For Sale $775,000
Tucked against Blue Ridge Parkway land, this 2.87-acre sanctuary offers the ultimate blend of total privacy, natural serenity, and ultimate convenience—just 10 minutes from daily shopping and 15 minutes from downtown Asheville. Direct trail access connects you straight to the NC Mountains-to-Sea Trail, surrounded by pristine wilderness and abundant wildlife, from wild turkeys and deer to black bears. The home harmonizes beautifully with its environment, featuring a natural wood exterior, light-filled open living space with vaulted ceilings, rich hardwood floors, and a cozy wood-burning stove. Unwind on the front or rear decks overlooking lush woods and a babbling tributary of Upper Grassy Branch Creek (with zero Helene flooding or damage). Complete with a sauna, woodshed, and a flexible bonus room with its own private exterior entrance—ideal for a home office, creative studio, or guest space—this turnkey mountain retreat is also versatile enough for short- or long-term rentals. Opportunity knocks—schedule your tour today!
Sauna
Built-in Features, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Split Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
| List Price: | $775,000 |
| Status: | For Sale |
| Bedrooms: | 3 |
| Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Approx Sq. Ft.: | 1124 sqft |
| Parking: | Basement, Attached Garage, Garage Shop |
| MLS Number: | CAR4431504 |
| Subdivision: | Cooke Blue Ridge |
| Bathrooms: | 3 |
| Lot Description: | Private, Sloped, Wooded |
| Year Built: | 1997 |
| Sewer Type: | Septic Installed |
| Elementary: | Charles C Bell |
| Middle: | AC Reynolds |
| High: | AC Reynolds |
| Date | Event | Price | $/SQFT |
| 10-08-2026 | Listed | $775,000 | $690 |
| 01-15-2026 | Listed | $225,000 | $201 |
These schools are only nearby your property search, you must confirm exact assigned schools.
| School Name | Distance | Grades | Rating |
| Evergreen Community Charter | 2 miles | KG-06 | 8 |
| Haw Creek Elementary | 3 miles | KG-05 | 7 |
| Charles C Bell Elementary | 3 miles | KG-05 | 8 |
| Ira B Jones Elementary | 3 miles | PK-05 | 8 |
| Claxton Elementary | 4 miles | KG-05 | 6 |
| ArtSpace Charter School | 4 miles | KG-06 | 8 |
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| Street Address | Distance | Status | List Price | Days on Market |
| 266 Independence Boulevard, Asheville NC | 0 mi | $775,000 | days | |
| 608 Upper Sondley Drive, Asheville NC | 0.3 mi | $799,000 | days | |
| 28 Peach Knob Drive, Asheville NC | 0.5 mi | $4,895,000 | days | |
| 150 Sondley Parkway, Asheville NC | 0.5 mi | $889,000 | days | |
| 100 Big Spring Drive, Asheville NC | 0.5 mi | $3,295,000 | days | |
| 144 Sondley Parkway, Asheville NC | 0.5 mi | $997,000 | 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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266 Independence Boulevard, Asheville NC is a 1124 ft2 on a 2.870 acres lot. This is for $775,000. This has 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, and was built in 1997.
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