For sale
$79,900
2.45 acres
17 mi straight lineto Hatley Pointe
000 Sunset Mountain #12Bakersville, NC 28705
Land and lots · MLS 11775401
Listing courtesy of Foxfire Real Estate LLC · MyStateMLS
For sale
$69,900
Tbd Balsam DrNewland, NC 28657
Land and lots · MLS 11999259 · Listed 36 days ago (Sep 24, 2026)
4.6 mi straight line to Sugar Mountain Resort (alpine resort) · Ski access details
For sale: On the market and available to show.
About this land
Located at Mountain Glen Golf Course, near the town of Newland- excellent building site for your mountain home. First time on the market, this lot is wooded in a private location - Balsam Drive. Level grade with easy access. Needs a well & septic. Nice elevation above the road. $69,900.
Description provided by the listing brokerage.
Ski access and nearby skiing
Why this listing is on Where2Ski: Measured distance to a ski area. It sits within 25 straight-line miles of an operating ski area's mapped entrance or base.
| Ski area | Type | Straight-line distance | Measured to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Mountain ResortNC · homes near it | Alpine resort | 4.6 mi | Visitor entranceVisitor entrance, lodge or trailhead |
| Beech Mountain ResortNC · homes near it | Alpine resort | 4.8 mi | Visitor entranceVisitor entrance, lodge or trailhead |
| Appalachian Ski MountainNC · homes near it | Alpine resort | 16 mi | Base parking lot (unnamed OSM lot inside Appalachian Mountain Ski Area)Visitor entrance, lodge or trailhead |
| Hatley PointeNC · homes near it | Alpine resort | 34 mi | Base areaBase area (mapped point) |
Straight-line miles to each ski area's base or entrance, measured Oct 30, 2026, 6:38 PM UTC. Winter drives can take longer.
Ski access claims
The listing doesn't describe ski-in, ski-out, a short walk or a shuttle. The agent can tell you how owners get to the slopes.
Ski access is as described by the listing brokerage. Confirm trail access, easements and any pass or membership with Amy Vaughan of Lacey Realty.
How listings qualify · Report a wrong distance or ski-access claim
Facts
- List price
- $69,900
- Status
- For sale
- Property type
- Land and lots
- County
- Avery County
- MLS number
- 11999259
Facts are provided by the listing brokerage.
Location
Pin placed from the listing's coordinates, which can be approximate. See more listings in Newland.
Price and status history
Changes seen in MyStateMLS data since Oct 29, 2026. Sold prices are not published.
Estimate a monthly payment
$13,980
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Manufactured homes on a leased lot.
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Estimated monthly payment
$433 per month
Principal and interest$353
Property tax$58
Homeowners insurance$21
Loan amount$55,920
Total interest over the term$71,323
An estimate for comparison only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, PMI and fees depend on your lender, credit, location and loan program.
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For sale
$69,000
1.87 acres
6.5 mi straight lineto Sugar Mountain Resort
Tbd Black Bear Trail #26Newland, NC 28657
Land and lots · MLS 11679007
Listing courtesy of Lacey Realty · MyStateMLS
For sale
$69,900
3.53 acres
12 mi straight lineto Sugar Mountain Resort
Tbd Huskins DrJonas Ridge, NC 28641
Land and lots · MLS 11651740
Listing courtesy of Lacey Realty · MyStateMLS
Questions to ask before you buy
Good questions for any home near the slopes.
- How is the property reached in winter, and who plows the road and driveway?A short straight-line distance can still mean a long or seasonal drive. Private roads, gates and mountain passes all shape winter access.
- Is there documented ski access from the property (trail, easement, lift), and does it transfer to a buyer?Rights to cross neighboring land or use a lift come from recorded easements and agreements, so a ski-in or ski-out description is where the question starts.
- Are there association, resort or club fees, and what do they cover?Some ski-area communities charge fees that cover only certain amenities, so ask what lift tickets, passes and services are included.
- Are there rules on renting the home short-term or long-term?Local ordinances, association covenants and deed restrictions all set rental rules, and they differ from place to place.
- What do heating, snow removal, winterization and utilities cost over a season?Ownership costs in snow country often run higher than the mortgage estimate suggests.
- For land: is there legal year-round access, and what utilities, septic and building rules apply?Seasonal roads and steep lots can limit what can be built and when it can be reached.
Printable due-diligence checklist · Ski home ownership budget
Guides and next steps
Listing courtesy of Lacey Realty. Listing agent: Amy Vaughan. Co-listing agent: Ally Long. Listings provided by MyStateMLS.
Listing updated Oct 9, 2026, 4:37 PM UTC, MyStateMLS data received Oct 30, 2026, 6:32 PM UTC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.