$4,375,000

61 Back Bone Way Unit 203 Sylva, NC 28779

4 beds
4 full, 1 partial
4,652 sqft
$940 / sqft
House

Property details

About 61 Back Bone Way Unit 203

This stunning, custom home has everything you want in a mountain retreat: high elevation, layered Western views, and space for entertaining. The open floor plan features a chef's dream kitchen that leads to the incredible covered porch with a built-in grill, wood burning stone fireplace, and wood dumbwaiter. There are many custom features throughout, including striking custom wood flooring, built-in cabinetry, and timbers in the great room. The primary suite on the main level includes a sitting room/office, walk-in closet, and spacious bath. The lower-level features three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a generous living room. Just outside you will find a stone patio with a built-in hot tub and fire pit for those cool summer evenings that you will surely have at over 4,500 feet of elevation. Balsam Mountain Preserve is a private 4,400 acre club community with 3,200 acres of conservation land and completed amenities featuring golf, equestrian, scenic trails, tennis and dining.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Floor Furnace, Heat Pump, Propane
StatusActive
CoolingCeiling Fan(s), Heat Pump
Size4,652 sqft
BasementYes
Year built2020
ParkingDriveway, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Parking Space(s)
MLS #4248856
Attached garageYes
FireplaceFamily Room, Fire Pit, Outside, Propane
ViewOther, Mountain(s)

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Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Exhaust Fan, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Indoor Grill, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven, Tankless Water Heater, Wine Cooler
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Tile, Wood
  • Interior: Attic Stairs Pulldown, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Cable Prewire, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Fire Pit, Outside, Propane
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Parking Space(s)
  • Waterfront: None
  • View: Other, Mountain(s)
  • Exterior: Fire Pit, Hot Tub, Outdoor Kitchen
  • Architectural Style: Transitional
  • Heating: ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Floor Furnace, Heat Pump, Propane
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump
  • List Price: $4,375,000
  • Price/SqFt: $940
  • HOA Amount: $1945 Quarterly
  • Directions: From Asheville, take I-40 West to Exit 27 (Great Smoky Mountains Expressway). Follow the highway through Waynesville towards the Blue Ridge Parkway and Sylva. At mile marker 90, move to the left lane. You will see a turning lane just ahead, for a left onto Preserve Road. From Sylva, after passing mile marker 89 and Sugar Loaf Road on your right, Preserve Road will be the next right turn. After turning onto Preserve Road, the Sales Gallery is the first left. From Sylva, take Hwy 23 N/74 E towards the Blue Ridge Parkway and Waynesville. After passing mile marker 89, go approximately ¾ mile, and look for the circular Balsam Mountain Preserve sign/logo on the right. Use the right turning lane to turn onto Preserve Road. The Sales Gallery is on your first left.
  • Year Built: 2020
  • Living Area: 4,652 SqFt
  • MLS Number: 4248856
  • Office Name: BMP David Sothworth Real Estate LLC
  • Office Phone: (828) 388-8633

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Nearby schools

7

Hazelwood Elementary School

Public District PK-5

7.8 mi

1111 Plott Creek Rd

6

Jonathan Valley Elementary School

Public District PK-5

10.7 mi

410 Hall Dr

5

Junaluska Elementary School

Public District KG-5

11.3 mi

2238 Asheville Rd

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $33,254. Typical income of Sylva, NC residents is less than $<35k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

53%
<35k
44%
35k-100k
3%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

42%
Single, No Kids
5%
Single, with Kids
38%
Married, No Kids
15%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

11%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
17%
18-34 yrs old
46%
35-64 yrs old
20%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • HuntingHunting
  • Pro WrestlingPro Wrestling
  • NASCARNASCAR

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Wal-MartWal-Mart
  • Dollar GeneralDollar General
  • Academy Sports & OutdoorsAcademy Sports & Outdoors

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Hardee'sHardee's
  • Jimmy JohnsJimmy Johns
  • ApplebeesApplebees

What do the neighbors drive?

  • RamRam
  • DodgeDodge
  • GMCGMC

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Classic CountryClassic Country
  • CountryCountry
  • New CountryNew Country
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Frequently asked questions

About 61 Back Bone Way Unit 203

The listing price of 61 Back Bone Way Unit 203 property is $4,375,000.

The property 61 Back Bone Way Unit 203 is a house located in Sylva, North Carolina, 28779.

Active Listing: 61 Back Bone Way Unit 203 is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 61 Back Bone Way Unit 203 are: Hazelwood Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Jonathan Valley Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Junaluska Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Scotts Creek Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Fairview Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Catamount School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Jackson Community School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Smoky Mountain High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Jackson County Early College (GreatSchools Rating 9/10).

The property at 61 Back Bone Way Unit 203 has 4 bedrooms and 4 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The property 61 Back Bone Way Unit 203 is 4,652 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 61 Back Bone Way Unit 203 is 2020.

This home is located at 61 Back Bone Way Unit 203 in Sylva, NC and zip code 28779. This 4,652 square foot home was built in 2020. Features: 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 5, 2025 and is currently priced at $4,375,000.

Over 1 listings were sold over their listed price in April 2025 in Sylva, NC. In the same period over 9 listings were sold below the listed price and 1 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in Sylva, NC increased by 25.4% between March and April 2025. The median list price of listings available in April 2025 was $359,500, while the average time on the real estate market was 27 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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