569 Shelter Rock Circle
Sugar Mountain, NC, 28604 $ 990,000
Bedrooms4 Baths3.0 Sq 2,670 Monthly Estimate*
$ 6,176
for $990,000 with 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths. This 2,670 square foot home was built in 1981 on a lot size of 0.572.
Opportunity knocks with another aggressive price drop on an extensively updated Grandfather Mountain view property near the top of Sugar Mountain in North Carolina’s High Country. A captivating 3,724 square feet of livable space (2,670 under heat/ac, 1,054 of covered and uncovered decking) + an oversized 2-car garage for your mountain toys Motivated sellers welcome any reasonable offer. Ski bus stops at the driveway! Minutes from Sugar Mountain Resort amenities and easy access in all weather. Plenty of yard for both pups and people to enjoy. Parking for 8+ vehicles in the level upper drive and more space in the lower drive. This beautifully maintained 4-bedroom .57 acre retreat features dual observation decks, an outdoor firepit flanked by Norwood trees and a detached 2-car garage connected by a covered portico. The main floor features open living, dining, and kitchen areas with sliding glass doors that open onto a wraparound deck that leads to a sauna room. A gas log fireplace adds charm and invites cozy conversation. The spacious well appointed kitchen has granite countertops, newer stainless appliances, and is open to the dining area which can seat ten comfortably. Two spacious bedrooms share a full bath off the foyer. Laundry is conveniently located in the entry hall. The second-level primary suite on the upper floor boasts 472 sq. ft. of secluded living space, a loft/office, ensuite bath, soaking tub, tile shower, and heated flooring. The lower level is accessed both from the interior via wide spiral staircase, or from the exterior through glass sliding doors off the lower deck. This level offers a family/gaming center with a wood burning stove, wet bar, refrigerator, microwave, additional bedroom, and bonus room providing additional sleeping space . Exterior stairs connect the lower deck to two parking areas. Sold substantially furnished, this property has significant vacation rental potential. The owners have consistently paid all property expenses by renting the home during ski season. The free Sugar Mountain ski bus stops literally out the door, making this a prime location for winter sports enthusiasts. Refer to the attached documents for more details on improvements, utilities, and exclusions. Situated at an altitude of 4,500+ feet within minutes of all Sugar Mountain Resort amenities, fine dining, convenient shopping, and the Blue Ridge Parkway, this unique property provides affordable resort-style living at its finest. Make your dreams come true with this High Country investment at the launch of the fall and winter sports season.
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FeaturesInteriorInterior Amenities CarbonMonoxideDetector Furnished Sauna VaultedCeilings WindowTreatments
Basement ExteriorEntry Full Finished InteriorEntry WalkOutAccess
Fireplace Features Gas Other SeeRemarks Stone Vented Insert Propane WoodBurningStove
Total Stories 3
Basement (Y/N) Y
Air Conditioning Y/N Y
Heating Y/N Y
Window Features WindowTreatments
Fireplace Y/N Y
Above Grade Finished Area 1571.0
Half Baths 0
Laundry Features MainLevel
Total Bedrooms 4
Below Grade Finished Area 1099.0
Total Baths 3
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GeneralSewer SepticPermit4Bedroom SepticPermitUnavailable SepticTank
Heating Baseboard Electric Fireplaces HeatPump
Cooling CentralAir Electric
Utilities CableAvailable SepticAvailable
Roof Architectural Shingle
Appliances ConvectionOven Cooktop DownDraft Dryer Dishwasher ExhaustFan ElectricWaterHeater Disposal GasRange Microwave Other Range Refrigerator SeeRemarks Washer
Garage Spaces 2.0
Patio/Porch Features Covered Multiple Open
Architectural Style Mountain
Security Features RadonMitigationSystem
Construction Materials Frame WoodSiding
Year Built 1981
View LongRange Mountains
Stories Count 3
Levels ThreeOrMore
Property Subtype SingleFamilyResidence
Community Features Clubhouse Golf Skiing TennisCourts TrailsPaths LongTermRentalAllowed ShortTermRentalAllowed
County Avery
New Construction N
Property Type Residential
HOA N
Attached Garage N
Subdivision Name Grouse Forest
Garage Y/N Y
Other Structures Sheds
Full Baths 3
Status Active
High School Avery County
City Sugar Mountain
Senior Community Y/N N
MLS Area 8-Banner Elk
Lot Size Units Acres
Carport Y/N N
Spa Features Sauna
Elementary School Banner Elk
Property Attached Y/N N
Land Lease Y/N N
Tax Annual Amount 5284.0
Home Warranty Y/N N
Lease Renewal Y/N N
Additional Parcels Y/N N
Lease Considered Y/N N
Rent Control Y/N N
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Standard Status Active
Tax Lot 192
Property Sub Type Additional SingleFamilyResidence
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ExteriorExterior Amenities Storage PavedDriveway
Parking Features Driveway Garage TwoCarGarage Paved Private
Water Source Public
Lot Size Area 0.572
Foundation Details Basement
Spa N
Building Area Total 2670.0
Lot Size Acres 0.572
Road Surface Type Paved
Waterfront Y/N N
Crops Included Y/N N
Road Responsibility PublicMaintainedRoad
Horse Y/N N
Irrigation Water Rights Y/N N
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* Excluded FeaturesList BySugar Mountain Realty-Dereka'sBroker
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- Monthly Principal & Interest
- $6,176
- Monthly Property Taxes
- $440
- Monthly Home Insurance
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Default based on a 30-year fixed rate of 6.375% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.
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Percent of Sale Price 8%
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$ 61,033 Median Income
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Pricing History| Date | Price | Price Change | Description |
|---|
| 11/4/2025 | $990,000 | -3.79% | Price Down |
| 9/15/2025 | $1,029,000 | -1.91% | Price Down |
| 8/13/2025 | $1,049,000 | | Listed Price |