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536 Kalmia Rdg, Cullowhee, NC 28723
Single FamilyProperty Type
8.70 acresLot Size
2000Year Built
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Serenity & Privacy abound in this amazing 8 acre property! Walk out the front door and you are hiking in National Forest! It's in the details...and this home has it both inside and out. The natural light from the large windows shows off the gorgeous hardwoods and allows sweeping views of the woods & mountains. Kitchen is wonderful for cooking & entertaining, large island & granite countertops. The seamless transition to the great room & dining area is perfect. Cathedral tongue & groove ceilings,...Serenity & Privacy abound in this amazing 8 acre property! Walk out the front door and you are hiking in National Forest! It's in the details...and this home has it both inside and out. The natural light from the large windows shows off the gorgeous hardwoods and allows sweeping views of the woods & mountains. Kitchen is wonderful for cooking & entertaining, large island & granite countertops. The seamless transition to the great room & dining area is perfect. Cathedral tongue & groove ceilings, hardwood floors and soaring fireplace. Primary bedroom is on main level with luxurious bath. Upstairs oasis sports a large loft, bath and two bedrooms. Let's not forget the downstairs! Large area for family room, another room for office, workout, etc. Detached oversized 2 car garage with upstairs storage! Front & back covered decks, garden area, small creek, It is truly your private mountain retreat! If you love nature, this one is a must see! Close to WCU and Sylva.
  • Listed by: • Keller Williams Great Smokies suzybernardi@kw.com
  • Listed by: • Keller Williams Great Smokies
Listing closed: 04/17/2023 12:00 AM • Source: CANOPY, MLS#: 4001889

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$580,000

Avg days on market

160

Sale-to-list ratio

90.8%

Cullowhee, NC

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Location

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Property Information for 536 Kalmia Ridge

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • View: Long Range, Mountain(s), Winter, Year Round
  • Parking Features: Detached Garage
  • Subdivision Name: Hennessee
Building Information
  • Year Built: 2000
  • Lot Size: 8.70 AC / 378,971 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -83.171821
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Latitude: 35.252569
  • Directions: Take NC 107 S /Main Street past WCU. Turn right on Cullowhee Mountain Road, approx 3.5 miles turn left on Cherry Cove Road. Follow Cherry Cove and turn right on Kalmia Ridge. Stay on Kalmia to the top. AWD/4WD Recommended. GPS should get you there. Put the address in before you turn onto Cullowhee Mtn Road. Cell signal varies.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $495,860.00
  • Parcel Number: 7557-42-8986
  • City Taxes Paid To: Jackson
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Cullowhee Valley
  • High School: Smoky Mountain
  • Elementary School: Cullowhee Valley
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Main Level YN: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Elevation: 2500
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2289.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1292.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1460
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 90
  • Sq Ft Unheated Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 90
  • Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 829
  • Lot Features: Adjoins Forest, Sloped, Steep Slope, Wooded, Views
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 48
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Plat Book Slide: 1.153
  • Plat Reference Section Pages: 1/153
  • Proposed Special Assessment: No
  • Restrictions: Square Feet, Subdivision
Green Features
  • Green Verification Count: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Construction Materials: Fiber Cement, Hard Stucco
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Porch, Wrap Around
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Water Heater, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Other Equipment: Generator
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump, Zoned
  • Heating: Heat Pump, Zoned
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Central Vacuum, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Split Bedroom
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Vented, Great Room, Propane, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Slab
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Exterior Entry, Finished, Interior Entry
  • Bedroom Basement: 0
  • Bedroom Main: 1
  • Bedroom Upper: 2
  • Full Bath Basement: 1
  • Full Bath Main: 1
  • Full Bath Upper: 1
  • Half Bath Basement: 0
  • Half Bath Main: 1
  • Half Bath Upper: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 15.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Half
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Dining Area
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Great Room-Two Story
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Types: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main
Room 8
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 9
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 10
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 11
  • Room Types: Loft
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 12
  • Room Types: Family Room
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 13
  • Room Types: Bonus Room
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 14
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 15
  • Room Types: Utility Room
  • Room Level: Basement

Property History for 536 Kalmia Ridge

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 17, 2023

Closed

CANOPY #4001889

$706,000
Apr 11, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1509523161

$706,000

+8.3% / yr

Feb 16, 2023

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4001889

$695,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/17/2023

Closed

CANOPY #4001889

$706,000
04/11/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1509523161

$706,000

+8.3% / yr

02/16/2023

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4001889

$695,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 536 Kalmia Ridge

Taxable ValueLand$141,090Additions$596,738Total$737,828
Tax Record2025$2,804 ($234 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,175 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,175 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,433 SqFtStories2Lot Size392,040 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2000CountyJACKSONAPN7557-42-8986Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 536 Kalmia Ridge

This home is within Jackson County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 13
Public - 7 to 13
Rating
School
Distance
Cullowhee Valley School
PublicPK to 8

Smoky Mountain High
Public9 to 12

Jackson County Early College
Public9 to 13

Blue Ridge Virtual Early College
Public7 to 13

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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AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 536 Kalmia Ridge, Cullowhee, NC 28723
$706,000
3
378,971
2
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1,320
522,720
$76,500
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479,160
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