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 Transylvania County, North Carolina, recently totaled approximately $399 million and nearly 4,000 acres. Transylvania County ranks 26th in the Tar Heel State for the total acreage of land currently advertised for sale. Among cities in Transylvania County with farms and rural land for sale, Brevard had the most land for sale. Based on its natural assets, Transylvania County's economy is dependent on tourism and recreation. Transylvania County is North Carolina's 72nd largest county (380 square miles). It's located in the Mountains North Carolina region of the state.