Hilltop Real Estate

Welcome to Hilltop, an idyllic subdivision nestled in the heart of North Carolina, where serene landscapes and vibrant community living converge. This charming neighborhood offers a perfect blend of tranquility and accessibility, making it an ideal choice for families, retirees, and everyone in between.

Hilltop boasts a variety of beautifully designed homes, each exuding character and charm. Whether you’re seeking a cozy single-family residence or a spacious modern home, Hilltop has something to suit every taste and budget. The subdivision is known for its lush greenery and well-maintained streets, providing a picturesque backdrop for daily life.

One of Hilltop’s standout features is its strong sense of community. Residents enjoy a welcoming atmosphere, with regular neighborhood events that foster connections and friendships. From summer barbecues to seasonal festivals, there’s always something happening to bring neighbors together.

Nature lovers will appreciate the abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities in and around Hilltop. With nearby parks, walking trails, and scenic viewpoints, residents can easily enjoy the stunning North Carolina landscape. Families will also benefit from the excellent local schools, ensuring a top-notch education for children of all ages.

Conveniently located just a short drive from major highways, Hilltop provides easy access to the bustling cities of Charlotte and Raleigh, while still maintaining its peaceful, suburban charm. With shopping, dining, and entertainment options nearby, everything you need is within reach.

Discover the charm of Hilltop today – where your dream home awaits in a community that feels like family!

Newest Listings in Hilltop

$174,000

1 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1003379 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Perched in Hilltop, one of Sapphire Valley's most desirable locations, this upper-level condominium offers a clean, modern feel throughout and arrives fully turnkey, with easy access to Fairfield Lake. The open living and dining area flows out to a spacious deck, ideal for entertaining or just unwinding in the treetops. The kitchen is fully equipped with stainless steel appliances and a wine cooler. The bedroom includes generous closet space. A full bathroom, a half bathroom, and an in-unit washer and dryer complete the layout. The unit is pet-friendly and presents a vacation rental opportunity. Fairfield Lake's private beach — with swimming, boating, and dramatic mountain views — is an integral part of the Hilltop experience. A canoe and kayak stored lakeside are included with the sale. Sapphire Valley Master Association access adds indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, a fitness center, tennis, pickleball, and lake access for fishing, swimming, kayaking, and boating.

407 Overlook Rd Unit 5-3C, Sapphire

Listing courtesy of Silver Creek Real Estate Group, Inc..

Listing courtesy of Silver Creek Real Estate Group, Inc.

$559,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 4365761 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Be the first to own a beautiful, stylish home in Burnsville's newest neighborhood. This home, with a modern farmhouse design, is located in the Hilltop development and is priced attractively. This almost 2100 square foot standalone two-story townhome with attached garage is located on a hill overlooking the town of Burnsville. You can be minutes away from everything Burnsville offers while still enjoying peace and quiet. The amazing kitchen with granite counter tops, farm sink, GE appliances, an island and high-end cabinets is impressive. There is a large walk-in pantry off the kitchen. The primary bedroom comes with a cathedral ceiling, a shiplap accent wall, a stunning ceiling fan, luxurious ensuite bathroom and a large walk-in closet. The other two bedrooms are both large-sized. The spacious laundry room is on the second floor close to the bedrooms. The large living area has a fireplace with gas logs and is open to the kitchen. The one-car garage with electric door opener also features an EV charging station. This home was built by a local builder who didn't cut any corners and built a quality home. The vibrant town of Burnsville and surrounding Yancey County offer great restaurants, a brewery, interesting shops and more artisans per capita than any other county in America. You can spend the night in the NuWray Hotel located on Burnsville's remarkable square. The NuWray opened for business in 1833 and has recently undergone a complete renovation. For outdoor enthusiasts, there are 100s of miles of hiking trails with some of the most beautiful mountain scenery in the US. The Appalachian Trail crosses through Yancey County on its way south to Georgia and north to Maine. There are three rivers and dozens of streams with great fishing. Opportunities to camp or picnic are abundant. Come to Burnsville for a showing of this beautiful home. You'll see why so many people have chosen to move to the mountains.

24 Salt Box Haven, Burnsville

Listing courtesy of Carolina Mountain Realty, Inc.. dcassida@yahoo.com

$629,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 4364362 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

22 Saltbox Haven is a standalone townhouse located inside the city limits of Burnsville. It sits on a hillside more than 200 feet in elevation above downtown. This home offers a main level primary bedroom with two other large secondary bedrooms upstairs. The large family/living room area is open to the dining area and the kitchen. The kitchen features an island and stainless-steel GE appliances including a natural gas cooktop, large double-door refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave. The farmhouse sink with its own window overlooks the large deck and Reservoir Road. The entire house features high-end lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. Fixtures in the ensuite bathroom are beautiful, functional and even include a heated towel rack. The expansive walk-in shower has subway tile on the walls. If you love to take long baths in a soaking tub, this house can make your dreams come true. The large walk-in closet in the primary bedroom comes with built-in storage options allowing ease of access to shoes, clothes and accessories. The laundry room is conveniently located down a short hallway off of the kitchen and has a sink. There's a half bath on the main level for your guests when you entertain friends. The upstairs level has two more bedrooms nearly as large as the primary bedroom. The upstairs bath for these two bedrooms is not the typical small afterthought bathroom found in most modern homes. It has double sinks with separate mirrors, upgraded lighting fixtures, lots of storage and a tub/shower with the same subway tile surround found in the primary bathroom. Near the upstairs bedrooms, there is a surprisingly large flex space that would be perfect as a computer area, or a sitting area for visitors. The HVAC for this house is dual zone with separate equipment for each level. Unlike most townhomes, this house has an attached 1-car garage with an electric opener. The builder has added a lot of extra touches not found on most homes such as prewiring in the garage for an electric car charger. The large wraparound 464 sq ft deck that looks out over Burnsville has solar powered lights on each railing post. Before you buy any home in Western North Carolina, you need to see this home. While you are in Burnsville, stay in the almost 200-year-old NuWray Hotel that opened in 1833 before Burnsville was even established. Eat at the many great restaurants in Burnsville. Check out the arts and crafts produced by one of the largest community of artisans in the US. Catch a play at the Parkway Playhouse, the oldest continuingly operated summer stock theater in the state. If you love the outdoors, Burnsville is the town for you. There are miles and miles of hiking trails that run through the tallest mountains east of the Mississippi River. You can fly fish in rushing mountain rivers and creeks. Camping is available throughout the area. You'll like the people in Burnsville who are welcoming and helpful if you have questions. Come to the thriving town of Burnsville and sit under a beautiful spreading oak tree on the town square. You will never want to leave.

22 Salt Box Haven, Burnsville

Listing courtesy of Carolina Mountain Realty, Inc.. dcassida@yahoo.com

$335,000

5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 4337137 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Renovated Craftsman Bungalow just outside of Gastonia, N.C. ! Five Bedrooms and Three Remodeled Full Baths. The Master Suite is downstairs. Master Bath features a Quartz Double Sink Vanity. Large Entertaining rooms downstairs include a Great Room, Living Room and a Dining Room/Kitchen area. The Custom Kitchen features Granite Counter Tops and a Granite Island with Grey Shaker Cabinets. Upstairs has three Large Bedrooms each with a Walk-In Closets in each room. The Full Bath upstairs has Custom Shower. 0.53 Acres. Walking distance to Downtown Bessemer City.

105 N Inman Avenue, Bessemer City

Listing courtesy of Platt Real Estate Services Inc. plattreservices@gmail.com

$80,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 4303178 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status

Investor special! 2BR/1BA bungalow on a 0.30-acre lot offering excellent potential for total renovation or site redesign. Surrounded by updated homes this property is priced to move. Convenient to downtown, shopping, and highways. As-is sale—bring your vision!

215 N Pinchback Avenue, Bessemer City

Listing courtesy of Elite Concept Realty. belinda@eliteconceptrealty.com

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