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$2,225,000

840 Fontana Trace Drive
Almond, NC 28702
Listed by Marilyn Wright · Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3.5
Living area
3,901 sqft
Year built
2024

About this home

Perched above the pristine waters of Lake Fontana, this striking modern residence captures panoramic views of the lake and Smoky Mountains from nearly every level. Oversized windows fill the interiors with natural light, while expansive wraparound decks create a seamless connection to the landscape. At the heart of the home, the chef's kitchen features a quartz waterfall island and premium Thor appliances, opening to generous living and entertaining spaces. The main-level primary suite enjoys sunrise views and a spa-inspired bath, while two additional suites and flexible living areas provide space for guests, a home office, fitness studio or media room. Wet bars on each level, a swim spa pool, flagstone terrace and professionally designed hardscaping extend the home's thoughtful amenities outdoors. Bordering protected U.S. Forest Service land, the property offers exceptional privacy and an extraordinary setting where contemporary design meets the natural beauty of Western North Carolina.

Highlights

Private poolFireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4369929
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Fontana Trace
Status
Active
Days on market
110
On market date
April 19, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3.5
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
Swain County West Elementary
5.44 mi away · Grades 0-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
411
Student:teacher ratio
12.8:1
District
Swain County Schools
Middle
Swain County Middle School
8.23 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
472
Student:teacher ratio
16.3:1
District
Swain County Schools
High
Swain County High School
8.61 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
557
Student:teacher ratio
14.3:1
District
Swain County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Almond'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).

25
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
4.7 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
28 / 100
Restaurants & cafes3
Grocery stores1
Parks3
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

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$445,000 down
$1,780,000 loan
Principal & interest$11,545
Property tax (est.)$1,854
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 7, 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.