Single Family Residence at 697 Grassy Mountain Road, Little Switzerland
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Front Entrance - 697 Grassy Mountain Road, Little Switzerland
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Bed 2 - 697 Grassy Mountain Road, Little Switzerland
Bath 2 - 697 Grassy Mountain Road, Little Switzerland
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Primary Bath - 697 Grassy Mountain Road, Little Switzerland
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$535,000

697 Grassy Mountain Road
Little Switzerland, NC 28749
Listed by David Roe · High Ridge Realty
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Living area
2,820 sqft
Year built
1994

About this home

Perched at approximately 3,700 feet on Grassy Mountain in the heart of Little Switzerland, this beautiful 2-bedroom, 2-bath mountain home offers spectacular year-round, long-range views of Mt. Mitchell and the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains. Designed to take full advantage of its stunning mountain setting, the home features a spacious open-concept living area with soaring ceilings, a cozy fireplace, and expansive views that provide an ever-changing backdrop throughout the seasons. The open kitchen flows seamlessly into the main living space, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere perfect for entertaining family and friends or simply relaxing by the fire while taking in the scenery. A special highlight of the home is the dedicated studio featuring skylights that provide soft northern light—an ideal space for artists, crafters, photographers, or anyone looking for an inspiring creative retreat. The full unfinished basement offers tremendous potential for additional living space, a workshop, recreation room, or guest accommodations and is already plumbed for an additional bathroom. Best of all, this mountain retreat offers the rare combination of privacy, elevation, views, and convenience. Enjoy the ability to walk into the village of Little Switzerland for dining, shopping, and the historic Switzerland Inn, while still enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of your own mountain getaway. Whether you're searching for a full-time residence, seasonal escape, or classic Blue Ridge Mountain retreat, this Grassy Mountain home captures what makes Little Switzerland such a special place to call home.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4427635
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
none
Status
Active
Days on market
10
On market date
September 23, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
N/A
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Nearby schools

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.

Elementary
Deyton Elementary
4.46 mi away · Grades 3-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
215
Student:teacher ratio
13.4:1
District
Mitchell County Schools
Middle
Bowman Middle
11.75 mi away · Grades 5-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
208
Student:teacher ratio
12.2:1
District
Mitchell County Schools
High
Mayland Early College
7.72 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
113
Student:teacher ratio
22.6:1
District
Mitchell County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Little Switzerland'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).

25
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
8.2 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

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Est. monthly payment
$3,372/mo
$107,000 down
$428,000 loan
Principal & interest$2,776
Property tax (est.)$446
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 18 days ago.

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.