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Jackson 28779
85 Back Bone Way
$2,300,000
● House - Off Market

85 Back Bone Way

Sylva, NC 28779
bedrooms
3 Beds
bathrooms
3 Baths, 2 Half Baths
square feet
2,760 Ft²
$14,221
Est. Monthly
$1,945
HOA / Fees
0.14%
Cap Rate

About This Property

Perched at 4,600' on a private ridgeline, this Al Platt-designed home in Balsam Mountain Preserve offers stunning sunrise and sunset views in a conservation community where 3,200 of 4,400 acres are permanently protected. With heart pine floors reclaimed from the Ivey Cotton Mill, oversized windows, and radiant heat on the lower level, the home blends rustic charm with thoughtful design. The main-level layout includes 3 bedrooms with ensuite baths and a bonus room/office with its own half bath, connected by a breezeway for privacy and flexibility. Outdoor living shines with a screened porch with wood-burning fireplace, wrap-around deck, and flagstone patio-all surrounded by native landscaping. The small, close-knit neighborhood encourages connection and shared appreciation for the land. Enjoy access to Balsam Mountain Preserve's amenities including golf, equestrian center, nature center, dining, and more. This is more than a home-it's a lifestyle rooted in nature and community.
Unit Size
2,760 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
1.65 acres
Price per sqft
$906
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
-
HOA Dues
$1,945
Year Built
2007

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Last updated: 2 years ago (CANOPYMLS #CAR4258215)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Oct 9, 2025 Sold
Sold
Aug 29, 2025 In contract -
In contract
Jun 11, 2025 Listed by Keller Williams Great Smokies $2,500,000
Listed by Keller Williams Great Smokies
Sep 29, 2022 Sold
Sold
Oct 6, 2021 No longer available -
No longer available
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Property Highlights

Garage
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Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 2007
  • Effective Year Built: 2007
  • Bedroom Count: 3
  • Bathroom Count: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Partial Bathrooms: 4
  • Building Condition: 6
  • Building Quality: 1
  • Construction Type: 0
  • Building Style: 0
  • Exterior Walls Type: 16
  • Interior Walls Type: 14
  • Roof Shape Type: 16
  • Roof Cover Type: 13
  • Floor Count: 100
  • Floor Cover: 13
  • Basement Type: 6
  • Basement Area: 1,539
  • Garage Type: 3
  • Garage Square Area: 296
  • Parking Space Count: 1
  • Patio Type: 20
  • Porch Type: 7
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 71,874
  • Total Building Area: 2,871
  • Building Area: 2,871
  • Building Area Measurement: E

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 1
  • Heating: 8
  • Heated Square Feet: 2,871
  • Heating Fuel Type: 2

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 4
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: WHISTLE PIG PROPERTIES LLC
  • Land Acres: 0000001650
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: R01
  • Legal Description 1: LT 201 PH 3 BALSAM MTN PRESERVE

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Jackson County Schools
  • Census Tract: 950600

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: MAP 7682.00
  • Parcel: 7682-00-3309
  • Lot: 201
  • Municipality: SCOTTS CREEK
  • Latitude: 35.3854
  • Longitude: -83.0933

    Address

  • Full Address: 85 Back Bone Way
  • Address - House Number: 85
  • Address - Street Name: Back Bone
  • Address - Suffix Type: Way
  • State: NC
  • City Name: Cullowhee
  • Zip Code: 28723

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Amount: $432,719

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.2304
  • Valuation Date: Oct 26, 2022
  • Confidence Score: 68
  • Final Value: 1,577,694
  • High Value: 1,941,283
  • Low Value: 1,214,104

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2022
  • Assessed Total Value: $1,105,840
  • Assessed Land Value: $300,000
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $805,840

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Sep 27, 2022
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Sep 29, 2022
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 71
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Nov 20, 2020
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: Nov 18, 2020
  • Previous Sale Amount: $1,050,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 71
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The property at 85 Back Bone Way was built in 2007 and last sold on Sep 27, 2022 for $8,766,500.
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