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Main level primary bedroom with en suite bathroom. - 226 Balsam Circle, Troy
Main level primary bedroom with en suite bathroom. - 226 Balsam Circle, Troy
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Main level primary bedroom with en suite bathroom. - 226 Balsam Circle, Troy
Main level secondary bedroom with en suite bathroom. - 226 Balsam Circle, Troy
Main level secondary bedroom with en suite bathroom. - 226 Balsam Circle, Troy
Main level secondary bedroom with en suite bathroom. - 226 Balsam Circle, Troy
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Basement living area - 226 Balsam Circle, Troy
Basement living area - 226 Balsam Circle, Troy
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Gorgeous location on Lake Tillery. - 226 Balsam Circle, Troy
Basement bathroom and laundry room. - 226 Balsam Circle, Troy
Basement bathroom and laundry room. - 226 Balsam Circle, Troy
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Carolina Forest Entrance - 226 Balsam Circle, Troy
Community Pool - 226 Balsam Circle, Troy
Community Clubhouse - 226 Balsam Circle, Troy
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Community Tennis Court - 226 Balsam Circle, Troy
Community Playground - 226 Balsam Circle, Troy
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$850,000

226 Balsam Circle
Troy, NC 27371
Listed by Megan Hinson · Lake Tillery Properties LLC
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Living area
2,424 sqft
Year built
1990

About this home

Lakefront living on the main channel of Lake Tillery with a direct view of Morrow Mountain State Park. This 4-bedroom, 3-bath home is located in the gated Carolina Forest community on Lake Tillery and offers wide water views and easy access to outdoor recreation. The main level features an open great room, kitchen, and dining area with cathedral ceiling and many windows that highlight the lake and mountain views. The layout is functional and comfortable for everyday living or hosting guests. Both main-level bedrooms include en suite bathrooms, providing convenience and privacy. Two additional bedrooms in the basement and a third full bath offer flexible space for family, visitors, or office use. Carolina Forest residents enjoy a range of amenities including a community boat ramp, outdoor pool with lake views, playground, tennis court, and basketball court. The home is conveniently located near Uwharrie National Forest and the towns of Troy, Mount Gilead, and Norwood, offering a balance of outdoor recreation and small-town charm. Don't miss this well-located Lake Tillery property with phenomenal views and a fantastic layout.

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4341401
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Carolina Forest
Status
Active
Days on market
222
On market date
February 20, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3
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
Mount Gilead Elementary
10.65 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
1.9
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: F (2025)
Enrollment
208
Student:teacher ratio
13.9:1
District
Montgomery County Schools
Middle
West Middle
6.86 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
354
Student:teacher ratio
14.8:1
District
Montgomery County Schools
High
Stanly STEM Early College
7.85 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.4
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
Enrollment
119
Student:teacher ratio
17.0:1
District
Stanly County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Troy'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).

10
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
3.2 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

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$170,000 down
$680,000 loan
Principal & interest$4,410
Property tax (est.)$708
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 19 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.