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 with stone fireplace! The property offers true tranquility, on approximately 1.83 acres with large stands of rhodendron, 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 by vapor barrier. The home is being sold furnished with everything you will need to start enjoying the home immediately. Bring your toothbrush and spend the holidays at 171 Balsam! Do not miss seeing this rare Grandfather gem!
For sale
Price cut: $200K (11/18)
$3,750,000
171 Balsam Road, Linville, NC 28464
4beds
4,480sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1993
1.83 Acres Lot
$3,382,300 Zestimate®
$837/sqft
$495/mo HOA
What's special
Stone fireplaceSerene mountain viewLarge gourmet kitchenHardwood flooringEn suite bathsFour spacious bedroomsExtensive landscaping
- 65 days |
- 480 |
- 10 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 18, 2025 at 09:25am
Listed by:
Shannon Andrews 828-898-1880,
Peak Real Estate Llc,
Jim Fitzpatrick 828-898-3257,
Peak Real Estate Llc
Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 258439
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.Tour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Propane
Cooling
- 3+ Units
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Handicap Access, Window Treatments
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas, Vented, Outside
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,480
- Total interior livable area: 4,480 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,480
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Driveway, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Open
- Fencing: Invisible
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 1.83 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 18560063310200000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mountain
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1993
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Generator
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available, Septic Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: 24 Hour Security
- Subdivision: Grandfather Golf And Country Club
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $5,942 annually
Location
- Region: Linville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $837/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,517,500
- Annual tax amount: $6,070
- Date on market: 10/6/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,New Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$3,382,300
$3.21M - $3.55M
$4,230/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/18/2025 | Price change | $3,750,000-5.1%$837/sqft |
Source:  High Country AOR #258439 Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,950,000+203.8%$882/sqft |
Source: High Country AOR #258439 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2020 | Sold | $1,300,000-8.8%$290/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2019 | Listing removed | $1,425,000$318/sqft |
Source: Premier Sotheby's International Realty #200707 Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2018 | Price change | $1,425,000-5%$318/sqft |
Source: Premier Sotheby's International Realty #200707 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,070 | $1,517,500 |
| 2023 | $6,070 | $1,517,500 |
| 2022 | $6,070 -20.1% | $1,517,500 +9.9% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$21,756/mo
Principal & interest
$18667
Home insurance
$1313
Other costs
$1776
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Grandfather
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Newland Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 3.8 mi
- 2/10Avery MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.7 mi
- 4/10Avery County High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Newland
- High: Avery County
Source: High Country AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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