is the ultimate budget-friendly starter home you've been waiting for. You can forget about stressful, costly renovations. The big-ticket items are already done for you. Concentrate on making this house your home as there is a a newer roof, upgraded heat pump, new hot water heater and modern upstairs mini-splits all installed in 2021. Combined with a low-maintenance yard, you will save both time and money from day one. Outside there's a backyard built for relaxation. A tall privacy fence encloses your back yard complete with a hot tub ready for unwinding. The backyard also features a 10x16 storage shed perfect for workshop projects, hobby gear, or gardening tools. The fenced back yard offers not only privacy but a great space for pets, kids, and/or raised garden beds. Enjoy the best of Western North Carolina without the Asheville price tag. You are minutes away from the vibrant, up-and-coming downtown of Canton, Lake Junaluska, and local shopping in Waynesville, all while maintaining a 30-minute commute with easy interstate access to downtown Asheville. Why pay your landlord's mortgage when you can own your own piece of paradise? The tenants need time to wrangle pets for showings, please allow lead time for showings.