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$1,700,000

Black Mountain, NC 28711
Listed by Matthew Mubarak · WNC Real Estate Partners
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3.1
Living area
3,000 sqft
Year built
2012

About this home

OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE AT A HIGHLY ATTRACTIVE 4.5% INTEREST RATE. SELLER OPEN TO REVIEWING ALL OFFERS Experience exceptional privacy, breathtaking long-range Blue Ridge Mountain views, and over 10 private acres in the gated Creston community. Spanning three parcels, this architect-designed mountain retreat offers the perfect combination of seclusion, self-sufficiency, and modern convenience. Designed for flexibility and independence, the property features a whole-home generator, high-speed internet, and a separate guest cottage ideal for a home office, remote-work headquarters, creative studio, or private guest accommodations. The 3,000+ square foot main residence showcases expansive windows that capture stunning mountain vistas, an open-concept floor plan, coffered ceilings, a stone fireplace, and a gourmet kitchen featuring granite countertops, a JennAir gas range, commercial hood, large center island, and walk-in pantry. Thoughtful design throughout creates a seamless connection between indoor living and the surrounding natural beauty. The detached three-bedroom guest cottage offers tremendous versatility for visiting family and friends, multi-generational living, a dedicated workspace, or additional guest accommodations. Located just 7 miles from Black Mountain and approximately 25 miles from Asheville, you'll enjoy peaceful mountain living without sacrificing access to dining, shopping, and entertainment. Creston residents also enjoy hiking trails, waterfalls, paved roads, a mountaintop fitness center, and more than half of the community preserved as conservation land. For buyers seeking privacy, acreage, mountain views, remote-work capability, and owner financing, this is a rare opportunity to own one of Western North Carolina's most distinctive mountain retreats. Owner Financing / Seller Financing Available.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
CAR4357405
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Creston
Status
Active
Days on market
107
On market date
N/A
Stories
N/A
Garage spaces
N/A
Lot size
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Old Fort Elementary School
4.6 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
312
Student:teacher ratio
13.6:1
District
McDowell County Schools
Middle
West McDowell Middle School
13.93 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
648
Student:teacher ratio
15.8:1
District
McDowell County Schools
High
McDowell Early College
16.56 mi away · Grades 9-13
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.8
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
Enrollment
254
Student:teacher ratio
23.1:1
District
McDowell County Schools

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$340,000 down
$1,360,000 loan
Principal & interest$8,821
Property tax (est.)$1,417
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated July 1, 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.