L13-16: Sweetwater Ridge - TBD Barts Branch Drive, Balsam Grove
Main Entrance to Sweetwater Ridge - TBD Barts Branch Drive, Balsam Grove
Beautifully Maintained Neighborhood - TBD Barts Branch Drive, Balsam Grove
Mountain Properties: Adjoining National Forest - TBD Barts Branch Drive, Balsam Grove
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Expired 3BR PERC on File - TBD Barts Branch Drive, Balsam Grove
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New Bridge - TBD Barts Branch Drive, Balsam Grove
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$68,000

TBD Barts Branch Drive
Balsam Grove, NC 28708
Listed by Jake Raines · Raines Realty, INC
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About this home

This exceptional listing includes four adjoining lots, 13-16, in Sweetwater Ridge totaling +/- 6.78 acres. With an expired 3BR septic file for Lot 15, proceed with confidence as you secure a property with a variety of potential uses. Build multiple short term rentals given the minimum size requirement is a modest 1200sq. ft, or build your mountain dream home utilizing the additional lots for privacy buffers and/or guest quarters. Adjoining Pisgah National Forest on the upper side, Lot 16 grants you direct access to the forest! Don't delay, this unique opportunity is sure to go quickly!

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4297074
Property type
Lot
Subdivision
Sweetwater Ridge
Status
Active
Days on market
410
On market date
September 8, 2025
Stories
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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
Rosman Elementary
6.54 mi away · Grades -1-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
332
Student:teacher ratio
12.8:1
District
Transylvania County Schools
Middle
Rosman Middle
6.71 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
6.67 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).

20
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
6.7 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
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 410 days -- 40 more 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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Est. monthly payment
$560/mo
$13,600 down
$54,400 loan
Principal & interest$353
Property tax (est.)$57
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 3 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.