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Penrose sits in the quiet part of Transylvania County, out where the land opens up between the mountains and the small towns that hold down this corner of North Carolina. Rural, and glad of it. You'll find pastureland, wooded lots, and homes with room to breathe, where your nearest neighbor might be a field away and you hear cattle before you hear cars.
People here like the slower clock, and they'll tell you so. Brevard is a short drive for groceries, a meal out, and the arts crowd, and Hendersonville and Asheville are both close when you want more than that. Pisgah National Forest and the French Broad River sit right there too, so Saturdays go quick: boots muddy from a trail, a paddle in the water, hours spent outside.
Why Buy Homes for Sale in Penrose, NC?
Buy in Penrose and you trade traffic and crowds for elbow room and quiet, and you don't lose the bigger towns to do it. It pulls the people who want land under their feet, cold mountain air, and a fence line nobody's crowding. But inventory stays thin and every property is its own animal. Someone who knows this pocket of the county earns their keep here.
Ready to find your ideal homes for sale in Penrose? Contact Jon Tharp Homes today at (828) 347-9055 to schedule a showing or start your personalized home search.
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Homes for Sale in Penrose, NC
Large price drop because the sellers are very motivated to move this property. Come see it- it's the entire puzzle of the property that warrants your attention the home b...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 4407814 MLS
Welcome home to this charming and inviting 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom retreat tucked away at the end of a quiet road. Thoughtfully renovated with quality craftsmanship and bea...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 4405552 MLS
Tucked away in the beautiful rolling hills of Penrose, this lovingly maintained 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home sits on a gentle, beautifully landscaped 0.49-acre lot. Built o...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 4404991 MLS
If you are looking lots of room, flexible floor plan and privacy, you need to see this home! Tons of sq. footage for the money with several different areas that could be ...
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4391944 MLS
Discover a rare opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind mountain retreat tucked away at the end of a private paved road. Offered with five parcels totaling approximately 2.84 ...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 4397828 MLS
Perched atop nearly 5 unrestricted acres in the highly sought-after Penrose/Little River area, this one-of-a-kind mountain retreat offers breathtaking 180-degree long-ran...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 4397105 MLS
Location Location! This diamond in the rough 3 bedroom 2 bath has a wonderful location off of Crab Creek Road located between DuPont State Park and Pisgah Forest Nationa...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 4389646 MLS
Nearly 5 secluded acres in Penrose offering the perfect setting for your private mountain retreat. Featuring a mix of level and sloped terrain for added privacy and flexi...
- 4380827 MLS
Discover the potential of mountain living with this 1.01-acre homesite in Mountain Meadows, conveniently located just off Jeter Mountain Road in Penrose, NC. Lot 3 offers...
- 4375586 MLS
Tons of character with this European inspired chalet. Enjoy total privacy on this 1.50 acre tract. The home faces south with tons of windows allowing natural light to pou...
- 2 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 4368210 MLS
Escape to your own private mountain retreat in this stunning custom-built timber frame home overlooking the Little River Valley. Set on 2 acres MOL (additional acreage av...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 4357410 MLS
Welcome to this beautifully maintained one-owner home offering stunning year-round mountain views and plenty of space to live, relax, and entertain. This spacious propert...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 4356912 MLS
2201 Bulling Creek Road is one of those rare mountain properties that does not come on the market often. Bulling Creek Road sits almost directly across from the entrance ...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 4355560 MLS
Rare Riverfront Opportunity! Properties like this don’t come along often. Offering 24.17 acres with approximately 2,283 +/- feet of frontage on the French Broad River, t...
- 4343518 MLS
Set against the natural beauty of the mountains, 76 Gobblers Knob Road offers the perfect blend of space, privacy, and convenience. Situated on 2 peaceful acres, this 3-b...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 4337072 MLS
Just moments from the trails of Dupont State Forest, this beautifully renovated ranch home blends modern comfort with easy mountain living. Updated from top to bottom, ev...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 4334438 MLS
This is more than a parcel of land—it is the foundation for a thoughtfully designed mountain home. Rarely do orientation, elevation, and topography align as seamlessly as...
- 4330697 MLS
- none Bldg.
Escape to your private, wooded retreat in this charming 2 bedroom, 2-bathroom cabin. Designed for mountain living and cozy gatherings, the main level features an open-con...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 4322820 MLS
This beautifully renovated home offers the perfect blend of modern updates and comfortable living in a private, peaceful setting. Inside, you’ll find all-new flooring, fr...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 4307969 MLS
Limited-Time Buyer Incentive: receive $4,500 toward buyer’s closing costs or to buy down your interest rate with an acceptable offer received by February 28, 2026. A grea...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 4320325 MLS
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