$20,000
About this home
Escape to the Mountains: 3.2 Acres in gated Firefly Mountain Experience the perfect blend of high-country seclusion and modern convenience. This sprawling 3.2-acre lot is tucked away within the gated community of Firefly Mountain, offering a rare opportunity to build your dream mountain retreat in one of Western North Carolina’s most scenic corridors. The Best of Both Worlds - Located approximately 5 miles from the charming, historic town of Hot Springs, you’re minutes away from mineral baths, local breweries, and riverfront dining. When you need the "big city" amenities, you are perfectly positioned for a commute or a day trip: Weaverville: 30 minutes, Asheville: 40 minutes A Paradise for Outdoor Enthusiasts the neighborhood is bordered by the vast Pisgah National Forest. Firefly Mountain serves as your private gateway to the wild. The Appalachian Trail: Only a stone's throw away for world-class hiking. River Adventures: Proximity to the French Broad River for kayaking, rafting, and fishing. Nature at Your Door: Enjoy the peace and quiet of a neighborhood designed to coexist with the surrounding wilderness. This generous parcel offers a sense of true privacy. The lot currently features serene winter mountain views, which can be expanded with selective tree clearing & the position of the homesite. Imagine your morning coffee on a wrap-around deck overlooking the rolling peaks of the Blue Ridge. Whether you are looking to build a full-time residence or a vacation getaway, this property offers incredible flexibility. The HOA allows for short-term rentals, making this an ideal location for an income-producing luxury cabin in a high-demand tourism area. Access: Paved roads and underground utilities available, along with high speed internet Don't miss the chance to own a piece of the Appalachian dream where the forest is your neighbor and the mountains are your backyard.
Property details
- MLS #
- CAR4341072
- Property type
- Lot
- Subdivision
- Firefly Mountain
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 151
- On market date
- January 26, 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
- 347
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.0:1
- District
- Madison County Schools
- Enrollment
- 439
- Student:teacher ratio
- 11.6:1
- District
- Madison County Schools
- Enrollment
- 271
- Student:teacher ratio
- 27.1:1
- District
- Madison County Schools
Walkability
Blended score for Marshall'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 June 26, 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.