$479,900

551 Carvers Knob Rd Spruce Pine, NC 28777

Estimated payment $2,745/month

Total Views 5,029
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,161 Sq Ft
$413 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Popular Property
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Mountain View
  • Private Lot
  • Covered Patio or Porch

About This Home

Top-of-the-World Log Cabin with Breathtaking Long-Range Views – Little Switzerland, NC
Description:?Wake up above the clouds in this custom log cabin perched high in Little Switzerland, where some of the most breathtaking long-range views in the Blue Ridge Mountains stretch for miles. From Roan Mountain across the Unaka Range—and even winter views of Mount Mitchell—this is the kind of scenery that’s getting harder and harder to find.
This 2-bedroom, 2-bath mountain retreat blends rustic charm with modern comfort, featuring warm oak hardwood floors, custom built-ins, and expansive windows that frame the view like artwork. Offered mostly furnished, this home is truly turn-key—ready for your personal getaway, full-time living, or vacation rental opportunity.
Step outside onto the impressive 40’ x 16’ deck—your front-row seat to layered mountain sunsets, blooming rhododendron, and cool, fresh air. Custom posts crafted by an artist from the renowned Penland School of Craft add a unique touch, while the spacious layout is perfect for entertaining or simply soaking in the peace and quiet.
The full basement is already plumbed and ready to be finished, offering the potential to expand living space, add bedrooms, or create a separate guest suite.
Enjoy the ease of community water, an ADT security system for peace of mind, and a low-maintenance yard with room to garden, play, or relax. A circular drive provides easy access and ample parking.
Perfectly located just minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway and the charming village of Little Switzerland, you’re close to dining at local favorites like Switzerland Cafe while still enjoying privacy and a true mountain escape.
Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat, a second home, or an investment in one of Western North Carolina’s most scenic areas, this property delivers a rare combination of views, privacy, and potential.
Come experience what “top of the world” living really feels like.

Listing Agent

Connie Ray

Foxfire Real Estate, LLC Brokerage Email: connie7388@yahoo.com License #221463 Listed on: 04/25/2026

Co-Listing Agent

Peter Franklin

Foxfire Real Estate, LLC Brokerage Email: connie7388@yahoo.com License #272056

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1981

Lot Details

  • 1.39 Acre Lot
  • Private Lot

HOA Fees

  • $31 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Permanent Foundation
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Propane Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Mountain Views
  • Home Security System
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Stubbed For A Bathroom
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Greenlee Primary Elementary School
  • Mitchell Middle School
  • Mitchell High School

Utilities

  • Heat Pump System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Community Well
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Lake Laurel Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0778-00-64-4919

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1981

Lot Details

1.39 Acres

HOA Fees

$31 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cabin
  • Year Built: 1981
  • Restrictions: Building,Deed,Livestock Restriction,Subdivision,Other - See Remarks
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Ratio CurrentPrice/TotalPropertyHLA: 413.35
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Attribution Contact: connie7388@yahoo.com
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Basement, Permanent
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood, Other - See Remarks
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1161
  • Third Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 1161
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 1161
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Appliances: Electric Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: Fuel Tank - Leased
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1161
  • Has Basement: Bath/Stubbed, Daylight, Interior Entry, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room, Propane
  • Living Area: 1161
  • Bedroom Main: 2

Exterior Features

  • New Construction: No
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Long Range, Mountain(s), Year Round
  • Construction Type: Log
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Rear Porch, Other - See Remarks

Garage/Parking

  • Main Level Garage YN: 0
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Other - See Remarks

Utilities

  • Heating: Electric, Heat Pump, Propane, Other - See Remarks
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Security: Security System
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Other - See Remarks
  • Water Source: Community Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 375
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Annual Expense: 375.00

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Mitchell
  • HOA Subject To: Required

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Private, Views, Other - See Remarks
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 0778-00-64-4919
  • Plat Reference Section Pages: 1/94
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.39
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Specification: None

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Greenlee Primary
  • High School: Mitchell

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Tax History

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 $1,408 $220,000 $45,800 $174,200
2024 $1,386 $220,000 $45,800 $174,200
2023 $1,386 $220,000 $45,800 $174,200
2022 $1,386 $220,000 $45,800 $174,200
2021 $1,057 $162,600 $45,800 $116,800
2020 $1,057 $162,600 $45,800 $116,800
2019 $1,057 $162,600 $45,800 $116,800
2018 $1,057 $162,600 $45,800 $116,800
2017 $1,063 $163,600 $43,900 $119,700
2016 $982 $163,600 $43,900 $119,700
2015 $98 $163,600 $43,900 $119,700
2014 $982 $163,600 $43,900 $119,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/25/2026 04/25/26 For Sale $479,900 -- $413 / Sq Ft
Source: Canopy MLS

About the Listing Agent

Connie Ray

Foxfire Real Estate, LLC

(828) 809-4418

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Connie Ray is one of Western North Carolina’s premier Realtors—known for her dedicated customer service, deep local roots, and innovative marketing strategies. For more than 20 years, she has been a leading force in the Appalachian Mountain real estate market. Under her leadership, Foxfire Real Estate, LLC has grown into the top-selling firm in both Mitchell and Yancey Counties.
As a true local of Spruce Pine, NC, Connie brings an unmatched understanding of the area’s communities,

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Source: Canopy MLS

MLS Number: 4374255

Canopy MLS

APN: 0778-00-64-4919

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