Sold
Last Sold Price
120,661 Lot Size2.77 Acres
761 Fern Gap Rd, Unit 153, Sylva, NC 28779
LandProperty Type
2.77 acresLot Size
$7,500/yrHOA Fees

Description

I can see for miles and miles... Large, high elevation homesiite with easy build site and incredible views of both Sugarloaf Mountain and layered westerly views that expand from North to South. Balsam Mountain Preserve is a private 4,400 acre club community with 3,400 acres of conservation land and completed amenities featuring golf, equestrian, scenic trails, tennis and dining.I can see for miles and miles... Large, high elevation homesiite with easy build site and incredible views of both Sugarloaf Mountain and layered westerly views that expand from North to South. Balsam Mountain Preserve is a private 4,400 acre club community with 3,400 acres of conservation land and completed amenities featuring golf, equestrian, scenic trails, tennis and dining.
  • Listed by: • Balsam Mountain Real Estate jdellinger@balsammountain.com
Listing closed: 07/25/2018 12:00 AM • Source: CANOPY, MLS#: 3188615

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Median sold price

$750,000

Avg days on market

142

Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 761 Fern Gap Road, Unit 153

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Land / Lot
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • Community Features: Clubhouse, Gated, Golf, Outdoor Pool, Recreation Area, Tennis Court(s), Walking Trails
  • Subdivision Name: Balsam Mountain Preserve
Building Information
  • Lot Size: 2.77 AC
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -83.10515
  • Zoning: RES
  • Latitude: 35.372192
  • Directions: From Asheville, take I-40 West to Exit 27 (Great Smoky Mountain Expressway). Follow the highway through Waynesville towards the Blue Ridge Parkway and Sylva. At mile marker 90, move to the left lane. You’ll see a turn lane just ahead, take a left onto Preserve Road. The Sales Gallery is on the left.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: Yes
  • HOA Subject To: Required
  • HOA Subject To Dues: Mandatory
  • Tax Assessed Value: $660,000.00
  • Parcel Number: 7671-65-5840
  • City Taxes Paid To: Jackson
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Unspecified
  • High School: Smokey Mountain
  • Elementary School: Scotts Creek
Virtual Tour
  • Web URL: www.balsammountainpreserve.com
Property
Lot Information
  • Sq Ft Building Minimum: 0
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.77
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Possible Use: Recreational, Residential
  • Property Type: Land
Property and Assessments
  • Photos Count: 8
  • Plat Book Slide: 12/516
  • Restrictions: Architectural Review, Square Feet
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed, None
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Phone Connected
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Horse Amenities: Equestrian Facilities, Riding Trail
  • Other Structures: None
Interior Features
  • Habitable Residence YN: No
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 0.0

Property History for 761 Fern Gap Road, Unit 153

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 25, 2018

Closed

CANOPY #3188615

$335,000—
Jul 3, 2018

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3188615

—
Jul 12, 2016

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3188615

$425,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/25/2018

Closed

CANOPY #3188615

$335,000
07/03/2018

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3188615

—
07/12/2016

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3188615

$425,000

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Schools near 761 Fern Gap Road, Unit 153

This home is within Jackson County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 5 to 12
Public - 9 to 13
Rating
School
Distance
Scotts Creek Elementary
PublicPK to 8

Smoky Mountain High
Public9 to 12

Jackson Community School
Public5 to 12

Jackson County Early College
Public9 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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Nearby home values

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This home: 761 Fern Gap Road, Unit 153, Sylva, NC 28779
$335,000
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$335,000
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130,680
$400,000
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87,120
$400,000
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$350,000
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