Welcome to easy, single-level living in the Hillandale area of Flat Rock. This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 1,180 square feet of thoughtfully updated living space with inviting indoor and outdoor areas. Natural light fills the main living area through a large picture window, while the eat-in kitchen offers abundant cabinetry and storage. Oversized closets throughout the home provide exceptional storage, and the wood pellet stove paired with a heat pump offers efficient year-round comfort. A new roof installed in 2026 provides added peace of mind. Enjoy your morning coffee on the welcoming front deck or relax on the expansive rear deck overlooking the beautifully landscaped backyard with a tranquil pond. The mostly fenced backyard also features a newly constructed detached workshop/studio with electricity, ideal for hobbies, a home office, or creative space. An existing chicken coop offers additional potential for storage or use as an equipment shed. Additional features include an attached one-car garage and a convenient location just minutes from the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, Flat Rock Playhouse, The Wrinkled Egg, Village Bakery, shopping, dining, and I-26. Whether you're searching for a primary residence, a low-maintenance home to downsize into, or an investment opportunity, this Flat Rock property offers comfort, convenience, and versatile living in a desirable location.
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
0.35 acresLot Size
$305Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Lauren Rippy• Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks
The purpose of Residential District One (R1) is to foster orderly growth where the principal use of land is residential. The intent of this district is to allow for medium to high-density residential development consistent with the recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan. This general use district is typically meant to be utilized in areas designated as Urban (USA) in the Comprehensive Plan.
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
East Flat Rock, NC • 28726
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Sun exposure
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Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 26% for direct sun exposure in East Flat Rock. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 917 W Blue Ridge Rd
$353,433
$6,467 under list price of $360K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $355K to $442K.