2280 Mountain Air Drive, Burnsville, NC
$1,775,000 · 3 bedrooms · 5 baths · 3,832 sq ft · built 2001
Listing courtesy of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty (Marilyn Wright). Listing data provided by Canopy MLS, deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
About the home
Rustic mountain character and refined European design come together in this distinctive Mountain Air retreat, where panoramic views and thoughtful architecture define every space. A dramatic boulder at the entrance creates a memorable arrival, while a light-filled, three-story foyer introduces the home's impressive scale. Two private guest suites occupy the entry level, and a curved staircase and private elevator provide easy access throughout. The main living level features a soaring great room with a striking stone fireplace, walls of windows and sweeping mountain vistas. An open dining area and well-appointed kitchen are designed for both everyday living and effortless entertaining. The primary suite offers its own fireplace, private deck and spa-inspired bath, while an upper-level loft provides flexible space for a home office, studio or additional sleeping area. Located within Mountain Air, residents enjoy trails, club amenities and the convenience of a private mountaintop airport.
Price in context
- Asking $463 per square foot.
- That is 3% above the $448 median across 30 active $1.5M+ homes in Burnsville.
- 13th highest asking price of 30 active $1.5M+ homes in Burnsville.
- 13th largest by living area of the 26 with a recorded size.
- Reduced $475,000 (21.1%) from the original $2,250,000 asking price.
- 385 days on the market, listed 2025-07-17.
- County tax assessment $2,642,500; the asking price is 0.67× the assessed value.
- HOA dues $377 (monthly).
Location
Neighborhood: Mountain Air, Yancey County, ZIP 28714.
Assigned schools
- Elementary: Blue Ridge
- Middle: Cane River
- High: Mountain Heritage
School assignments come from the listing and can change; confirm with the district.
Features
- Style
- Traditional
- Levels
- Two and a Half
- Construction
- Fiber Cement, Stone, Wood
- Roof
- Architectural Shingle
- Bathrooms
- 3 full, 2 half
- Basement
- Exterior Entry, Finished, Walk-Out Access
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Interior
- Attic Stairs Pulldown, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Elevator, Entrance Foyer, Garden Tub, Hot Tub, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Storage
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Kitchen & appliances
- Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Exhaust Hood, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Tankless Water Heater, Washer, Washer/Dryer, Wine Refrigerator
- Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Propane
- Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump, Zoned
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- Parking
- Driveway, Attached Garage
- Exterior
- Fire Pit, Hot Tub
- View
- Long Range, Mountain(s), Year Round
- Lot
- Private, Wooded
- Community
- Airport/Runway, Business Center, Clubhouse, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Game Court, Gated, Golf, Helipad, Hot Tub, Outdoor Pool, Picnic Area, Playground, Putting Green, Recreation Area, Sauna, Tennis Court(s), Walking Trails
- County
- Yancey
Comparable homes on the market
- 430 Rhododendron Lane, Burnsville — $1,150,000, 4 bd, 2,281 sq ft, also in Mountain Air
- 350 Ball Camp Road, Burnsville — $2,350,000, 4 bd, 5,745 sq ft, also in Mountain Air
- 71 Ivy Ridge Road, Burnsville — $1,075,000, 5 bd, 2,536 sq ft, also in Mountain Air
- 30 Apple Brandy Way, Burnsville — $1,650,000, 4 bd, 3,488 sq ft, 0.1 mi away
- 56 Spring House Drive, Burnsville — $1,798,000, 6 bd, 5,525 sq ft, 0.3 mi away
- Lot 91 Apple Brandy Way, Burnsville — $1,200,000, 4 bd, 2,365 sq ft, 0.3 mi away
See it privately
Nicholas and Miriam Peters show every home personally. Peters & Associates, 4401 Barclay Downs Dr #132, Charlotte, NC 28209. Office 704-264-4572. Request a private showing.