Turn-key ready
Plenty of space
Natural Light
Cozy fire
Kitchen island
island seating for guest
Dining area
New appliances 3/25
New appliances 3/25
en-suite bedroom
transom window
Primary on main
Primary Bath
Walk-in
en-suite closet
2nd room on main
Mountain view
Ceiling fan - Cool in summer, cozy in winter
utility room/bath
New appliances 3/25
half-bath
Finished upstairs
Room for more
Upstairs bedroom
Loft
Bath
Garden Space
Cane River
Cane river rock
Wilson Boundary
Borders state land
Pensacola Township
Ramp Access
Circular Driveway
Grass growing now
Screened-in evenings and the sounds of rippling river
Screened-in
Plenty of parking
Easy access, straight-shot to town
Cane River rippling
Private river access
Borders State Land
Natural twilight photography
dark sky, minimal light pollution
a WNC beauty
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$589,000

Burnsville, NC 28714
Listed by Conrad Leavitt · Fathom Realty
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2.1
Living area
1,887 sqft
Year built
2014

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

Fireplace

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
Garage spaces
N/A
Lot size
N/A
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Blue Ridge Elementary
6.9 mi away · Grades -1-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
338
Student:teacher ratio
16.1:1
District
Yancey County Schools
Middle
East Yancey Middle
6.77 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
259
Student:teacher ratio
13.6:1
District
Yancey County Schools
High
Mountain Heritage High
5.8 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
635
Student:teacher ratio
13.2:1
District
Yancey County Schools

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$117,800 down
$471,200 loan
Principal & interest$3,056
Property tax (est.)$491
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated July 3, 2026.

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