$500,000
About this home
Nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina, this Scandinavian-inspired mountain cottage offers a beautiful blend of modern design, comfort, and natural surroundings. Featuring soaring ceilings, high-end finishes, spa-like bathrooms, and a large chef-inspired kitchen, this newly constructed home is designed for both relaxation and everyday living. With a low-maintenance yard and thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces, the property is ideal as a year-round residence, seasonal retreat, or mountain getaway. Located in a peaceful valley just 1.5 miles from Pisgah National Forest, you'll have convenient access to world-class trout streams, hiking and biking trails, and some of the best road and gravel cycling in the country. The home seamlessly blends with its natural setting, providing ample opportunities to enjoy the surrounding mountain serenity. A large covered side porch wraps around to the front of the home, creating an inviting outdoor living space. A dedicated fire pit area and ample parking add to the property's appeal. The lower level is already plumbed for a full bathroom and kitchenette, offering excellent flexibility for a guest suite, long-term living arrangement, short-term rental opportunity, creative studio, or dedicated workspace. If you're looking for a quiet mountain retreat surrounded by nature, modern comforts, and exceptional outdoor recreation, this Western North Carolina cottage is a must-see.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- Canopy MLS
- MLS #
- CAR4423780
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- None
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 36
- On market date
- September 17, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 1
- 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
- 332
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.8:1
- District
- Transylvania County Schools
- Enrollment
- 209
- Student:teacher ratio
- 10.5:1
- District
- Transylvania County Schools
- Enrollment
- 275
- Student:teacher ratio
- 9.8:1
- District
- Transylvania County Schools
Walkability
Blended score for Balsam Grove'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
How this listing compares to current activity in Balsam Grove, from live MLS data.
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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 1 days ago.
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