$399,000
About this home
Experience the pinnacle of Western North Carolina mountain living at Spirit of the Mountains, an exceptional high-elevation property offering breathtaking long-range views in both eastern and western directions. From this special mountaintop setting, enjoy expansive vistas stretching across Pisgah National Forest to the north and DuPont State Recreational Forest to the south. The homesite has already been cleared and graded, providing a beautiful, flat homesite that is ready for your future mountain retreat. Paved roads provide convenient access, while short-term rentals are allowed, offering added flexibility for those looking to create a private getaway, vacation rental, or investment property. Enjoy easy access to the charming mountain towns of Brevard, Flat Rock, and Hendersonville, while being surrounded by some of Western North Carolina’s most treasured outdoor destinations. With DuPont State Recreational Forest and Pisgah National Forest nearby, endless opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, waterfalls, scenic drives, and outdoor exploration are right outside your door. Build your dream home in a setting where elevation, east- and west-facing views, a level homesite, paved roads, and short-term rental flexibility come together. This is a rare opportunity to create your own mountain sanctuary at Spirit of the Mountains!
Property details
- MLS
- Canopy MLS
- MLS #
- CAR4417462
- Property type
- Acreage
- Subdivision
- Spirit Of The Mountains
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 30
- On market date
- August 24, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- N/A
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- 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).
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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 23, 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.