192 Woodruff Lane, Black Mountain, NC
$1,700,000 · 5 bedrooms · 4 baths · 3,000 sq ft · built 2012
Listing courtesy of WNC Real Estate Partners (Matthew Mubarak). Listing data provided by Canopy MLS, deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
About the home
OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE AT A HIGHLY ATTRACTIVE 4.5% INTEREST RATE. SELLER OPEN TO REVIEWING ALL OFFERS Experience exceptional privacy, breathtaking long-range Blue Ridge Mountain views, and over 10 private acres in the gated Creston community. Spanning three parcels, this architect-designed mountain retreat offers the perfect combination of seclusion, self-sufficiency, and modern convenience. Designed for flexibility and independence, the property features a whole-home generator, high-speed internet, and a separate guest cottage ideal for a home office, remote-work headquarters, creative studio, or private guest accommodations. The 3,000+ square foot main residence showcases expansive windows that capture stunning mountain vistas, an open-concept floor plan, coffered ceilings, a stone fireplace, and a gourmet kitchen featuring granite countertops, a JennAir gas range, commercial hood, large center island, and walk-in pantry. Thoughtful design throughout creates a seamless connection between indoor living and the surrounding natural beauty. The detached three-bedroom guest cottage offers tremendous versatility for visiting family and friends, multi-generational living, a dedicated workspace, or additional guest accommodations. Located just 7 miles from Black Mountain and approximately 25 miles from Asheville, you'll enjoy peaceful mountain living without sacrificing access to dining, shopping, and entertainment. Creston residents also enjoy hiking trails, waterfalls, paved roads, a mountaintop fitness center, and more than half of the community preserved as conservation land. For buyers seeking privacy, acreage, mountain views, remote-work capability, and owner financing, this is a rare opportunity to own one of Western North Carolina's most distinctive mountain retreats. Owner Financing / Seller Financing Available.
Price in context
- Asking $567 per square foot.
- That is 26% above the $451 median across 26 active $1.5M+ homes in Black Mountain.
- 7th highest asking price of 26 active $1.5M+ homes in Black Mountain.
- 17th largest by living area of the 25 with a recorded size.
- Reduced $100,000 (5.6%) from the original $1,800,000 asking price.
- 122 days on the market, listed 2026-03-16.
- County tax assessment $1,027,200; the asking price is 1.65× the assessed value.
- HOA dues $4,000 (annually).
Location
Neighborhood: Creston, McDowell County, ZIP 28711.
Assigned schools
- Elementary: Old Fort
- Middle: West Mcdowell
- High: Mcdowell
School assignments come from the listing and can change; confirm with the district.
Features
- Style
- Arts and Crafts
- Levels
- Two
- Construction
- Hardboard Siding
- Roof
- Architectural Shingle
- Bathrooms
- 4 full
- Basement
- Exterior Entry
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Interior
- Central Vacuum, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry
- Kitchen & appliances
- Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Parking
- Driveway, Electric Gate, Keypad Entry
- Lot
- Wooded, Views
- Community
- Gated, Walking Trails
- County
- McDowell
Comparable homes on the market
- 488 Warbler Lane, Black Mountain — $3,250,000, 3 bd, 3,936 sq ft, also in Creston
- 1915 Creston Drive, Black Mountain — $1,395,000, 4 bd, 3,015 sq ft, also in Creston
- 1914 Catawba Falls Parkway, Black Mountain — $1,299,000, 4 bd, 3,771 sq ft, 0.9 mi away
- 1767 Catawba Falls Parkway #238, Black Mountain — $1,229,000, 3 bd, 4,290 sq ft, 0.9 mi away
- 1767 Catawba Falls Parkway #238, Black Mountain — $1,049,000, 3 bd, 4,290 sq ft, 0.9 mi away
- 2488 Catawba Falls Parkway, Black Mountain — $1,984,000, 5 bd, 4,653 sq ft, 0.9 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.