$589,000
About this home
Cane River Waterfront Home – Pensacola, Western North Carolina Imagine waking up to the gentle rush of the Cane River just steps from your back door, with 350 feet of pristine river frontage as your private backyard. This rare opportunity sits near the headwaters in peaceful Pensacola, bordered by state land that ensures unmatched privacy and year-round serenity. This charming 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath mountain home has been lovingly maintained and thoughtfully upgraded, making it truly move-in ready. Recent improvements include a new water pump system (with structure and pressure tank), a beautiful screened porch perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation, and new appliances last March; washer, dryer, and dishwasher installed. You’ll also enjoy a new microwave, new custom oak cabinets in the laundry room, freshly stained exterior this year, additional driveway gravel, fresh sod and grass seed, and two new planter boxes for those fresh summer salads. Whether you’re seeking a peaceful full-time mountain residence or a soul-recharging weekend and vacation retreat, this riverside gem delivers the authentic Western North Carolina lifestyle—quiet, and natural. Nature lovers, hikers, and those craving a true connection to the mountains will fall in love with this special property. High-speed fiber internet is available from multiple providers. Ready to make it yours? Don’t miss this rare slice of Cane River paradise.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS #
- CAR4380347
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- None
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 53
- On market date
- May 11, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2.5
- 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
- 338
- Student:teacher ratio
- 16.1:1
- District
- Yancey County Schools
- Enrollment
- 259
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.6:1
- District
- Yancey County Schools
- Enrollment
- 635
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.2:1
- District
- Yancey 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 July 3, 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.