551 Carvers Knob Rd
Description
One of the best views imaginable in a cozy custom log cabin at the top of the world in Little Switzerland! This is mountain living done right! The 2-bedroom/2-bath mountain home delivers when it comes to comfort, location, and one of the best panoramic long-range views to be had (becoming more and more scarce), from the Roan Mountain to the Unalaska, and a side view of Mt. Mitchell and the Blacks. Turn-key home, ready for your family and entertainment. The home features oak hardwood floor and beautiful...One of the best views imaginable in a cozy custom log cabin at the top of the world in Little Switzerland! This is mountain living done right! The 2-bedroom/2-bath mountain home delivers when it comes to comfort, location, and one of the best panoramic long-range views to be had (becoming more and more scarce), from the Roan Mountain to the Unalaska, and a side view of Mt. Mitchell and the Blacks. Turn-key home, ready for your family and entertainment. The home features oak hardwood floor and beautiful built-ins, rustic nostalgia and modern convenience— the large windows with custom blinds perfectly frame the best views one could ever acquire. ?? Community water supplies the home, and an ADT alarm systems offers peace of mind when away. The home comes mostly furnished, and the full basement, plumbed for expansion, is ready to be finished out providing more bedrooms and doubling the square footage. The entertainment/view deck measures in at 40ft. X 16ft. providing the perfect spot to take in the ever changing layers of blue ridge lines, blooming laurel and rhododendron along with numerous other native flora— this is peace that you didn’t know you needed until you step foot onto this platform. Supported the covered deck are posts designed by a local artist from the world renowned Penland School of Crafts. There is a a custom-built dining table on this deck that will come in very handy for entertaining family and guests breakfast through supper. Enjoy a low-maintenance yard with nice landscaping. There is plenty of room for gardening and places for the children and pets to run. The circle drive provides ample room for parking. This isn’t just a home— it’s a sanctuary. A place where you can plant and allow your roots to run deep. This is your opportunity to become a part of these ancient mountains and enjoy the lifestyle that so many have chosen for over 250 years. The home offers privacy without remoteness and convenience without the crowd. Downtown Little Switzerland is just minutes away offering fine and quality dining experiences as the Chalet and at the Switzerland Cafe— here you will be able to mingle with many folks of like background and mix it up with all the latest happenings in this small colony at the top of the world. IF YOU APPRECIATE magnificent ancient mountain scenery and like to live or vacation clean and pure— where you can enjoy, but avoid most of the annoyances of urban, suburban or commercialized resort areas, this this property is awaiting your legacy. The emphasis here is on the enjoyment of one of the most beautiful mountain regions in the entire world; on simple forms of outdoor recreation; on clean mountain living; on companionship with interesting people, and small town schools and sports— as well as complete privacy when desired. Little Switzerland and the Spruce Pine area are approximately mid-way between New York and Florida, and is easily one days drive from 60% of the entire US population— New York, Philadelphia, Washington D. C., New England, Florida and the Mid-west. This ridge top awaits your legacy— your family’s crest or shingle is ready to be erected here in this small town enclave. You are just 5 minutes away from downtown Little Switzerland, 15 minutes away from downtown Spruce Pine and The Grassy Creek Golf and Country Club, and the Blue Ridge Regional Hospital; 5 minutes to the Blue Ridge Parkway; 20 minutes aways from the famous Penland School of Crafts; You will be 30 minutes to downtown Burnsville, or 40 minutes to fine dining, ski resorts and other entertainment at Banner Elk, Beach Mountain, and Sugar Mountain, as well as Mountain Glen Golf Course in Newland; 30 minutes to Lake James, Marion, and I-40; 60 minutes to Asheville, NC; 70 minutes to Johnson City, TN, and the Tri-Cities Airport. This community is two hours from Charlotte, NC.
- Listed by Connie Ray • Foxfire Real Estate, LLCP: (828)-467-1335 C: (828)-467-1335 connie7388@yahoo.com
- Listed by Peter Franklin • Foxfire Real Estate, LLCP: (828)-766-7221 C: (828)-766-7221 Peter@FoxfireElite.com
Property Details for 551 Carvers Knob Road
Architectural Style
Cabin
ViewLong Range, Mountain(s), Year Round
Parking FeaturesDriveway, Other - See Remarks
Subdivision NameLake Laurel
LISTING UPDATED: 04/27/2026 11:58 AM
Property Details for 551 Carvers Knob Road
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 4374255 |
| Days on Market | 6 |
| Taxes | - |
| HOA Fees | $375 / year |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1981 |
| Lot Size | 1.39 AC / 60,548 SF |
| County | Mitchell County |
Location
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Building Information for 551 Carvers Knob Road
Stories-Year Built1981Building Size-Lot Size1.39 AC / 60,548 SF
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$2,565 per month
30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest
Principal and Interest
$2,417
Property Taxes
$117
HOA Dues
$31
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1Property Information for 551 Carvers Knob Road
Summary
Location and General Information
- Longitude: -82.117463
- Latitude: 35.867129
- Directions: From Spruce Pine take Hwy 226 South to the Blue Ridge Parkway, go South on the Blue Ridge Parkway and take the next exit at Little Switzerland (Mile Marker 334). Turn right and another immediate right crossing back under the parkway onto Chestnut Grove Church Road, after passing the church look for Carver’s Knob Road on your left. The home will be on your right. Look for signs. GPS should get you to the home from most any place.
Taxes and HOA Information
- HOA YN: Yes
- HOA Subject To: Required
- HOA Annual Expense: $375.00
- Tax Assessed Value: $220,000.00
- Parcel Number: 0778-00-64-4919
- City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
- Middle Or Junior School: Mitchell
- High School: Mitchell
- Elementary School: Greenlee Primary
Parking
- Parking: Open Parking YN: No
- Parking: Carport YN: No
- Garage YN: No
- Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
- Elevation: 3000
- Above Grade Finished Area: 1161.0
- Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
- Sq Ft Lower: 0
- Sq Ft Main: 1161
- Sq Ft Third: 0
- Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 1161
- Sq Ft Unheated Total: 1161
- Sq Ft Upper: 0
- Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 1161.0
- Lot Features: Private, Views, Other - See Remarks
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
- Geocode Confidence: High
- Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
- New Construction YN: No
- Photos Count: 42
- Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
- Construction Type: Site Built
- Assumable: No
- Senior Community YN: No
- Plat Reference Section Pages: 1/94
- Restrictions: Building, Deed, Livestock Restriction, Subdivision, Other - See Remarks
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water Source: Community Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Construction Materials: Log
- Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Rear Porch, Other - See Remarks
- Pool Private YN: No
- Road Surface Type: Gravel
Interior Features
- Appliances: Electric Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator
- Levels: One
- Other Equipment: Fuel Tank - Leased
- Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Other - See Remarks
- Heating: Electric, Heat Pump, Propane, Other - See Remarks
- Laundry Features: In Basement
- Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room, Propane
- Fireplace YN: Yes
- Flooring: Tile, Wood, Other - See Remarks
- Foundation Details: Basement, Permanent
- Basement YN: Yes
- Basement Features: Bath/Stubbed, Daylight, Interior Entry, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
- Bedroom Main: 2
- Full Bath Main: 2
- Half Bath Main: 0
Room Information
Room Information
- Room Count: 2.0
Room 1
- Room Types: Living Room
- Room Level: Main
Room 2
- Room Types: Primary Bedroom
- Room Level: Main
Rental
Rent Information
- Security Features: Security System
Property History for 551 Carvers Knob Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2026 | Listed (Active) CANOPY #4374255 | $479,900 | — |
| Nov 19, 2025 | Temporarily Off Market CANOPY #4271052 | $488,500 | — |
| Jun 14, 2025 | Listed (Active) CANOPY #4271052 | $498,500 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 04/25/2026 | Listed (Active) CANOPY #4374255 | $479,900 |
| 11/19/2025 | Temporarily Off Market CANOPY #4271052 | $488,500 |
| 06/14/2025 | Listed (Active) CANOPY #4271052 | $498,500 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 551 Carvers Knob Road
Taxable ValueLand$45,800Additions$174,200Total$220,000
Tax Record2025$1,408 ($117 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt1,120 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,120 SqFtStories1Lot Size60,548 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1985CountyMITCHELLAPN0778-00-64-4919
Schools near 551 Carvers Knob Road
This home is within Mitchell County School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 2 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 3 to 5 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Greenlee Primary PublicPK to 2 | ||
Harris Middle Public6 to 8 | ||
Mitchell High Public9 to 12 | ||
Deyton Elementary Public3 to 5 |
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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