Welcome to 23 Sunset Drive -Historic Black Mountain Charm - 23 Sunset Drive, Black Mountain
Sun-Filled Sitting Room - 23 Sunset Drive, Black Mountain
Living Room with Fireplace - 23 Sunset Drive, Black Mountain
Updated Kitchen with Gas Range - 23 Sunset Drive, Black Mountain
Primary Bedroom with Historic Character - 23 Sunset Drive, Black Mountain
Covered Outdoor Living - 23 Sunset Drive, Black Mountain
Circular Drive & Three-Car Carport - 23 Sunset Drive, Black Mountain
Enjoy the outdoors from this sunroom with abundant natural light. - 23 Sunset Drive, Black Mountain
Sitting Room with Abundant Natural Light - 23 Sunset Drive, Black Mountain
Front Hallway - 23 Sunset Drive, Black Mountain
Kitchen with Built-Ins - 23 Sunset Drive, Black Mountain
Main-Level Laundry - 23 Sunset Drive, Black Mountain
Beautiful new flooring! - 23 Sunset Drive, Black Mountain
Dining Room - 23 Sunset Drive, Black Mountain
Main-Level Primary Bedroom - 23 Sunset Drive, Black Mountain
Primary Suite Sitting Area - 23 Sunset Drive, Black Mountain
Warm & Inviting Living Space - 23 Sunset Drive, Black Mountain
Single Family Residence at 23 Sunset Drive, Black Mountain, photo 18 of 34
Main-Level Full Bath - 23 Sunset Drive, Black Mountain
Main-Level Bath - 23 Sunset Drive, Black Mountain
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Upper-Level Flex Space - 23 Sunset Drive, Black Mountain
Upper-Level Landing - 23 Sunset Drive, Black Mountain
Upper-Level Bedroom # 3 - 23 Sunset Drive, Black Mountain
Flex Space - 23 Sunset Drive, Black Mountain
Upper Level Full Bath - 23 Sunset Drive, Black Mountain
Upper-Level Bedroom #4 - 23 Sunset Drive, Black Mountain
Character & Detail - 23 Sunset Drive, Black Mountain
Established Pathways - 23 Sunset Drive, Black Mountain
Spacious Backyard - 23 Sunset Drive, Black Mountain
Inviting Front Entry - 23 Sunset Drive, Black Mountain
A Special Place in Black Mountain - 23 Sunset Drive, Black Mountain
Rear Exterior & Garden Setting - 23 Sunset Drive, Black Mountain
Garden & Storage Shed - 23 Sunset Drive, Black Mountain
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$839,000

23 Sunset Drive
Black Mountain, NC 28711
Listed by Margo Barbee · Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Living area
2,745 sqft
Year built
1924

About this home

Just minutes from the heart of downtown Black Mountain, this distinctive four-bedroom, four-bath home offers mountain views, a main-level primary bedroom, generous living space and the character that makes historic Black Mountain homes special. Known as the Summey House, this 1920s home blends timeless charm with numerous recent improvements, including fresh interior paint, replacement of nearly all windows, a new carport and a full-house surge protector. Outside, enjoy established gardens, a beautiful brick patio, a large fenced area ideal for pets or gardening, and a circular driveway with detached three-car carport. City water and sewer and no HOA add to the convenience. Close to downtown shopping, dining, recreation and Interstate 40, this is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the character, space and lifestyle of Black Mountain.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4397312
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
None
Status
Active
Days on market
113
On market date
June 27, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
4
Garage spaces
N/A
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
Black Mountain Elementary
0.99 mi away · Grades 4-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
146
Student:teacher ratio
11.2:1
District
Buncombe County Schools
Middle
Owen Middle
3.26 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
457
Student:teacher ratio
13.4:1
District
Buncombe County Schools
High
Early College
13.69 mi away · Grades 9-13
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.8
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
Enrollment
278
Student:teacher ratio
25.3:1
District
Buncombe County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Black 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).

27
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
8.5 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
3 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops1
Pharmacies0

Market position

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

On the market 113 days -- 37 fewer days than Black Mountain's current average of 150 days.
For reference, the median list price across 258 active listings in Black Mountain right now is $382,000.

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$5,203/mo
$167,800 down
$671,200 loan
Principal & interest$4,353
Property tax (est.)$699
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 5 days ago.

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.