One of the biggest attractions on the Black Mountain range of the Blue Ridge Mountains is Mount Mitchell. Located just east of the Mississippi River on the west side of North Carolina, Mount Mitchell State Park has a restaurant, a shop, a museum, and four trails to hike. For nature lovers and enthusiastic hikers, there are plenty of reasons to want to call Mt. Mitchell “home,” or at least live close to it.
Fortunately, for both first-time homebuyers and homeowners looking to purchase a second home, Dream Mountain Realty has real estate for sale in areas surrounding Mt. Mitchell. Amongst the neighboring communities where Dream Mountain Realty is selling real estate include Burnsville, Bakersville, Green Mountain, and the equally popular Little Switzerland.
Burnsville, NC
Located just 1 hour away from Mt. Mitchell, Burnsville is a small town located in Yancey County with plenty of attractions of its own. From a highly active Town Square with plenty of events throughout the year and a thriving arts community, Burnsville has a lot going for it. Residing in Burnsville also provides easy access to Crabtree Falls and the Roaring Fork Falls Trailhead. It’s also the location of the popular Cast Iron Kitchen restaurant, which serves burgers, steaks and seafood, as well as vegan and gluten-free food. Real estate in Burnsville averages at $233,000 in value.
Bakersville, NC
Slightly further away – by 1 hour and 15 minutes – from Mt. Mitchell is Bakersville. Known for its moderate climate, wide, open space, and quiet tranquil streets, Bakersville is one of the best communities to raise a family in. With easy access to very popular parks such as Bakersville Creek Walk, the Rock Creek Recreation Area, and the Wolf Sanctum, there are plenty of outdoor activities for Bakersville residents to enjoy. Bakersville has something for food lovers as well, with popular cafés and restaurants such as the Creekside Cafe, The Fox and the Fig, and Melony’s Creekside Restaurant. Even better yet? The real estate in Bakersville averages at $176,000 in value!
Green Mountain, NC
Another nearby community that’s only a 1-hour and 8-minute commute away from Mt. Mitchell is Green Mountain, also located in Yancey County. As one of the safest communities with the lowest crime rates in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Green Mountain is also one of the most affordable communities with real estate averaging at $181,000. In addition to close proximity to Mount Mitchell State Park, Green Mountain is also close in close proximity to Little Switzerland and the North Toe River, the latter of which is a popular hotspot for fishermen, canoers, kayakers, tubers, and whitewater rafters.
Little Switzerland
Reputed as the “The Jewel of the Blue Ridge Parkway,” Little Switzerland is the closest to Mt. Mitchell with only a 50-minute commute between the two popular hotspots. Apart from being famous for its traditional mountain music, delicious food, and popular motorcycle rides like the Diamondback Trail and Murder Mountain Run, Little Switzerland is also famous for its 12 mines. Better known as Emerald Village, guests get to collect various minerals, gems and gold nuggets from the 12 mines and even enjoy an underground tour of the historic Bon Ami Mine. While real estate in Little Switzerland is slightly higher than the other communities near Mt. Mitchell due to its high popularity with tourists, median price range of $380,000 is still below the national median price range of $454,000.
Spruce Pine
Another famous mountain town that’s just a 1-hour drive away from Mt. Mitchell is Spruce Pine, which is also reputed as “The Gem of the Mountains.” Like many of the other neighboring communities near Mt. Mitchell, Spruce Pine also has a thriving artistic community and is home to the world-renowned Penland School of Craft. Spruce Pine also holds the annual Fire on the Mountain Blacksmith Festival, where local blacksmiths craft everything from furniture, jewelry, sculptures and other artistic creations. The average real estate price for homes in Spruce Pine is at $192,000, which makes it one of the most affordable communities to live in.
For more information on these communities near Mt. Mitchell or the homes for sale in these communities, please visit Dream Mountain Realty’s properties for sale or visit our contact page to send us a message.
