8788 Donald Barrier Street, Newland, NC
$1,399,000 · 3 bedrooms · 4 baths · 2,911 sq ft · built 2025
Listing courtesy of The Joan Killian Everett Company, LLC (Joan Everett). Listing data provided by Canopy MLS, deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
About the home
A rare opportunity to own a custom-designed mountain retreat on just over 2.702 acres that adjoins the BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY! — a rare combination of privacy, panoramic Parkway views, and thoughtful, comfortable living. Main-level living centers around a dramatic beamed, soaring ceiling and an open living/dining/kitchen plan that flows through sliding glass doors to an expansive TimberTec composite deck framed by heavy wood beams (deck engineered to support a fireplace). The gourmet kitchen features a stunning center island, KitchenAid appliances, Mouser cabinetry, and granite countertops. White oak hardwood floors run throughout the home with tile in the baths; beautiful traditional-meets-modern light fixtures add refined character. The main-level primary suite offers a double-sink vanity, elegant tiled shower, and walk-in closet. A large laundry with sink and a convenient half bath sit just off the kitchen. Upstairs are two serene bedrooms sharing a full bath. The lower level provides flexible living — a large family and dining area (a kitchen could easily be added), French doors to a lower patio, a seller-used fourth bedroom/flex room, and a sizable utility/storage room. Engineered White oak floors in lower level. Property is served by a whole-house Generac generator (propane). Located about 10 miles to groceries and just 10–15 minutes to Linville Falls, Linville Cavern, Linville Winery, and local Christmas tree farms. Exceptional opportunity to own acreage adjoining the Blue Ridge Parkway — ideal as a primary mountain home, weekend retreat, or high-end rental.
Price in context
- Asking $481 per square foot.
- 2nd highest asking price of 3 active $1.5M+ homes in Newland.
- 3rd largest by living area of the 3 with a recorded size.
- Reduced $400,000 (22.2%) from the original $1,799,000 asking price.
- 64 days on the market, listed 2026-06-10.
- County tax assessment $450,682; the asking price is 3.10× the assessed value.
Location
Neighborhood: None, Burke County, ZIP 28657.
Assigned schools
- Middle: Avery County
- High: Avery County
School assignments come from the listing and can change; confirm with the district.
Features
- Style
- A-Frame, Contemporary, Transitional
- Levels
- One and One Half
- Construction
- Stone, Vinyl
- Roof
- Architectural Shingle
- Bathrooms
- 3 full, 1 half
- Basement
- Finished, Full, Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access
- Interior
- Kitchen Island, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Kitchen & appliances
- Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Propane Water Heater, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
- Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage Shop
- Lot
- Level, Rolling Slope, Wooded, Views
- County
- Burke
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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.