139 Back Bone Way #200, Sylva, NC 28779
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SOLD
FEB 9, 2026

139 Back Bone Way #200
Sylva, NC 28779

  • 4 Beds
  • 4.5 Baths
  • 5,408 sqft (on 2.08 acres)

$4,187,500

Last Sold: Feb 9, 2026
5% below list $4.39M
$774/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $22,277/mo*

$4,187,500

Last Sold: Feb 9, 2026
5% below list $4.39M
$774/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $22,277/mo*
4 Beds
4.5 Baths
5,408 sqft
(on 2.08 acres)

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Description

Exquisite Mountain Retreat in Balsam Mountain Preserve

Set at an impressive 4,700 feet of elevation within the prestigious, gated enclave of Balsam Mountain Preserve, this 4-bedroom residence blends timeless design with modern luxuries, offering cooler summers and crisp mountain breezes. Recently renovated with high-end finishes, smart lighting control throughout, and all systems upgraded since 2022, the home balances sophistication, comfort, and modern efficiency in every detail.

The interiors unfold with two gracious living areas, a bespoke bourbon room, and four stately stone fireplaces that anchor the home with warmth and character. Throughout the residence, you’ll find rare 200-year-old reclaimed wormy chestnut floors, beams, and stairs—a remarkable detail that infuses the home with history, warmth, and an authenticity impossible to replicate. Each of the four spacious bedrooms feature a private ensuite bath, ensuring comfort and privacy for both family and guests. The guest suite with its own living area provides an additional level of retreat and independence.

A spacious three-car garage with abundant storage accommodates vehicles and mountain adventure gear with ease, while a dedicated woodworking shop on the lower level beneath the garage offers a purpose-built creative space.

Outdoors, an expansive entertaining deck showcases sweeping easterly and westerly mountain views, allowing residents to enjoy both breathtaking sunrises and unforgettable sunsets. The property also offers easy access to a fenced-in dog area, making it as practical as it is luxurious for four-legged family members.

This extraordinary property is more than a home—it is a sanctuary, an experience, and an invitation to live surrounded by elegance, adventure, and the enduring majesty of the mountains.

Residents of Balsam Mountain Preserve enjoy world-class amenities, including an Arnold Palmer Signature golf course, tennis facilities, clubhouse, pool, and over 40 miles of private hiking, biking, and equestrian trails. Here, conservation and community are woven together, creating a lifestyle where natural beauty and modern comfort exist in perfect harmony.
139 Back Bone Way #200, Sylva, NC 28779 is a 4 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 5,408 sqft single-family home built in 2007. It last sold for $4,187,500 on Feb 9, 2026 (5% below the $4,395,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $4,226,200, with a rent estimate of $5,686/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
3 Car Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Patio, Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
$633/Monthly
Price/Sqft
$774/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 139 Back Bone Way #200

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Basement Shop,Daylight,Exterior Entry,Finished,Full,Interior Entry,Storage Space,Walk-Out AccessNumber of Rooms: 21Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom S, Bathroom Half, 2 Nd Kitchen, Bar Entertainment, Bonus Room, Breakfast, Den, Dining Area, Dining Room, Flex Space, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Media Room, Sitting, Utility Room, WorkshopWet Bar
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms (full): 4Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 5408 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Fiber Optics, Propane, Satellite Internet Available, Underground Power LinesAppliances: Bar Fridge, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Electric Oven, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Freezer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Light Fixtures, Exhaust Hood, Filtration System, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Low Flow Fixtures, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Propane Water Heater, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Tankless Water Heater, Washer, Washer/Dryer, Water SoftenerDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: Electric Dryer Hookup,In Basement,In Bathroom,Laundry Closet,Lower Level,Main Level,Multiple Locations,SinkMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment,Forced Air,Heat Pump,Humidity Control,Propane,Radiant Floor,ZonedHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Ceiling Fan(s),Electric,ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment,Heat Pump,Humidity Control,ZonedHas HeatingHeating Fuel: ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Den, Family Room, Fire Pit, Gas Starter, Living Room, Outside, Porch, Propane, Wood Burning
Gas & Electric
Has Electric on Property
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Insulated Windows, Window TreatmentsDoor: French Doors, Insulated Door(s), Mirrored Closet Door(s), Pocket DoorsFlooring: Carpet, Sustainable, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5Levels: One and One HalfAccessibility: Two or More Access Exits, Bath 60 Inch Turning Radius, Bath Raised Toilet, Door Width 32 Inches or More, Lever Door Handles, Doors-Recede, Swing In Door(s), Accessible Hallway(s)Floors: Carpet, Sustainable, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
View
Has a ViewView: Long Range, Mountain(s), Year Round
Security
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Radon Mitigation System, Security Service, Security System, Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch, TerraceFencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Partial, WoodExterior: Fire PitFoundation: Permanent, Slab
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 3Number of Covered Spaces: 3No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 3Parking: Driveway,Attached Garage,Garage Door Opener,Garage Faces Side,Garage on Main Level
Pool
Pool: Community
Frontage
Responsible for Road Maintenance: Private Maintained RoadRoad Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic Installed
Farm & Range
Horse Amenities: Barn, Boarding Facilities, Corral(s), Equestrian Facilities, Hay Storage, Paddocks, Pasture, Riding Trail, Stable(s), Tack Room, Wash Rack
Surface & Elevation
Elevation: 4500 FeetElevation: 4500Elevation Units: Feet
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 3008 Square FeetFinished Area (below surface): 2400 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 91

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2007
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch,Rustic
Building
Construction Materials: Cedar Shake, Hardboard Siding, Rough Sawn, Shingle/Shake, Stone, WoodNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 7682002791

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $4,395,000Price Per Sqft: $774/sqft

Location

Direction & Address
City: SylvaCommunity: Balsam Mountain Preserve
School Information
Elementary School: Scotts CreekJr High / Middle School: Scotts CreekHigh School: Smoky Mountain

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 3008 Square Feet
Community rooms
Fitness Center

Community

Community Features: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Gated, Golf, Helipad, Picnic Area, Putting Green, Recreation Area, Sidewalks, Stable(s), Street Lights, Tennis Court(s), Walking TrailsNot Senior Community

HOA

HOA Name: Balsam Mountain Preserve Community AssociationHOA Phone: 828-354-0265Has an HOAHOA Fee: $1,900/Quarterly

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2.08 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Energy

Energy Efficiency Features: Lighting, Insulation

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 4299708Attic: Walk-InAttribution Contact: 828-388-8633Above Grade Unfinished Area: 3008

Additional Information

ClubhouseGatedGolfHelipadPicnic AreaPutting GreenRecreation AreaSidewalksStable(s)Street LightsTennis Court(s)Walking Trails
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listed by Michelle Andrewartha, (828) 388-8633
BMP David Southworth Real Estate LLC
Bought with: Molly Brown, (704) 957-0395, Helen Adams Realty
Co-Buyer's Agent: Gabi Culpepper, (704) 724-2567, Helen Adams Realty
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#4299708

Price History for 139 Back Bone Way #200

DatePriceEventSource
02/09/2026$4,187,500Sold
Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4299708
09/24/2025$4,395,000Listed For SaleCanopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4299708
11/15/2021$2,000,000Sold
Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3739653
10/04/2021$2,195,000ContingentCanopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3739653
07/15/2021$2,195,000Listed For SaleCanopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3739653
12/03/2019$1,850,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
08/20/2019$1,850,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
07/03/2019$1,850,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
06/22/2019$1,850,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
05/20/2019$1,985,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
03/20/2018$1,875,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
05/15/2017$1,875,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
12/14/2016$1,875,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
03/11/2016$1,875,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Sylva

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Comparable Sales for 139 Back Bone Way #200

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.11
Single-Family Home
$4,100,000
09/15/25
4
4.5
4,652
0.06
Single-Family Home
$2,300,000
10/09/25
3
4
3,012
0.94
Single-Family Home
$3,842,772
08/04/25
4
5.5
4,197
0.91
Single-Family Home
$3,540,376
01/02/26
4
5
3,651
1.58
Single-Family Home
$3,050,000
11/04/25
3
3.5
3,325
1.72
Single-Family Home
$4,075,000
10/07/25
3
4
4,523

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What Locals Say about Sylva

At least 68 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 81 % Say parking is easy

  • 81 % Say car is needed

  • 76 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 76 % Say there's wildlife

  • 71 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 69 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 65 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 64 % Say kids play outside

  • 61 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 60 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 49 % Say it's quiet

  • 39 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 37 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 32 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 32 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 32 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Jason Daniel Clark
    "Alot of Latinos here that have reportedly been following kids and moms around d in stores and parking lots"
  • Bethna M.
    "there is a place where I live where people walk their dogs. there is also a dog park 10 minutes away. this town acomidates to dog owners ever well. I love loving here. I am trying to fond a forever home in this location. to be very very honest"
  • Kayla C.
    "There are hardly any neighborhood events. We do have Fourth of July celebrations and one for Christmas."
  • Ymojic82
    "Every Halloween have a lot activities for kids and adults, the Christmas parade is so beautiful, all the time have something to do in the town or areas adjacents. I love Sylva so peace and tranquility with amazing mountains."
  • Sarah K.
    "The local businesses are friendly and have a lot to offer. The town is growing and expanding to make way for lots more. Friendly people and great energy "
  • Sweets_925
    "There are a lot of hikes within an hour or so drive that you can bring your dog. You just have to worry about wild animals, even in your front yard."
  • Audrey T.
    "Your neighborhood matters! Check your school district before relocating to Sylva. Small town living can be found here. "
  • Sweets_925
    "I live near Main Street and it can be very hard to get out of my road bc there is so much traffic. Too many ppl (especially when WCU is in) drive on these tiny roads. Wrecks are common."
  • Audrey T.
    "In town there are sidewalks that patrons can safely walk down with their pets. The dog park in Mark Watson park is very small. "
  • Allison B.
    "Depending on where you live, it takes me 20 minutes to get to Main Street sylva. Public transportation via transit is an option for people in the community. "
  • Kathryn M. R.
    "Most yards are not fenced, but people are generally conscientious about keeping their dogs controlled and safe. "
  • Lrwoods13
    "There is only one small dog park for whole town. Lots of trails and hiking to take dogs on with a leash of course."
  • Trulia User
    "dog friendly, beautiful scenery. Friendly community. Home town feel. nestled in the beautiful smokey mountains. "
  • Bethna M.
    "it is becoming a college town. With the popularity of WCU this small town is growing fast while maintaining its hometown feel within its heart"
  • Karenhassett65@gmail.com
    "beautiful views...beautiful small towns....several breweries....great restaurants....peaceful...small town living is great"
  • Deatra C. S.
    "it is peaceful and great neighbors beautiful view well taking care of properties. quite place to live"
  • Amanda Z.
    "Big college town but everyone is really nice. Traffic is kinda rough on the main streets but bearable. Lovely views and friendly town with a lot of festivals. "
  • Deatra C. S.
    "i raised to boys here and i wouldn’t change it for anything great teachers and the community really supports the students"
  • Bobbi S.
    "Small college town within 45 minutes of Asheville. Safe! wonderful place. Developing area downtown is nice. "
  • Sara B.
    "Sylva is a small Beautiful quaint town. I moved here to raise my family. There doesn’t seem to be too much violent crime nor druggies here. I feel very safe here."
  • Bennie M. .
    "I’ve lived here for a year and absolutely love this area! Friendly people everywhere you go, great local restaurants, and very family friendly!"
  • Amanda Z.
    "It gets a little slammed in the mornings and early evenings. It’s a college town so it stays busy in town. "
  • Krystal
    "We frequently have free live music events, street fairs on Main Street, a farmers market, and always a great small town vibe."
  • Ashlee
    "We've lived here one year and now almost every family on the block, some of whom have become friends. It's safe for our toddler daughter and close to some of the best offerings in Sylva. We moved from Chicago, and while we miss our city, we'll absolutely be staying here as long as we can. "
  • Malbee2317
    "I've lived here for 16 years, and it's a great place to live. Not only are the neighbors friendly, it's an ultimately safe place to raise a family."
  • Jimmy V.
    "Beautiful house in a beautiful area. Just enough yard to keep you off the couch. Nice garden area. Low Mtc. house..Almost everything is new with recent renovation and addition. No restrictions. Horses.etc. O.K...Excellent, friendly neighbors. Convenient to Town, restaurants, medical facilities, entertainment and great Smoky mountain attractions. Only 20 min. from the Cherokee Casino."
  • london m.
    "The area is absolutely extravigant with beautiful houses in the mountains without all the congestation of Wayensville and Asheville. With a beautiful scenery. Sylva still has a lot of its older buildings and a absolutely beautiful library !!!!"

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