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181 Byron Forest Drive

Horse Shoe, NC 28742

Active 18 days on market Listing ID CAR 305655923

$925,000

Est. $5,399/mo See my rate

$276/Sq Ft

3 bd · 3 ba · 3,348 sqft · $276/sqft

3 Beds
3 Baths
3,348 Sq Ft
$276/Sq Ft
2024 Built
.79 acres Single Family Residence The Cottages At Byron Forest Listed Jul 9, 2026 Updated Jul 25, 2026 HOA $1,000/yr

HOA & Association

Dues$1,000/yrMonthly≈ $83/mo

About This Home

Almost new and thoughtfully upgraded, this light-filled home offers the essence of mountain living with a true treehouse feel and walls of windows that bring the outdoors in. Surrounded by nature yet filled with natural light, the open floor plan is designed for everyday living and entertaining. The main level offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths and features engineered hardwood floors, soaring ceilings, open-air dining room, kitchen with leathered countertops, 42" cabinetry, walk-in pantry, stainless steel appliances, large center island, generous prep space—all overlooking the inviting dining and great room with its floor-to-ceiling stone gas fireplace.

Relax on the covered screened porch and enjoy peaceful mountain living surrounded by mature trees. The spacious sunny primary suite is a private retreat w/ spa inspired bath and walk-in closet. The recently finished walkout basement includes a large family room with direct access to the covered lower porch and yard, a flexible bonus room with XL closet, a full bath, versatile nook, heated/cooled storage room, and fitness room with sliding door to outside.

Premium features include a whole-house generator, tankless water heater, composite decking, cedar posts, tongue-and-groove porch ceilings, and durable smart siding. Minutes to idyllic Horseshoe with shops, restaurants, the Ecusta Trail and boating access. Located in the gated Cottages at Byron Forest, this move-in-ready home delivers the quality of new construction with the added value of a professionally finished basement.

Property history

  1. Jul 19, 2026
    Price reduced $925,000 Active
    Was $942,000
  2. Jul 9, 2026
    Back on market $942,000 Active
    Coming Soon -> Active
  3. Jul 9, 2026
    Listed for sale $925,000 Active
    18 days on market
  4. Aug 8, 2024
    Sold $765,000 Closed
    Listed $775,000 · Apr 26, 2024 104 days on market
    Previously sold for $765,000
  5. Apr 26, 2024
    Previously listed $775,000 Closed

Property Details

Interior Details

Heating
  • Ductless
  • Forced Air
  • Propane
Flooring
  • Tile
  • Vinyl
  • Wood
Sqftmain
2036
Roomcount
14
Sqftlower
0
Sqftthird
0
Sqftupper
0
Exclusions
all mirrors except bathroom mirrors
Sqftgarage
480
Bedroommain
3
Fullbathmain
2
Halfbathmain
0
Door Features
  • Insulated Door(s)
  • Sliding Doors
Half Bathrooms
0
Total Bathrooms
3
Window Features
  • Insulated Window(s)
  • Window Treatments
Fullbathbasement
1
Halfbathbasement
0
Laundry Features
  • Laundry Room
  • Main Level
Mainlevelgarageyn
1
Security Features
  • Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
  • Radon Mitigation System
  • Smoke Detector(s)
Sqftunheatedtotal
0
Fireplace Features
  • Gas Log
  • Great Room
Sqfttotalpropertyhla
3348

Dwelling And Structure

Architectural Style
  • Farmhouse
  • Modern
Green Sustainability
  • Engineered Wood Products

Square Footage And Levels

Levels
  • One
Above Grade Finished Area
2036
Below Grade Finished Area
1312

Parking And Garage

Parking Features
  • Driveway
  • Attached Garage

Exterior Features

Roof
  • Architectural Shingle
Construction Materials
  • Hardboard Siding
  • Stone Veneer
Patio And Porch Features
  • Covered
  • Front Porch
  • Rear Porch
  • Screened

Lot And Land

Lot Features
  • Level
  • Sloped
  • Wooded
  • Views
Lot Size Acres
0.79
Lot Size Units
Acres
Lot Size Dimensions
115x272x124x304

Basement And Foundation

Basement
  • Daylight
  • Finished
  • Storage Space
  • Walk-Out Access
Foundation Details
  • Basement
  • Crawl Space

Waterfront And View

View
  • Mountain(s)
  • Winter

Utilities

Sewer
  • Septic Installed
Utilities
  • Electricity Connected
  • Propane
  • Underground Utilities
Water Source
  • Well

Financial Information

Citytaxespaidto
No City Taxes Paid
Hoasubjecttodues
Mandatory

Zoning And Restrictions

Zoningspecification
R2 R

Listed by Libby Collina (828-203-3005) · Broker WNC Inc (828-203-3005)

Location

Address
181 Byron Forest Drive
City
Horse Shoe, NC 28742
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Schools

Elementary
Mills River
Middle
Rugby
High
West Henderson

School assignments may change. Contact the school district to confirm.

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