$680,000
About this home
Welcome to your turnkey mini-homestead! Situated on over 2 acres of gentle, usable land, this beautifully appointed 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home seamlessly blends modern comfort with self-sustaining country living. Step inside to an airy, open concept floor plan highlighted by a welcoming living room with a cozy gas fireplace. The kitchen is designed for both everyday function and entertaining, featuring rich granite countertops, soft-close cabinetry, and ample prep space. The main level offers an expansive primary suite complete with a generous walk in closet and a spa like en-suite bath with a deep soaking tub, alongside a dedicated laundry room and an attached 2 car garage. Upstairs, discover a versatile finished flex room—ideal for a home office, bonus media lounge, hobby studio, or guest space. Outside, your self-sustaining dream property is fully realized. Enjoy peaceful mornings and evening sunsets from the covered porches, or unwind in the back porch hot tub. The grounds are fully equipped for immediate homesteading with established raised garden beds, a chicken coop, a versatile storage shed, and a dedicated outbuilding wired with power—ideal for a workshop, studio, or equipment storage. The partially fenced backyard provides safety and convenience for pets or play. Exceptional location and resilience: the property experienced no flooding from Hurricane Helene and is not located in a flood zone. A rare find offering the perfect balance of upgraded finishes, versatile space, and outdoor independence.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- Canopy MLS
- MLS #
- CAR4438943
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Brookside
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 1
- On market date
- October 30, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 2
- 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
- 409
- Student:teacher ratio
- 17.0:1
- District
- Brevard Academy
- Enrollment
- 514
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.0:1
- District
- Transylvania County Schools
- Enrollment
- 77
- Student:teacher ratio
- 8.6:1
- District
- Transylvania County Schools
Walkability
Blended score for Penrose'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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