Experience mountain living at its best with breathtaking, year-round views in the beautiful Sweetwater Ridge community! This 0.89-acre cul-de-sac lot is the perfect spot to build your dream home or vacation retreat. Enjoy easy access to Pisgah National Forest and amazing community amenities like ponds, trails, waterfalls, a pavilion, open spaces, and fishing spots. Located in Balsam Grove, this property is approximately 30 minutes from Brevard and close to popular landmarks like the Art Loeb Trail, Pilot Rock, and Cedar Rock. Whether you’re an outdoor lover or just craving a peaceful escape, this incredible property offers natural beauty, top-notch amenities, and endless adventures—all at an unbeatable price. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity!
Vacant landProperty Type
0.89 acresLot Size
$39,309Price/Acres
Listed by Matt Tavener• Keller Williams Professionals
Listed by Amy Pointer• Keller Williams Professionals
Contact: listings@TheMattAndMollyTeam.com
Bought with Kristi Hopkins• Keller Williams Professionals
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Market trends in 28708, NC
Last updated July 2026
Sale-to-List Price
100.4%
0.0% MoM
Median sale price
$224K
$0 MoM
Avg. days on market
176d
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Recently sold homes
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Sale history for Lot 26 Ridge Trail Dr
Date
Event
Price
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4233866
Dec 10, 2025
Sold
$37,500
Nov 7, 2025
Contingent
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Aug 20, 2025
Price Changed
$41,500
May 12, 2025
Price Changed
$44,900
Mar 17, 2025
Listed
$50,000
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3923131
Mar 16, 2023
Sold
$32,000
Mar 8, 2023
Contingent
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Dec 4, 2022
Listed
$49,000
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If you're looking for the ultimate getaway within close proximity to great trails and wooded privacy, this lot has a great building site with year-round views and is located nearby popular landmarks like the Art Loeb Trail, Pilot Rock, and Cedar Rock. Sweetwater Ridge adjoins Pisgah National Forest and features 27 homesites, community ponds, trails, a waterfall, a pavilion, and open space. High Speed Internet is currently being intalled.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
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Vacant Land
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Transylvania County
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8556-03-9025-000
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Last updated by owner on Mar 17, 2025.
Property details
Exterior
Property Information
Property Type: Land
Property Sub Type: Lot
Zoning: None
Zoning Specification: NONE
Land Information
Possible Use: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Features: Adjoins Forest, Cul-De-Sac, Level, Wooded, Views
Lot Size Area: 0.89
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well Needed
Sewer: Septic Needed
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: Subdivision
Restrictions Description: CCRs attached. Buyer/Buyer's attorney to confirm current restrictions.
HOA Information
Has HOA
Association Name: Sweetwater Ridge POA
Association Email: dspargo@communityassociationmanagement.com
HOA Subject To Dues: Voluntary
HOA Subject To: Required
Association Fee: $177
Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
Association Annual Expense: 708.00
School Information
Elementary School: Rosman
Middle Or Junior High School: Rosman
High School: Rosman
Location Information
Directions: From The Hub and Pisgah Tavern, head through the main entrance of Pisgah National Forest on US-276 N. Turn left onto Fish Hatchery Road (toward Looking Glass Rock Trailhead), then left to stay on National Forest 475 Road. Continue onto Shoal Creek Road, then left onto Sweetwater Ridge Road. Turn right onto Barts Branch Drive, keep right, and follow the road to the lot on the left.
Community Information
Community Features: Recreation Area
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Style: Vacant Land
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County: Transylvania County
APN: 8556-03-9025-000
Home facts updated by county records on Mar 17, 2025
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Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Team Information
Buyer Team ID: TM100016
Buyer Team Mls Id: MAMTEAM
CoList Team ID: TM100016
CoList Team Key: 44698386
CoList Team Mls Id: MAMTEAM
List Team ID: TM100016
List Team Mls Id: MAMTEAM
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Schools
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
0.93% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° expected this year, 21 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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