Step into the charm of the Firefly Cottage, a beautifully remodeled home over 100 years old, nestled in the serene beauty of Balsam. This enchanting retreat offers breathtaking mountain views, including a glimpse of the historic Grand Old Lady Hotel, all while being just 40 minutes from Asheville, Waynesville, and Cherokee. Thoughtfully renovated in true Chip and Joanna Gaines style, this cottage seamlessly blends historic character with modern comforts. Original wood flooring and classic beadboard walls preserve the home's timeless appeal, while a mini-split system ensures efficient heating and cooling. The kitchen features stunning leathered granite countertops, and a water conditioning system adds to the home's thoughtful upgrades. With a spacious two-level storage room and a layout designed for comfort, Firefly Cottage is a rare find. Being sold mostly furnished: please see the exclusions list. Don't miss your chance to call this charming cottage yours!
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Price cut: $25K (3/26)
$325,000
53 Chad Crawford Rd, Balsam, NC 28707
2beds
832sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
0.37 Acres Lot
$308,800 Zestimate®
$391/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Breathtaking mountain viewsModern comfortsBeautifully remodeled homeWater conditioning systemSpacious two-level storage roomHistoric characterStunning leathered granite countertops
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 22, 2025 at 09:48am
Listing Provided by:
Pamela Williams pamela.williams@allentate.com,
Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Waynesville
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4222377

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Has basement: No
- Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 832
- Total interior livable area: 832 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 832
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch
- Exterior features: Fire Pit
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Year Round
Lot
- Size: 0.37 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 7683330966
- Zoning: None
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Fuel Tank(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Wood
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Propane
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Balsam
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $391/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $82,050
- Annual tax amount: $437
- Date on market: 2/14/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Exclusions: See exclusions list in attachments
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Dirt, Gravel
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