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Property Description
Calling all investors and handy folks!This unique home, formerly the Hitching Post-Old Time General Store in Balsam, is up for sale.Owner envisioned transforming it into an Airbnb but is no longer able to finish the project. Drywall has been removed, making it a blank canvas for your creativity. New electrical installed, ensuring modern safety standards, new roof in 2022.Home has been examined by an engineer, concrete on the basement side has been reinforced, new bracing support added on the creek observation side, support fencing installed in the rear, and a reinforced wall now bolsters the front.The headwaters of Scotts Creek rush out from under the home through a railroad viaduct. Hardwood floors remain in the living room, most of the other flooring is bare. Entrance to the Blue Ridge Parkway is just to the west of the home, offering easy access to one of the most scenic routes in America.Home is being sold as-is, offering a fantastic opportunity for those who can see its potential.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 81 Candle Stick Ln
General
- Sold For: $115,000
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Charlotte_Regional_Realtor_Association
- MLS ID: 4167817
- Added to Site: 526 day(s) ago
Interior
- Appliances: None
Parking
- Parking Features: Other - See Remarks
Location
- County: Jackson
- Driving Directions: From Waynesville, take 74W towards Balsam to just past the entrance to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Turn left at the next road which is Candlestick, property is on your left. From Sylva, take 74E towards Balsam to just before the BRP entrance, turn right, property is on your left.
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: None
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Other
- Construction: Site Built
- Exterior Const.: Block, Wood
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Basement Garage Door, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access, Walk-Up Access
- Roof: Metal
- Year Built: 1940
Lot Features
- Street/Road Desc.: Gravel, Paved
- Elevation (Approx.): 3000
- Lot Features: Creek Front
Financial Considerations
- Terms: Cash, Construction Perm Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Estate
- Restrictions: No Representation, No Restrictions
- Property ID: 7683-46-3897
- Lot Number: 2228-448
Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Great Smokys Rlty
Sold by Jackson County Realty, Inc.
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Schools
Schools serving 81 Candle Stick Ln
School District:Jackson County Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Scotts Creek Elementary 516 Parris Branch Road, Sylva, NC 28779 | K-8 | 5.6 mi |
Smoky Mountain High 100 Smoky Mountain Drive, Sylva, NC 28779 | 9-12 | 8.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 81 Candle Stick Ln
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/07/2025
Sold
$115,000
-8%
MLS
8/30/2024
Price Reduced
$125,000
-16.67%
MLS
8/08/2024
Listed
$150,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
81 Candlestick Lane, Sylva, NC 28779 (MLS# 4167817) is a Single Family property that was sold at $115,000 on August 07, 2025. Want to learn more about 81 Candlestick Lane? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Sylva? You can browse all Sylva real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

