Calling all investors and handy folks!This unique home, formerly the Hitching Post-Old Time General Store in Balsam, is up for sale.Owner envisioned transforming it into an Airbnb but is no longer able to finish the project. Drywall has been removed, making it a blank canvas for your creativity. New electrical installed, ensuring modern safety standards, new roof in 2022.Home has been examined by an engineer, concrete on the basement side has been reinforced, new bracing support added on the creek observation side, support fencing installed in the rear, and a reinforced wall now bolsters the front.The headwaters of Scotts Creek rush out from under the home through a railroad viaduct. Hardwood floors remain in the living room, most of the other flooring is bare. Entrance to the Blue Ridge Parkway is just to the west of the home, offering easy access to one of the most scenic routes in America.Home is being sold as-is, offering a fantastic opportunity for those who can see its potential.
Under contract-show
$125,000
81 Candlestick Ln, Sylva, NC 28779
0beds
--baths
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Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
0.42 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Hardwood floors
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: January 22, 2025 at 03:04pm
Listing Provided by:
Christy Mitchell Christy@4smokys.com,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Great Smokys Rlty
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4167817

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 0
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 0' 0" X 0' 0"
Heating
- None
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: None
- Laundry: None
Features
- Basement: Basement Garage Door,Unfinished,Walk-Out Access,Walk-Up Access
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Finished area above ground: 0
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Other - See Remarks
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Waterfront features: None, Creek
Lot
- Size: 0.42 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 7683463897
- Zoning: R
- Special conditions: Estate
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Sylva
- Elevation: 3000 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $96,660
- Annual tax amount: $492
- Date on market: 8/8/2024
- Listing terms: Cash,Construction Perm Loan
- Road surface type: Gravel, Paved
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