3903 Island Ford Rd

Brevard, NC 28712

$16,200,000
Price
10
Beds
12,713 Sq. Ft.
$1,274 / Sq. Ft.
12,713
Sq. Ft.
$1,274
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Introducing Blue Fish Farm — a rare, legacy estate set on over 160 acres of pristine riverfront land along the French Broad River in Brevard, North Carolina, just minutes from Pisgah National Forest, DuPont State Forest, and the area’s world-famous waterfalls. Designed by Platt Architects, this extraordinary mountain retreat blends timeless craftsmanship with understated luxury and unmatched privacy. The property features more than 12,700 square feet of total living space across multiple residences,...Introducing Blue Fish Farm — a rare, legacy estate set on over 160 acres of pristine riverfront land along the French Broad River in Brevard, North Carolina, just minutes from Pisgah National Forest, DuPont State Forest, and the area’s world-famous waterfalls. Designed by Platt Architects, this extraordinary mountain retreat blends timeless craftsmanship with understated luxury and unmatched privacy. The property features more than 12,700 square feet of total living space across multiple residences, including the main home, three guest cottages, a pool house, and a collection of well-curated outbuildings — all surrounded by lush pastures, hardwood forest, and over one mile of direct river frontage. The main residence showcases incredible detail and character with heart pine floors, tongue-and-groove paneling, and natural bluestone finishes that echo the surrounding landscape. Large picture windows frame serene river and mountain views, while open living spaces flow effortlessly to covered porches and outdoor entertaining areas. The estate includes several distinct guest homes:

The Treehouse (1,202 SqFt): a charming 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath retreat tucked within mature trees. The Hideaway (2,781 SqFt): a 3-bedroom, 3-bath home offering open living and scenic privacy. The Pool House (2,590 SqFt): a 1-bedroom guest residence with a full kitchen, gym, home theater, and 1.5 baths, overlooking a heated pool and tennis court. Beyond the residences, Blue Fish Farm’s landscape is an experience in itself — with three spring-fed ponds, a private trail system, rolling meadows, and breathtaking river frontage ideal for fly-fishing, kayaking, and horseback riding. The acreage supports a range of lifestyles, from a luxury mountain farm to a multi-generational family compound or private retreat center. Less than 10 minutes from downtown Brevard’s vibrant restaurants, coffee shops, and boutiques — and within 30 minutes of both Hendersonville and the Asheville Regional Airport — this estate offers unmatched access to the best of Western North Carolina. Asheville’s cultural scene and Lake Toxaway Country Club’s private golf and dining are within easy reach, while the property remains serenely private, surrounded by nature and mountain views. Blue Fish Farm is not just a home — it’s a generational legacy, a French Broad River sanctuary, and one of the most exceptional luxury estates in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
  1. Listed by Alec Cantley • Premier Sotheby’s International Realty • 828-989-4487

Property Details for 3903 Island Ford Road

Architectural Style
Other
Waterfront Features
Other - See Remarks
View
Mountain(s), Water, Year Round
Parking Features
Basement, Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Faces Side, Other - See Remarks
Community Features
None
Subdivision Name
None
LISTING UPDATED: 10/27/2025 01:45 PM

Property Details for 3903 Island Ford Road

StatusActive
MLS #4137360
Days on Market579
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1959
Lot Size161.10 AC / 7,017,516 SF
CountyTransylvania County

Location

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Building Information for 3903 Island Ford Road

Stories-Year Built1959Building Size-Lot Size161.10 AC / 7,017,516 SF

Payment Calculator

$83,275 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$80,050

Property Taxes

$3,225

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 3903 Island Ford Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water Body Name: French Broad River
  • Longitude: -82.742393
  • Latitude: 35.18501
  • Directions: Private, no drivebys. Appointment required.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $4,191,780.00
  • Parcel Number: 8584-13-7310-000
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Unspecified
  • High School: Unspecified
  • Elementary School: Unspecified
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Other: Open parking spaces in front of and beside the main home and parking spaces in front of each guest home
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
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Lot Information
  • Elevation: 2000
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 6140.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 3725
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 1412
  • Sq Ft Unheated Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 1833
  • Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 2415
  • Sq Ft Second Living Quarters: 322.0
  • Sq Ft Second Living Quarters HLA: 6573.0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 12713.0
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Flood Plain/Bottom Land, Green Area, Level, Open Lot, Pasture, Pond(s), Private, River Front, Rolling Slope, Creek/Stream, Wooded, Views, Waterfront
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Other
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: No
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 48
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Additional Parcels Description: 8584-12-2796-000
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Restrictions: No Restrictions
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Propane, Underground Power Lines
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Fence, Fire Pit, Gas Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Tennis Court(s)
  • Fencing: Partial, Wood
  • Construction Materials: Cedar Shake, Stone, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch, Screened, Side Porch, Terrace
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Gravel, Paved
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Horse Amenities: Barn, Horses Allowed, Pasture
  • Other Structures: Barn(s), Greenhouse, Tractor Shed, Workshop
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Hood, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Other
  • Levels: Two
  • Other Equipment: Generator
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Interior Features: Built-in Features, Entrance Foyer, Garden Tub, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Laundry Room, Main Level, Multiple Locations
  • Fireplace Features: Den, Fire Pit, Great Room, Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Door Features: Insulated Door(s), Sliding Doors, Storm Door(s)
  • Window Features: Insulated Window(s), Window Treatments
  • Flooring: Carpet, Slate, Tile, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Interior Entry, Storage Space, Unfinished
  • Bedroom Basement: 0
  • Bedroom Lower: 0
  • Bedroom Main: 3
  • Bedroom Second LQ: 6
  • Bedroom Third: 0
  • Bedroom Upper: 1
  • Full Bath Basement: 0
  • Full Bath Lower: 0
  • Full Bath Main: 3
  • Full Bath Second LQ: 5
  • Full Bath Third: 0
  • Full Bath Upper: 2
  • Half Bath Basement: 1
  • Half Bath Lower: 0
  • Half Bath Main: 1
  • Half Bath Second LQ: 2
  • Half Bath Third: 0
  • Half Bath Upper: 1
  • Second Living Quarters: Exterior Not Connected, Guest House, Separate Kitchen Facilities, Separate Living Quarters
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 34.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 2
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 3
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 4
  • Room Types: Family Room
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 5
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Half
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 6
  • Room Types: 2nd Primary
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 8
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 9
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 10
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Half
  • Room Level: Main
Room 11
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 12
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 13
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 14
  • Room Types: Dining Area
  • Room Level: Main
Room 15
  • Room Types: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main
Room 16
  • Room Types: Great Room-Two Story
  • Room Level: Main
Room 17
  • Room Types: Den
  • Room Level: Main
Room 18
  • Room Types: Utility Room
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 19
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Half
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 20
  • Room Types: Laundry
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 21
  • Room Types: 2nd Living Quarters
  • Room Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Room 22
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Room 23
  • Room Types: Dining Area
  • Room Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Room 24
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Room 25
  • Room Types: Laundry
  • Room Level: 2nd Living Quarters

Property History for 3903 Island Ford Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 2, 2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4137360

$16,200,000—
May 26, 2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4137360

$17,900,000—
Nov 26, 2024

Price Change

CANOPY #4137360

$19,900,000—
May 23, 2024

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4137360

$25,000,000—
Sep 1, 2021

Closed

CANOPY #3720611

$9,300,000—
May 26, 2021

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3720611

—
May 26, 2021

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #3720611

—
Mar 28, 2021

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3720611

$9,750,000—
Jun 23, 2016

Closed

CANOPY #589949

$3,900,000—
Jun 23, 2016

Withdrawn

CANOPY #590185

$4,400,000—
Jun 14, 2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #574673815

$3,900,000—
May 12, 2016

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #589949

—
Jul 21, 2015

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #590185

$4,400,000—
Jul 21, 2015

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #589949

$4,400,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/02/2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4137360

$16,200,000
05/26/2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4137360

$17,900,000
11/26/2024

Price Change

CANOPY #4137360

$19,900,000
05/23/2024

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4137360

$25,000,000
09/01/2021

Closed

CANOPY #3720611

$9,300,000
05/26/2021

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3720611

—
05/26/2021

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #3720611

—
03/28/2021

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3720611

$9,750,000
06/23/2016

Closed

CANOPY #589949

$3,900,000
06/23/2016

Withdrawn

CANOPY #590185

$4,400,000
06/14/2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #574673815

$3,900,000
05/12/2016

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #589949

—
07/21/2015

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #590185

$4,400,000
07/21/2015

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #589949

$4,400,000

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Public Records for 3903 Island Ford Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$38,705 ($3,225 / month)
Home Facts
Baths10Total Finished SqFt6,726 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt6,726 SqFtLot Size6,599,340 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous CommercialYear Built1959Year Renovated2010CountyTRANSYLVANIAAPN8584-13-7310-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 3903 Island Ford Road

This home is within Transylvania County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Brevard Elementary
Public - PK to 5
TCS Online Learning Path
Public - K to 12
Brevard High School
Public - 9 to 12
Brevard Middle
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Brevard Elementary
PublicPK to 5

TCS Online Learning Path
PublicK to 12

Brevard High School
Public9 to 12

Brevard Middle
Public6 to 8

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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More information about 3903 Island Ford Road, Brevard, NC 28712

3903 Island Ford Road is a single family home for sale in Brevard, NC 28712. This property was listed for sale on May 23, 2024 by Premier Sotheby’s International Realty, it's currently listed at $16,200,000. It has been on the market for a total of 579 days and was last sold on September 1, 2021. This listing's school district is Transylvania County School District. Nearby schools include Brevard Elementary, TCS Online Learning Path and Brevard High School. 3903 Island Ford Road is a 10-bed, 15-bath, 12,713 sqft single family home built in 1959.

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