Come & enjoy peaceful mountain living at its absolute best! This custom English country style cottage & gardens boast a total of 1567sqft of usable interior space, plus patios, decks, & a private entrance at each level. Throughout the home, enjoy endless long-range views of the beautiful Blue Ridge & Black Mountains, with community-owned preserve land wrapping two sides of the stunning 1.54ac lot. The cottage has a comfortable open concept, is low maintenance inside & out, and comes turn-key & fully furnished! It is perfect for full-time living, long/short term renting, or anyone seeking the ideal weekend retreat. Located within an environmentally-conscious gated community with 550 acres in preserve, hiking trails, & waterfalls, a short walk from the cottage’s driveway will take you to the entrance of the magnificent Creston Community Center - open for owners to use - offering classes, clubs, activities, & fitness. This is a SPECIAL property that you won't want to miss!
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$525,000
2998 Creston Dr, Black Mountain, NC 28711
1beds
1,470sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2004
1.54 Acres Lot
$526,400 Zestimate®
$357/sqft
$1,648 Estimated rent
Home value
$526,400
Estimated sales range
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Listed by:
Kevin Miller kevin@greybeardrealty.com,
GreyBeard Realty
Bought with:
Clay Arnold
GreyBeard Realty
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4266205
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Basement
Other
- Level: Basement
Bar entertainment
- Level: Basement
Bonus room
- Level: Basement
Dining area
- Level: Main
Dining area
- Level: Basement
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Loft
- Level: Upper
Utility room
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Central, Ductless, Electric, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air, Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Laundry Closet, Main Level
Features
- Open Floorplan, Total Primary Heated Living Area: 755
- Basement: Daylight,Exterior Entry,Finished
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Living Room, Propane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 755
- Total interior livable area: 1,470 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 755
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range, Mountain(s), Year Round
Lot
- Size: 1.54 Acres
- Features: Views
Living quarters
- Secondary living space: 715 sqft
- Secondary features: Exterior Connected,Separate Entrance,Separate Living Quarters
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 063800629688
- Zoning: None
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin,Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Wood
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2004
Details
- Builder model: Wren Cabin
- Builder name: Living Stone
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Shared Well
- Utilities for property: Fiber Optics, Wired Internet Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Clubhouse, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Gated, Picnic Area, Playground, Recreation Area, Walking Trails
- Subdivision: Creston
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $4,872 annually
- HOA name: IPM Corp
- HOA phone: 828-650-6875
- Second HOA name: Mountain Top Well Association
- Second HOA phone: 917-922-8258
Location
- Region: Black Mountain
- Elevation: 2500 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $357/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $444,930
- Annual tax amount: $3,017
- Date on market: 6/6/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 95 days
- Exclusions: Leased Underground Propane Tank
- Road surface type: Other, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/29/2025 | Sold | $525,000-3.7%$357/sqft |
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| 9/3/2025 | Price change | $545,000-8.4%$371/sqft |
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| 7/29/2025 | Price change | $595,000-14.9%$405/sqft |
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| 6/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $699,000+41.2%$476/sqft |
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| 6/29/2021 | Sold | $495,000+59.7%$337/sqft |
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| 9/5/2018 | Sold | $310,000-5.8%$211/sqft |
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| 7/31/2018 | Pending sale | $329,000$224/sqft |
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| 7/24/2018 | Listed for sale | $329,000$224/sqft |
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| 6/27/2018 | Pending sale | $329,000$224/sqft |
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| 4/12/2018 | Price change | $329,000-1.5%$224/sqft |
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| 3/30/2018 | Listed for sale | $334,000-4.4%$227/sqft |
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| 5/27/2017 | Listing removed | $349,500$238/sqft |
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| 4/5/2017 | Price change | $349,500-2.6%$238/sqft |
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| 2/26/2017 | Price change | $359,000-5.4%$244/sqft |
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| 8/17/2016 | Price change | $379,500-2.6%$258/sqft |
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| 5/28/2016 | Listed for sale | $389,500$265/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,017 | $444,930 |
| 2024 | $3,017 | $444,930 |
| 2023 | $3,017 +24% | $444,930 +25.8% |
| 2022 | $2,433 | $353,660 |
| 2021 | $2,433 +12.3% | $353,660 +13.9% |
| 2020 | $2,168 -98.7% | $310,540 +14.9% |
| 2017 | $173,139 +9900% | $270,320 |
| 2016 | $1,731 | $270,320 |
| 2014 | $1,731 +5% | $270,320 |
| 2013 | $1,648 | $270,320 |
| 2012 | -- | $270,320 |
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Neighborhood: 28711
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- 7/10Old Fort Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 4.5 mi
- 3/10West McDowell Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 13.8 mi
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- North Carolina
- McDowell County
- Old Fort
- 28711
- 2998 Creston Dr
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