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$400,000

40 Sanctuary Drive
Burnsville, NC 28714
Listed by Debora Roldan · JUNE JEROME REALTY
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,661 sqft
Year built
1994

About this home

MAJOR PRICE IMPROVEMENT - FALL SALE! Mountain Retreat in The Sanctuary with breathtaking views. EXCITING FUTURE VALUE: Mt. Mitchell Golf Course has recently been SOLD and new ownership has plans to renovate and enhance the area—bringing added appeal and long-term potential to the community. Envision YOUR Sanctuary! This haven, in a gated community away from the hustle of city life will bring you peace, privacy, safety and beauty, all rolled into one gorgeous 2.92-acre property. Work from home or be a fly-away digital nomad; hike in the stunning Appalachian Mountains; enjoy a re-envisioned golf course below, and/or become part of the local organic community in the valleys. Enjoy your morning beverage while watching a magical sunrise with quiet joy – or work on your laptop on the deck in the evenings listening to the frogs, cicadas, and river flowing below. Imagine this home as your respite. Major updates completed include: New roof, flooring, new appliances, HVAC system, EV CHARGER conveniently installed in front parking area. Designed for comfort and privacy, this home features two large bedrooms—each with its own ensuite bathroom— one bedroom on each level, making it ideal for guests or multi-generational family living. Inside, find a bright and inviting sunroom with an electric partition for added flexibility and privacy, along with a cozy gas fireplace leading to the living room. The large kitchen offers ample space for cooking and entertaining, complete with a charming breakfast area. The home also provides abundant storage throughout. Near waterfalls, hiking, fishing, cycling, art studios and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence or a peaceful mountain escape, this home checks all the boxes. All furniture shown is included—making this a true turnkey opportunity. Motivated seller—schedule your private showing today and experience year-round natural beauty with cool mountain summers!

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4274475
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
The Sanctuary
Status
Active
Days on market
316
On market date
August 10, 2025
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
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
South Toe Elementary
4.93 mi away · Grades 0-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
96
Student:teacher ratio
12.0:1
District
Yancey County Schools
Middle
East Yancey Middle
9.85 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
259
Student:teacher ratio
13.6:1
District
Yancey County Schools
High
None found nearby

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).

19
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
6.2 / 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 316 days -- 180 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 $382,250.

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$80,000 down
$320,000 loan
Principal & interest$2,076
Property tax (est.)$333
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 25 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.