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. Land for sale in North Carolina's Transylvania County recently totaled nearly $332 million and around 4,000 acres. Transylvania County ranks 26th out of 100 counties in the Tar Heel State for the combined amount of land currently advertised for sale. Of all farms, rural land, hunting land and other land for sale in Transylvania County, Brevard featured the most land for sale. Based on its natural assets, tourism and recreation contribute significant revenue toward Transylvania County's overall GDP. Transylvania County is the 72nd biggest county (380 square miles) in North Carolina. It's located in the Mountains North Carolina region of North Carolina.