$499,000
About this home
SELLERS ARE OFFERING $15,000 IN BUYER ASSISTANCE AT CLOSING WITH ACCEPTABLE OFFER!!! NO STEEP DRIVEWAY • ONE-LEVEL LIVING • 1.17 USABLE ACRES Enjoy the beauty and privacy of Western North Carolina mountain living without the steep driveway, multiple levels, or difficult-to-use terrain often found in mountain homes. This inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath, single-level home offers approximately 2,147 square feet on 1.17 gently sloping, usable acres, just minutes from Burnsville. Step inside to a dramatic vaulted great room where warm wood ceilings and exposed beams complement a beautiful stone fireplace, creating the comfortable mountain atmosphere buyers come here to find. The well-appointed kitchen provides generous workspace and storage and opens naturally to the home's main living areas—ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Outside, enjoy the peaceful mountain setting from the screened porch, with plenty of usable outdoor space for relaxing, gardening, pets, or simply enjoying the changing seasons. A detached heated studio/flex space adds exceptional versatility and could serve as a home office, art studio, hobby room, workshop, or private retreat. Additional highlights include a durable metal roof, easy-access driveway, single-level floor plan, and usable yard—features that make this home especially appealing for year-round living, a mountain getaway, or anyone seeking the beauty of the mountains without sacrificing convenience. The community also offers a pond and picnic area, while Burnsville's shops, restaurants, galleries, and everyday conveniences are approximately 15 minutes away. If you've dreamed of a mountain home but hesitated because of steep roads, difficult driveways, or too many stairs, 101 Waterwheel Drive deserves a closer look.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- Canopy MLS
- MLS #
- CAR4381594
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Waterwheel Properties
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 139
- On market date
- May 13, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- N/A
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 253
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.3:1
- District
- Yancey County Schools
- Enrollment
- 259
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.6:1
- District
- Yancey County Schools
- Enrollment
- 635
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.2:1
- District
- Yancey County Schools
Walkability
Blended score for Green Mountain's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Market position
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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 24 days ago.
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