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$2,950,000

61 Ridgeline Way
Sylva, NC 28779
Listed by Sean McLaughlin · BMP David Southworth Real Estate LLC
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3.5
Living area
2,262 sqft
Year built
2019

About this home

Tucked away in the prestigious Balsam Mountain Preserve, this exceptional PLATT-designed home captures the essence of refined mountain living. A dramatic wall of glass frames breathtaking mountain views, flooding the interiors with natural light and bringing the beauty of the surrounding landscape into every moment. The inviting stone fireplace anchors the main living area, creating a warm and sophisticated gathering space. Three beautifully appointed bedroom suites offer comfort and privacy, while a second living area with a wet bar and dedicated bunk space provides the perfect setting for hosting family and friends. Designed for both luxury and efficiency, the home features highly efficient geothermal heating for year-round comfort. Surrounded by generous outdoor living spaces and tucked away in a remarkably private setting, this mountain sanctuary offers an extraordinary blend of architectural distinction, modern comfort, and natural beauty. At 4,000 feet, the setting invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and experience the very best of elevated mountain living. Balsam Mountain Preserve is a private 4,400 acre club community with 3,200 acres of conservation land and completed amenities including an Arnold Palmer golf course, The Summit House and Mine Tavern restaurants, wellness and equestrian centers and over 40 miles of hiking trails.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4432177
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Balsam Mountain Preserve
Status
Active
Days on market
1
On market date
October 9, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3.5
Garage spaces
2
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
Scotts Creek Elementary
3.97 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
4.46 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
5.04 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

Walkability

Blended score for Sylva'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).

9
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
3.0 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Sylva, from live MLS data.

On the market 1 days -- 145 fewer days than Sylva's current average of 146 days.
For reference, the median list price across 164 active listings in Sylva right now is $380,000.

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$590,000 down
$2,360,000 loan
Principal & interest$15,307
Property tax (est.)$2,458
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 7 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.