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$599,000

Sylva, NC 28779
Listed by Pierrette Rouleau · Walnut Cove Realty/Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks
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About this home

Build a high-elevation sanctuary in Balsam Mountain Preserve. Imagine waking up to crisp mountain air and breathtaking long-range views at an elevation of 3,500 feet where "sweater weather" is a year-round luxury. This premier 1.45 acre homesite features gentle, rolling topography, perfectly suited for a short effortless driveway and a custom walk-out basement design. By backing directly onto protected conservation land, your home is guaranteed privacy to capture uninterrupted wooded vistas that will never be developed. Located at the end of a private street just by Balsam's extensive private trail system and Dark Ridge Camp. Don’t miss this exceptional value for one of the best view homesites in this premier mountain community. Balsam Mountain Preserve designed as a "community within a park," is recognized as one of the lowest-density residential club communities in the Southeast where world-class amenities meet 4,400-acre private playground; 75% of the 4,400 acres is protected by a permanent conservation easement. So, whether it’s morning on the Arnold Palmer Signature course, an afternoon ride at the equestrian center, or a sunset hike on 40+ miles of private trails, the lifestyle here is unmatched!

Property details

MLS #
CAR4372682
Property type
Lot
Subdivision
Balsam Mountain Preserve
Status
Active
Days on market
56
On market date
April 24, 2026
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Scotts Creek Elementary
4.26 mi away · Grades 0-8
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
459
Student:teacher ratio
14.3:1
District
Jackson County Public Schools
Middle
Catamount School
6.36 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
53
Student:teacher ratio
10.6:1
District
Catamount School
High
Jackson Co Early College
6.98 mi away · Grades 9-13
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.1
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
100
Student:teacher ratio
25.0:1
District
Jackson County Public Schools

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$119,800 down
$479,200 loan
Principal & interest$3,108
Property tax (est.)$499
Home insurance (est.)$150

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