Tucked away on nearly an acre of serene, wooded land with beautiful mountain views, this inviting retreat is located in the highly sought-after Western Highlands community of Sugar Mountain. This well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers a rare balance of privacy, comfort, and year-round mountain living. The main living area is warm and welcoming, featuring a gas fireplace, custom built-ins, and abundant natural light that brings the outdoors in. The kitchen has been thoughtfully updated with all-new appliances and flows seamlessly into the living space-well-suited for both everyday living and entertaining. A main-level primary suite adds convenience, while two additional bedrooms upstairs provide flexible space for guests, family, or potential rental use. The finished basement, complete with a newly added half bath, expands the home's versatility-suited for recreation, a media room, or additional guest space. A rare and standout feature is the exceptional garage setup, including an attached single-car garage plus a detached oversized two-car garage. Whether for vehicles, outdoor gear, a workshop, or extra storage, this is a hard-to-find advantage in this market. Recent improvements include all new kitchen appliances, a new water heater, updated flooring in the primary bedroom, a water filtration system, freshly painted exterior trim, and a newly sealed driveway (2025). The home also features a high-wind-rated architectural shingle roof (approx. 130 mph), offering long-term durability and peace of mind. Positioned at over 4,000 feet in elevation and just minutes from skiing, golf, tennis, hiking, and dining, this property works well as a full-time residence, second home, or investment opportunity. Both short-term and long-term rentals are permitted. Combining privacy, flexibility, and a rare multi-garage setup, this home stands out as a unique opportunity in Western Highlands-offering immediate enjoyment with the potential to further enhance mountain views over time.
| MLS # | 260587 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Year | 1988 |
| Days On Site | 152 |
| Listing Provided By | Fathom Realty NC LLC | Mike Roberts |
| Bed(s) | 3 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 3 Total |
| SQ Feet | 2,643 |
| Basement | Y |
| Story(s) | 2 |
| Acreage | 0.90 |
| Golf Course | Yes |
| Property View | Yes |
| Cooling Yes / No | No |
|---|---|
| Cooling | None |
| Heating Yes / No | Yes |
| Heating | Baseboard, Electric, Fireplaces, Kerosene |
| Interior Features | Attic, Pull Down Attic Stairs |
| Window Features | Double Pane Windows |
| Appliances | Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Microwave Hood Fan, Microwave |
| Fireplace Features | One, Gas, Propane |
| Fireplace Yes / No | Yes |
| Fireplaces Total | 1 |
| Laundry Features | Dryer Hookup, In Basement |
| Exterior Features | Fire Pit, Paved Driveway |
|---|---|
| Roof | Architectural, Shingle |
| Construction Materials | Stone, Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame |
| Foundation Details | Basement |
| Garage Yes / No | Yes |
|---|---|
| Attached Garage Yes / No | Yes |
| Parking Features | Asphalt, Attached, Basement, Driveway, Detached, Garage, Paved, Private, Three Or More Spaces |
| Utilities | Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available, Septic Available |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic Permit3Bedroom, Septic Tank |
| Tax Annual Amount | 2407 |
|---|---|
| Tax Book Number | 501/658 |
| Community Features | Golf, Skiing, Tennis Courts, Trails Paths, Long Term Rental Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed |
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| State | NC |
|---|---|
| County | Avery |
| City | Sugar Mountain |
| Zip Code | 28604 |
| Area | 8 Banner Elk |
| Community Name | Western Highlands |
| School District | Avery County |
| Elementary School | Banner Elk |
| High School | Avery County |
| Listing VS Median (in Western Highlands) | |
Price: $849,900 low | high Med: $849,900 sqft: 2,643 low | high Med: 2,643 $ / sqft: $322 low | high Med: $322 On site: 152 low | high Med: 152 | |
| State | NC |
|---|---|
| County | Avery |
| City | Sugar Mountain |
| Zip Code | 28604 |
| Area | 8 Banner Elk |
| Community Name | Western Highlands |
| School District | Avery County |
| Elementary School | Banner Elk |
| High School | Avery County |
| Listing VS Median (in Western Highlands) | |
Price: $849,900 low | high Med: $849,900 sqft: 2,643 low | high Med: 2,643 $ / sqft: $322 low | high Med: $322 On site: 152 low | high Med: 152 | |