256 Haulback Way, Sylva NC
- 2 Bed
- 3 Bath
- 837 ft2
- 2.0 ac
For Sale $2,950,000
Remarks:
Perched 4,000 feet in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this remarkable offering presents a rare opportunity to experience elevated mountain living within Balsam Mountain Preserve in Sylva, North Carolina. A luxurious Morgan-Keefe Custom Built fully appointed, move-in ready exquisite house—equipped with EV charging—is already in place, while across a running mountain stream, your dream home site awaits. This exceptional property allows you to step immediately into the Balsam lifestyle—tee off at the Arnold Palmer-designed golf course, enjoy scenic horseback rides from the equestrian center, and unwind at the private wellness center—all within a gated community defined by privacy, natural beauty, and refined amenities. Ideally suited as a primary residence, secondary home, or legacy mountain retreat. The quest residence is a sophisticated, fully furnished sanctuary where architecture and nature exist in perfect harmony. Expansive floor-to-ceiling glass frames the surrounding landscape, while the open-concept design creates an effortless flow for both entertaining and everyday living. A gourmet kitchen anchors the space, complemented by a vaulted living room and striking stone fireplace that invites year-round relaxation. A thoughtfully designed secondary suite, complete with its own private entrance and kitchenette, offers exceptional flexibility for STR /LTR/ multigenerational living, providing both privacy and income potential without compromise. Across the stream, a premier homesite offers the opportunity to design and build a custom estate while enjoying immediate use of the existing residence. Significant infrastructure is already in place, including a 1,000-foot paved private driveway, high-speed fiber internet, generator, high-capacity deep freshwater well, and power pre-plumbed to the main building site. This is a rare convergence of immediate livability and future vision—an extraordinary opportunity to create a legacy property within one of Western North Carolina’s most sought-after private communities.
Interior Features:
Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s)
General Information:
| List Price: | $2,950,000 |
| Status: | For Sale |
| Bedrooms: | 2 |
| Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Approx Sq. Ft.: | 837 sqft |
| Parking: | Attached Carport, Circular Driveway, Driveway, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Parking Space(s) |
| MLS Number: | CAR4196759 |
| Subdivision: | Balsam Mountain Preserve |
| Style: | Transitional |
| Bathrooms: | 3 |
| Lot Description: | Cleared, Green Area, Hilly, Level, Open Lot, Paved, Private, Rolling Slope, Creek/Stream, Wooded, Views, Waterfall |
| Year Built: | 2023 |
| Sewer Type: | Septic Installed |
Assigned Schools:
| Elementary: | Scotts Creek |
| Middle: | Smoky Mountain |
| High: | Smoky Mountain |
Price & Sales History
| Date | Event | Price | $/SQFT |
| 05-12-2026 | Listed | $2,950,000 | $3,525 |
| 08-06-2025 | Under Contract | $435,000 | $520 |
| 07-09-2025 | Price Decrease | $435,000-3.33% | $520 |
| 06-16-2025 | Listed | $450,000 | $538 |
Nearby Schools
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| School Name | Distance | Grades | Rating |
| Jackson Co Sch of Alternatives | 4 miles | KG-06 | N/A |
| Scotts Creek Elementary | 4 miles | KG-06 | 3 |
| Fairview Elementary | 7 miles | KG-06 | 6 |
| Cullowhee Valley School | 7 miles | KG-06 | 5 |
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Properties For Sale Nearby
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| Street Address | Distance | Status | List Price | Days on Market |
| 256 Haulback Way, Sylva NC | 0 mi | $2,950,000 | days | |
| 139 (#13) Boarding House Way, Sylva NC | 0.5 mi | $160,000 | days | |
| 13 Switchgrass Lane, Sylva NC | 0.7 mi | $2,650,000 | days | |
| 131 Lodestone Drive, Sylva NC | 0.7 mi | $2,950,000 | days | |
| 23 (#1) Lodestone Drive, Sylva NC | 0.7 mi | $465,000 | days | |
| 143 Lodestone Drive, Sylva NC | 0.7 mi | $2,600,000 | days |
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| Down Payment Amount | $990,000 |
| Mortgage Amount | $3,960,000 |
| Monthly Payment (Principal & Interest Only) | $19,480 |
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| Total Monthly Payment | $20,941 |
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Property Listing Information
A Courtesy Listing Provided By Ivester Jackson Blackstream
256 Haulback Way, Sylva NC is a 837 ft2 on a 2.040 acres lot. This is for $2,950,000. This has 2 bedrooms, 3 baths, and was built in 2023.
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