256 Haulback Way, Sylva, NC 28779

• 2 beds |
• 3 baths |
• 2,215 sqft

Property Description

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.

Listing Status:

Active

Data Last Updated:

May 10, 2026 at 10:15PM

Listing Office:

Ivester Jackson Blackstream : 828-367-9001

MLS ID:

4196759

Interior

• General: Breakfast BarKitchen IslandOpen FloorplanWalk-In Closet(s)
• Appliances: Bar FridgeElectric Water HeaterENERGY STAR Qualified WasherENERGY STAR Qualified DishwasherENERGY STAR Qualified DryerENERGY STAR Qualified RefrigeratorExhaust HoodFiltration SystemGas RangeMicrowaveOvenSelf Cleaning OvenTankless Water HeaterWasher/DryerWine Refrigerator
• Laundry: Electric Dryer HookupInsideMain LevelWasher Hookup
• Basement: Exterior EntryFinishedInterior EntryWalk-Out AccessWalk-Up Access
• Flooring: VinylOther - See Remarks
• A/C: DuctlessElectricENERGY STAR Qualified EquipmentZoned
• Heating: DuctlessElectricENERGY STAR Qualified EquipmentFresh Air VentilationPropane
• Fireplace: GasGas LogGas StarterGreat RoomLiving RoomPorchPropaneFireplace

Exterior

• Style: Transitional
• Other Structures: Other - See RemarksPorchDeckScreenedSide PorchCovered
• Parking: Attached CarportCircular DrivewayDrivewayElectric Vehicle Charging Station(s)Parking Space(s)

Construction

• Roofing: AluminumMetal
• Windows: Insulated Window(s)
• General: Site BuiltPermanentOther - See Remarks

Location

• Road/Access: AsphaltConcreteOtherPaved
• HOA Amenities: 1945.0Quarterly
• Originating MLS: carolina
• County: Jackson

Lot

• Zoning: RES7671-57-1682
• View: Long RangeMountain(s)WinterYear Round
• Fencing: Partial

Utilities

• Utilities: Electricity ConnectedFiber OpticsPropaneSatellite Internet AvailableUnderground Power LinesUnderground Utilities
• Water: Well
• Sewer: Septic Installed

Financial

• Source: carolina
• Exclusions: None