$2,950,000

256 Haulback Way Sylva, NC 28779

Estimated payment $17,431/month

Total Views 933
2 Beds
3 Baths
2,566 Sq Ft
$1,150 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Building Helipad
  • Community Stables
  • Barn
  • Golf Course Community
  • Equestrian Center
  • Fitness Center

About This Home

Reflecting the rarity and immediate lifestyle appeal of this fully furnished mountain offering, 256 Haulback Way presents an exceptional opportunity within the gates of Balsam Mountain Preserve. Perched at approximately 4,000 feet in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this remarkable property pairs a Morgan-Keefe custom-built guest residence with a premier future estate homesite, allowing buyers to immediately embrace elevated mountain living while envisioning a legacy retreat surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty. Designed with a sophisticated balance of luxury and warmth, the residence is a refined sanctuary where architecture and nature exist in harmony. Expansive floor-to-ceiling glass captures sweeping mountain vistas and abundant natural light, while vaulted interiors, a striking stone fireplace, curated designer furnishings, and a gourmet kitchen create an effortless environment for both entertaining and everyday living. Modern conveniences including EV charging, fiber internet, generator, integrated Cat6 wiring, and smart-home capabilities further enhance the seamless ownership experience. Across a gently flowing mountain stream, the future homesite offers exceptional privacy and the opportunity to create a custom mountain estate within one of Western North Carolina’s most coveted private communities. Encompassing approximately 4,400 acres with nearly 75% protected conservation land, Balsam Mountain Preserve offers an unparalleled lifestyle centered around nature, wellness, and recreation. Community amenities include an Arnold Palmer Signature golf course, equestrian center, wellness and fitness facilities, hiking and biking trails, fly fishing along a Class A trout stream, luxury dining and social experiences, and a prestigious 24-hour staffed guard gate—all ideally positioned within the Great Smoky Mountains of Western North Carolina.

Listing Agent

Lynette Sharp

Ivester Jackson Blackstream Brokerage Email: lynette@ijbproperties.com License #314476 Listed on: 05/15/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2023

Lot Details

  • 2.04 Acre Lot
  • Front Green Space
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Private Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Hilly Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned R3

HOA Fees

  • $648 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Transitional Architecture
  • Permanent Foundation
  • Aluminum Roof
  • Metal Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Hardboard

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Sound System
  • Wired For Data
  • Bar Fridge
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Propane Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Insulated Doors
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Screened Porch
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer
  • Washer and Dryer
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Walk-Up Access
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Natural lighting in basement

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Parking

  • 2 Attached Carport Spaces
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Circular Driveway
  • 6 Open Parking Spaces

Eco-Friendly Details

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
  • Fresh Air Ventilation System

Outdoor Features

  • Access to stream, creek or river
  • Pond
  • Deck
  • Fireplace in Patio
  • Waterfall on Lot

Schools

  • Scotts Creek Elementary School
  • Smoky Mountain Middle School
  • Smoky Mountain High School

Farming

  • Barn
  • Pasture

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Equestrian Center
  • Wash Rack
  • Paddocks
  • Tack Room
  • Trailer Storage
  • Hay Storage
  • Arena
  • Riding Trail

Utilities

  • Air Filtration System
  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Zoned Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Underground Utilities
  • Generator Hookup
  • Power Generator
  • Propane
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Fiber Optics Available

Additional Features

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • Separate Entry Quarters

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 7671-57-1682

Community Details

Overview

  • Balsam Mountain Preserve Community Association, Phone Number (828) 354-0265
  • Built by Morgan-Keefe Builders
  • Balsam Mountain Preserve Subdivision
  • Mandatory home owners association

Amenities

  • Picnic Area
  • Building Helipad
  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Sport Court
  • Indoor Game Court
  • Recreation Facilities
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Putting Green
  • Community Stables
  • Trails

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2023

Lot Details

2.04 Acres

HOA Fees

$648 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Transitional
  • Year Built: 2023
  • Restrictions: Architectural Review,Building,Deed,Manufactured Home Not Allowed,Modular Not Allowed,Short Term Rental Allowed,Signage,Square Feet
  • Special Assessment Yn: 1
  • Special Assessment Description: Capital Reserve Fee
  • Second Living Quarters: Interior Connected,Separate Entrance,Separate Living Quarters
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Concrete, Other, Paved
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Ratio CurrentPrice/TotalPropertyHLA: 1149.65
  • Bedroom Lower: 0
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Attribution Contact: lynette@ijbproperties.com
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Permanent, Other - See Remarks
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Other - See Remarks
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 923
  • Third Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 1043
  • Appliances: Bar Fridge, Electric Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Exhaust Hood, Filtration System, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Tankless Water Heater, Washer/Dryer, Wine Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: Fuel Tank - Owned, Generator, Generator Hookup, Network Ready, Surround Sound
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1966
  • Accessibility Features: Two or More Access Exits
  • Has Basement: Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access, Walk-Up Access
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 600
  • Door Features: Insulated Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Great Room, Living Room, Porch, Propane
  • Living Area: 2566
  • Window Features: Insulated Window(s)
  • Bedroom Main: 0
  • Bedroom Basement: 1
  • Bedroom Third: 0

Exterior Features

  • New Construction: No
  • Roof: Aluminum, Metal
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Long Range, Mountain(s), Winter, Year Round
  • Exclusions: None
  • Construction Type: Hardboard Siding, Stone
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Porch, Screened, Side Porch, Other - See Remarks

Garage/Parking

  • Main Level Garage YN: 0
  • Carport Spaces: 2
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Open Parking Spaces: 6
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached Carport, Circular Driveway, Driveway, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Parking Space(s)

Utilities

  • Heating: Ductless, Electric, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Fresh Air Ventilation, Propane
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Main Level, Washer Hookup
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security Service, Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Ductless, Electric, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Zoned
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Fiber Optics, Propane, Satellite Internet Available, Underground Power Lines, Underground Utilities
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Game Court, Gated, Golf, Helipad, Outdoor Pool, Pickleball, Picnic Area, Pond, Putting Green, Recreation Area, Sport Court, Stable(s), Street Lights, Tennis Court(s), Walking Trails
  • Association Fee: 1945
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Hoa Subject To Dues: Mandatory
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Name: Balsam Mountain Preserve Community Association
  • Phone: 828-354-0265
  • Association: Yes
  • Association Email: tjones@balsammountainca.org

Association/Amenities

  • Association Annual Expense: 7780.00

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Smoky Mountain
  • HOA Subject To: Required

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Cleared, Green Area, Hilly, Level, Open Lot, Paved, Private, Rolling Slope, Creek/Stream, Wooded, Views, Waterfall
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 7671-57-1682
  • Zoning: RES
  • Plat Book Slide: 17/817
  • Plat Reference Section Pages: 17/817
  • Development Status: Completed
  • Horse Amenities: Arena, Barn, Boarding Facilities, Equestrian Facilities, Hay Storage, Horses Allowed, Paddocks, Pasture, Riding Trail, Tack Room, Trailer Storage, Wash Rack
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.04
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Specification: R3

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Morgan-Keefe Builders

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Scotts Creek
  • High School: Smoky Mountain

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Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $9,628 $2,533,728 $925,000 $1,608,728
2024 $4,187 $1,101,800 $200,000 $901,800
2023 $2,288 $602,100 $200,000 $402,100
2022 $760 $200,000 $200,000 $0
2021 $760 $200,000 $200,000 $0
2020 $1,140 $300,000 $300,000 $0
2019 $1,140 $300,000 $300,000 $0
2018 $1,140 $300,000 $300,000 $0
2017 $1,110 $300,000 $300,000 $0
2015 $1,582 $300,000 $300,000 $0
2011 -- $565,000 $565,000 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/15/2026 05/15/26 For Sale $2,950,000 -- $1,150 / Sq Ft
Source: Canopy MLS

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $25,000 --
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $25,000 New Conventional
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Source: Canopy MLS

MLS Number: 4382555

Canopy MLS

APN: 7671-57-1682

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