$475,000
About this home
Discover a truly unique property at 6497 Rich Mountain Road, where privacy, character, and the best of Western North Carolina living come together. Situated on +/- 5.46 acres, this distinctive 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers a peaceful setting with an expansive fenced pasture and pole barn, providing plenty of room for pets, hobbies, gardening, or simply enjoying the open space. The exterior features durable hardboard siding, a welcoming flagstone entryway, and multiple porches perfect for soaking in the fresh mountain air and relaxing outdoors. Inside, the home's one-of-a-kind, triple-circular architecture creates a distinctive flow and timeless character. Gather around the impressive floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, or just enjoy the updated interior, featuring new flooring, custom cabinetry, granite countertops, tile showers, and numerous additional improvements throughout. Off to the left, a circular garage wing offers convenient parking and storage while leading directly into a spacious laundry and mudroom, adding functionality to this unique design. Enjoy the privacy and tranquility of a country setting while remaining conveniently close to DuPont State Recreational Forest, Pisgah National Forest, and downtown Brevard, with its charming shops, local restaurants, breweries, and outdoor recreation. Whether you're seeking a private homestead, room to spread out, or a property with distinctive architectural appeal, this is a rare opportunity to own something truly different in the heart of Cedar Mountain. Unique architecture, usable acreage, and an exceptional location—this one is packed with opportunity and priced to move! Don't miss your opportunity to make it yours.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- Canopy MLS
- MLS #
- CAR4438297
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Deer Chase
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 1
- On market date
- November 1, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2.5
- 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
- 535
- Student:teacher ratio
- 11.4:1
- District
- Transylvania County Schools
- Enrollment
- 514
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.0:1
- District
- Transylvania County Schools
- Enrollment
- 757
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.1:1
- District
- Transylvania County Schools
Walkability
Blended score for Cedar 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).
Market position
How this listing compares to current activity in Cedar Mountain, from live MLS data.
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