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$153,000

230 Harlow and Cricket Drive
Balsam Grove, NC 28708
Listed by Jake Raines · Raines Realty, INC
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About this home

Discover the freedom and beauty of mountain living with this exceptional +/-3.75-acre unrestricted property which includes an approx. 1 acre section of private wooded acreage and exceptional pasture land in the Balsam Grove, North Carolina area. Surrounded by the natural beauty of WNC, this versatile tract features a serene creek, natural spring, open pastureland, and an ideal build site perfectly positioned to take in the tranquil setting. Whether you envision a private mountain retreat, mini-farm, custom home, tiny home getaway, or RV retreat, this property offers endless potential with no restrictions limiting your vision. The property includes access to a shared well per deed and also has an active septic permit on file providing a valuable head start for future development. A variety of land/home packages and custom build opportunities could make this the perfect investment, primary residence, or vacation property. Ideally located near the Blue Ridge Parkway and Pisgah National Forest, outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the close proximity to some of the region’s best hiking trails, mountain biking, fly fishing, waterfalls, and year-round recreational adventures. Rare unrestricted acreage in such a sought-after mountain location is becoming increasingly difficult to find, but here it is!

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4380381
Property type
Acreage
Subdivision
NONE
Status
Active
Days on market
103
On market date
May 15, 2026
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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
T C Henderson
6.31 mi away · Grades -1-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
114
Student:teacher ratio
10.4:1
District
Transylvania County Schools
Middle
Rosman Middle
6.77 mi away · Grades 6-8
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
209
Student:teacher ratio
10.5:1
District
Transylvania County Schools
High
Rosman High
6.74 mi away · Grades 9-12
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
275
Student:teacher ratio
9.8:1
District
Transylvania County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Balsam Grove'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).

13
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
3.8 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
3 / 100
Restaurants & cafes1
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Balsam Grove, from live MLS data.

On the market 103 days -- 267 fewer days than Balsam Grove's current average of 370 days.
For reference, the median list price across 15 active listings in Balsam Grove right now is $35,000.

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$1,071/mo
$30,600 down
$122,400 loan
Principal & interest$794
Property tax (est.)$128
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 9 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.