$61,000
About this home
Imagine waking up to crisp mountain air and the quiet hush of the Blue Ridge all around you. This 1.95-acre homesite in River Crest offers more than land—it offers a lifestyle. Tucked inside a private, gated community, it’s a place where you can build the mountain home you’ve always imagined. Just moments from the sparkling Toe River, spend your days fishing in cool waters, floating peacefully downstream, or gathering with friends for a picnic by the shore. At River Crest, the community “Greenspace” common area invites you to slow down and savor mountain living—with Toe Riverfront access for fishing, a hiking trail, fire pit, and grill all waiting for you to sit back, relax, and enjoy the beauty around you. Residents also enjoy thoughtful amenities including a gated entry, underground electricity, fiber optic internet, and private river access—combining the charm of the mountains with the conveniences you need. Here, nature and modern convenience come together, providing the perfect canvas for a full-time residence or a weekend retreat where every visit feels like renewal. Beyond the gates of River Crest, Burnsville awaits—just 40 minutes from Asheville and about 90 minutes from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s Cataloochee Valley. This charming mountain town offers a rare combination of majestic peaks, star-filled night skies, and vibrant local culture, from farm-to-table dining to welcoming shops. Burnsville is the ideal place to immerse yourself in the beauty, adventure, and lifestyle of the Blue Ridge Mountains. OWNER Financing Available
Property details
- MLS #
- CAR4344088
- Property type
- Lot
- Subdivision
- River Crest
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 42
- On market date
- February 6, 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
- 176
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.7:1
- District
- Yancey County Schools
- Enrollment
- 259
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.6:1
- District
- Yancey County Schools
- Enrollment
- 476
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.2:1
- District
- Mitchell County Schools
Walkability
Blended score for Burnsville'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).
Market position
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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated March 20, 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.