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171 Balsam Rd, Linville, NC 28464
About this home
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 complete with a stone fireplace! The property offers true tranquility on approximately 1.83 acres, with large stands of rhododendron, 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 with a vapor barrier. Do not miss seeing this rare Grandfather gem!
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Sale history for 171 Balsam Rd
$725/sq ft
$837/sq ft
$882/sq ft
$290/sq ft
$335/sq ft
Tax history for 171 Balsam Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking/Garage Information
- Has Garage
- # of Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Driveway, Garage
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- # of Full Bathrooms: 5
- # of Half Bathrooms: 1
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Cooling
- Has Heating
- Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Propane
- Interior Features
- Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Speed Internet
- Window Features: Window Treatments
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Has Fireplace
- Fireplace Features: Gas, Outside, Propane
- Room Information
- Laundry Features: Main Level
- Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Patio And Porch Features: Covered
- Fencing: Invisible
- Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
- Building Information
- Above Grade Finished Area: 4,480
- Levels: One
- # of Stories Total: 1
- Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Stone, Frame
- Property Features
- Has View
- Accessibility Features: Accessible Entrance
- Property Information
- Property Type: Residential
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Lot Information
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
- Road Frontage Type: Private Road
- Lot Size : 1.83
- Lot Size Area: 1.83
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Acres: 1.83
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $6,070.01
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Private, Well
- Electric: Generator
- Utilities: Cable Available
- Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
- HOA Information
- Has Homeowners Association
- Association Fee: $5,942
- Association Fee Frequency: Annually
- Derived Association Fee (Monthly): $495.17
- Schools Information
- Elementary School: Newland
- High School: Avery County
- Location Information
- Subdivision Name: Grandfather Golf And Country Club
Public facts
- Beds: 4
- Baths: 4.5
- Sq. Ft.: 4,137
- Stories: 1.0
- Lot Size: 1.83 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1993
- Year Renovated: 2003
- County: Avery County
- APN: 18560063310200000
Other
- Listing Information
- List AOR: HighCountryAssociationOfRealtorsInc
- AttributionContact: 828-898-1880
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.7mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 85° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.4 hours in June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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4 Beds | 4.5 Baths | 5142 Sq. Ft. | $3,710,590 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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