Last Sold Price
4 beds4,480 sqft$725/sqft
171 Balsam Rd, Linville, NC 28646

Description

Welcome to 171 Balsam Rd. within Grandfather Golf & Country Club, a rare one-level home on a double lot with a serene mountain view! This immaculate home flows beautifully, a stunning mountain property with almost 4500 square feet of living space. The four spacious bedrooms have en suite baths, plus there is an extra sleeping nook and an additional full bath adjacent to the den/family room. The sunny primary suite features a truly remarkable bathroom with custom, built-in cabinetry and two large...Welcome to 171 Balsam Rd. within Grandfather Golf & Country Club, a rare one-level home on a double lot with a serene mountain view! This immaculate home flows beautifully, a stunning mountain property with almost 4500 square feet of living space. The four spacious bedrooms have en suite baths, plus there is an extra sleeping nook and an additional full bath adjacent to the den/family room. The sunny primary suite features a truly remarkable bathroom with custom, built-in cabinetry and two large walk-in closets. The large, gourmet kitchen features a TX mesquite wood island and breakfast area. The space flows effortlessly to the dining area and the elegant-yet-cozy living room in this light-filled open-concept home. This stunning room features a peaked ceiling, floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, a wet bar, and windows galore. Hardwood flooring throughout the home with tile baths. The covered porch with ipe hardwood decking is a true show-stopper. This is a true outdoor great room complete with a stone fireplace! The property offers true tranquility on approximately 1.83 acres, with large stands of rhododendron, mature vegetation, and extensive landscaping, including a rare yard. The garage is a spacious 2-car, with a workshop/storage room. The impressive crawlspace has been sealed with a vapor barrier. Do not miss seeing this rare Grandfather gem!
LISTING CLOSED: 03/11/2026 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Shannon Andrews • Peak Real Estate Llc • 828-898-1880
  2. Listed by Jim Fitzpatrick • Peak Real Estate Llc

Property Details for 171 Balsam Road

Status
MLS #
258439
Days on Market
156
Taxes
$6,070 / year
HOA Fees
$5,942 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1993
Lot Size
1.83 AC / 79,714 SF
Architectural Style
Mountain
Parking Features
Asphalt, Driveway, Garage, TwoCarGarage
View
Yes
Subdivision Name
Grandfather Golf And Country Club
View
Mountains, TreesWoods

Location

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Building Information for 171 Balsam Road

Stories1Year Built1993Building Size-Lot Size1.83 AC / 79,714 SF

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$17,520 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$16,519

Property Taxes

$506

HOA Dues

$495

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Property Information for 171 Balsam Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Once through the GGCC security gate, take a right at the stop sign onto Cluhouse Dr. Take a right at the T onto Golf Course Rd. Continue through the community to a left at Balsam Rd. 171 Balsam is your first driveway on the left.
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Postal Code: 28464
  • Road Frontage Type: PrivateRoad
  • MLS Area Major: 9-Linville
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 18560063310200000
  • Association Fee: $5,942.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: GGCC Village Services
  • Association: Yes
  • Tax Annual Amount: $6,070
  • Tax Book Number: 549/662
School Information
  • Elementary School: Newland
  • High School: Avery County
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 4480.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.83
  • Lot Size Area: 1.83
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 4480.0
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built: 1993
  • Human Modified: Yes
Utilities
  • Electric: Generator
  • Sewer: SepticTank
  • Utilities: CableAvailable, HighSpeedInternetAvailable, SepticAvailable
  • Water Source: Private, Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Invisible
  • Construction Materials: Stone, WoodSiding, WoodFrame
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Open
  • Security Features: TwentyFourHourSecurity
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Interior Features
  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Flooring: CeramicTile, Wood
  • Basement: CrawlSpace
  • Bathrooms Full: 5
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total: 6
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: ThreeOrMoreUnits
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, ForcedAir, Fireplaces, Propane
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Vented, Outside, Propane
  • Laundry Features: MainLevel
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, ElectricRange, GasCooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Features: CathedralCeilings, HandicapAccess, WindowTreatments
  • Window Features: WindowTreatments

Property History for 171 Balsam Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 11, 2026

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #258439

$3,250,000
Mar 6, 2026

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1930885684

$3,250,000

+18.3% / yr

Jan 10, 2026

Under Contract-Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #258439

DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/11/2026

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #258439

$3,250,000
03/06/2026

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1930885684

$3,250,000

+18.3% / yr

01/10/2026

Under Contract-Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #258439

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Public Records for 171 Balsam Road

Taxable ValueLand$281,300Additions$1,236,200Total$1,517,500
Tax Record2025$6,070 ($506 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt4,137 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,137 SqFtStories1StyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1993Year Renovated2003CountyAVERYAPN18560063310200000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 171 Balsam Road

This home is within Avery County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Newland Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Avery Middle
Public6 to 8

Avery County High School
Public9 to 12

Blue Ridge Academy
Public6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 171 Balsam Road, Linville, NC 28646
$3,250,000
4
4,480
79,714
$1,800,000
4
5
3,659
4
4
4,097
$169,000
3
1,638
8,712
$220,000
3
4
2,565
$1,200,000
3
3
2,459

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