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$1,775,000

2280 Mountain Air Drive
Burnsville, NC 28714
Listed by Marilyn Wright · Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
4
Living area
3,832 sqft
Year built
2001

About this home

Rustic mountain character and refined European design come together in this distinctive Mountain Air retreat, where panoramic views and thoughtful architecture define every space. A dramatic boulder at the entrance creates a memorable arrival, while a light-filled, three-story foyer introduces the home's impressive scale. Two private guest suites occupy the entry level, and a curved staircase and private elevator provide easy access throughout. The main living level features a soaring great room with a striking stone fireplace, walls of windows and sweeping mountain vistas. An open dining area and well-appointed kitchen are designed for both everyday living and effortless entertaining. The primary suite offers its own fireplace, private deck and spa-inspired bath, while an upper-level loft provides flexible space for a home office, studio or additional sleeping area. Located within Mountain Air, residents enjoy trails, club amenities and the convenience of a private mountaintop airport.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4275710
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Mountain Air
Status
Active
Days on market
385
On market date
July 17, 2025
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
4
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
N/A
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Nearby schools

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.

Elementary
Blue Ridge Elementary
3.01 mi away · Grades -1-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
338
Student:teacher ratio
16.1:1
District
Yancey County Schools
Middle
Cane River Middle
3.05 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
205
Student:teacher ratio
12.1:1
District
Yancey County Schools
High
Mountain Heritage High
2.38 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
635
Student:teacher ratio
13.2:1
District
Yancey County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Burnsville'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).

23
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
7.5 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Burnsville, from live MLS data.

On the market 385 days -- 249 more days than Burnsville's current average of 136 days.
For reference, the median list price across 310 active listings in Burnsville right now is $387,000.

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$355,000 down
$1,420,000 loan
Principal & interest$9,210
Property tax (est.)$1,479
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 6, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.