Located in western North Carolina along the South Carolina line, the scenic mountainous region of Transylvania County bills itself the "Land of Waterfalls." Among the 250 cascades here, 411-foot Whitewater Falls is the one of the highest waterfalls in the eastern United States. Over half the county comprises state or federal land, with Pisgah National Forest, Gorges State Park and DuPont State Forest offering activities such as hiking, biking, camping, canoeing, tubing and fishing for locals and visitors alike. The county seat is Brevard. A total of nearly 4,000 acres were listed for sale in Transylvania County, North Carolina, recently, representing a total value of $345 million in Transylvania County farms and rural land for sale. Transylvania County ranks 22nd in the Tar Heel State for the total acreage of land currently advertised for sale. Of all farms, hunting land and other rural land and acreage for sale in Transylvania County, Brevard had the most land for sale. Based on its natural assets, tourism and recreation are important sectors for the Transylvania County economy. Transylvania County is North Carolina's 72nd largest county (380 square miles). It's located in the Mountains North Carolina region of North Carolina.