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Spruce Pine is located in Mitchell County, which is bounded on the north by Tennessee and on the south by the Pisgah National Forest. Mitchell was created in 1861 from portions of Burke, Caldwell, McDowell, Watauga, and Yancey counties, and is the second-smallest county in the state by total area and the fourteenth-smallest county by population. Though Bakersville is the county seat, Spruce Pine is the biggest town, with a population of over 2,100.

Spruce Pine sits on the North Toe River and in the center of the Spruce Pine Mining District, a 25-mile strip running through Yancey, Mitchell, and Avery counties that was created 380 million years ago when Africa and North America collided. The area is rich in gems and minerals and has been long renowned for its mica, kaolin, feldspar, and quartz. The quartz that is mined from this district is some of the purest in the world, which makes it particularly useful in the manufacture of computer chips. In fact, most of the world’s computer chips are created from Spruce Pine quartz to this day.

The town of Spruce Pine was established in 1907 when the Clinchfield Railroad arrived from Erwin, Tennessee, and quickly became the cultural and commercial hub of the Toe River Valley, not just Mitchell County. Many of the brick buildings that define the look of the two main strips that run through town were erected in the first decades of the century and continue to influence Spruce Pine’s unique aesthetic. Though the town continues to refer to itself as “The Mineral City of the World,” the decline of the railroad and increasing automation within the industry has led to decrease in the number of mining jobs in the town, resulting in some difficult times for the mountain community.

Recently, however, Spruce Pine has looked to embrace its history as a mining community while also branching out to new opportunities and has become a major destination for tourists. Visitors to Spruce Pine aren’t just history buffs or amateur gem miners. They are also attracted to events like the NC Mineral & Gem Festival; Fire on the Mountain (a blacksmithing celebration); Troutacular; Spruce Pine BBQ & Bluegrass; S.P.A.C.E (the Spruce Pine Alien Conference & Expo); and more. The growing tourism industry has also brought in new restaurants, shops, and residents, including artisans and artists lured in by the pristine mountain air. The town is also home to several public art projects.

Situated midway between Asheville and Boone, Spruce Pine is also just a few miles from tons of outdoor activities and several other unique mountain communities like Little Switzerland and Penland. Penland is home to the Penland School of Crafts, a center for craft education that attracts artisans from around the nation. Spruce Pine is also just a short drive to the Roan Mountain Rhododendron Gardens, which sits on the Tennessee-North Carolina border. It’s also just north of the Blue Ridge Parkway, which offers some of the most majestic views of the area’s mountains and the valleys.

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 387 Rufus Dale Ridge, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
387 Rufus Dale Ridge Spruce Pine, NC 28777
$1,485,000
4 Beds 3 | 1 Baths 3,825 SqFtListing No. 4015023Property Type: Housecamera Virtual Tourcamera (48)
Details
 283 Cascade Lane, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
283 Cascade Lane Spruce Pine, NC 28777
$1,300,000
3 Beds 3 | 1 Baths 2,880 SqFtListing No. 4027552Property Type: Housecamera (48)
Details
 63 Rocky Ridge Road, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
63 Rocky Ridge Road Spruce Pine, NC 28777
$1,200,000
4 Beds 3 | 1 Baths 3,537 SqFtListing No. 4026352Property Type: Housecamera (41)
Details
 542 Allen Mountain Road, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
542 Allen Mountain Road Spruce Pine, NC 28777
$879,000
3 Beds 3 | 1 Baths 3,102 SqFtListing No. 4010423Property Type: Housecamera (48)
Details
 20 Stoney Crest Drive, Spruce Pine, NC 28752
20 Stoney Crest Drive Spruce Pine, NC 28752
$739,000
3 Beds 3 | 1 Baths 3,753 SqFtListing No. 4021580Property Type: Housecamera Virtual Tourcamera (30)
Details
 322 Sunrise Ridge Road, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
322 Sunrise Ridge Road Spruce Pine, NC 28777
$599,000
3 Beds 4 | 1 Baths 3,406 SqFtListing No. 4024755Property Type: Housecamera (48)
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 1694 Humpback Mountain Road, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
1694 Humpback Mountain Road Spruce Pine, NC 28777
$550,000
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,999 SqFtListing No. 4058116Property Type: Housecamera (48)
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75 Greenway Court Spruce Pine, NC 28777
$450,000
2 Beds 3 Baths 3,360 SqFtListing No. 4042532Property Type: Housecamera (36)
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 344 Laurel Ridge Drive, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
344 Laurel Ridge Drive Spruce Pine, NC 28777
$427,500
3 Beds 2 | 1 Baths 2,264 SqFtListing No. 4048659Property Type: Housecamera Virtual Tourcamera (47)
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 265 Hummingbird Lane, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
265 Hummingbird Lane Spruce Pine, NC 28777
$425,000
2 Beds 3 Baths 1,980 SqFtListing No. 4065221Property Type: Housecamera (48)
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367 Terrace Court Spruce Pine, NC 28777
$399,000
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,954 SqFtListing No. 4009947Property Type: Housecamera Virtual Tourcamera (43)
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497 Summit Avenue Spruce Pine, NC 28777
$350,000
4 Beds 2 Baths 1,956 SqFtListing No. 4025171Property Type: Housecamera (35)
Details
 387 Rufus Dale Ridge, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
camera VIRTUAL TOURcamera (48)
price

$1,485,000

beds

4 4 Beds

baths

3 | 1 3 | 1 Baths

lot size

3,825 SqFt 3,825 SqFt

listing no.

4015023Listing No. 4015023

property type

HouseProperty Type: House

virtual tour

camera VIRTUAL TOUR

gallery photos

camera (48)

 283 Cascade Lane, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
camera (48)
price

$1,300,000

beds

3 3 Beds

baths

3 | 1 3 | 1 Baths

lot size

2,880 SqFt 2,880 SqFt

listing no.

4027552Listing No. 4027552

property type

HouseProperty Type: House

gallery photos

camera (48)

 63 Rocky Ridge Road, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
camera (41)
price

$1,200,000

beds

4 4 Beds

baths

3 | 1 3 | 1 Baths

lot size

3,537 SqFt 3,537 SqFt

listing no.

4026352Listing No. 4026352

property type

HouseProperty Type: House

gallery photos

camera (41)

 542 Allen Mountain Road, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
camera (48)
price

$879,000

beds

3 3 Beds

baths

3 | 1 3 | 1 Baths

lot size

3,102 SqFt 3,102 SqFt

listing no.

4010423Listing No. 4010423

property type

HouseProperty Type: House

gallery photos

camera (48)

 20 Stoney Crest Drive, Spruce Pine, NC 28752
camera VIRTUAL TOURcamera (30)
price

$739,000

beds

3 3 Beds

baths

3 | 1 3 | 1 Baths

lot size

3,753 SqFt 3,753 SqFt

listing no.

4021580Listing No. 4021580

property type

HouseProperty Type: House

virtual tour

camera VIRTUAL TOUR

gallery photos

camera (30)

 322 Sunrise Ridge Road, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
camera (48)
price

$599,000

beds

3 3 Beds

baths

4 | 1 4 | 1 Baths

lot size

3,406 SqFt 3,406 SqFt

listing no.

4024755Listing No. 4024755

property type

HouseProperty Type: House

gallery photos

camera (48)

 1694 Humpback Mountain Road, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
camera (48)
price

$550,000

beds

2 2 Beds

baths

2 2 Baths

lot size

1,999 SqFt 1,999 SqFt

listing no.

4058116Listing No. 4058116

property type

HouseProperty Type: House

gallery photos

camera (48)

 75 Greenway Court, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Under Contract-Show
camera (36)
price

$450,000

beds

2 2 Beds

baths

3 3 Baths

lot size

3,360 SqFt 3,360 SqFt

listing no.

4042532Listing No. 4042532

property type

HouseProperty Type: House

gallery photos

camera (36)

 344 Laurel Ridge Drive, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
camera VIRTUAL TOURcamera (47)
price

$427,500

beds

3 3 Beds

baths

2 | 1 2 | 1 Baths

lot size

2,264 SqFt 2,264 SqFt

listing no.

4048659Listing No. 4048659

property type

HouseProperty Type: House

virtual tour

camera VIRTUAL TOUR

gallery photos

camera (47)

 265 Hummingbird Lane, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
camera (48)
price

$425,000

beds

2 2 Beds

baths

3 3 Baths

lot size

1,980 SqFt 1,980 SqFt

listing no.

4065221Listing No. 4065221

property type

HouseProperty Type: House

gallery photos

camera (48)

 367 Terrace Court, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Under Contract-Show
camera VIRTUAL TOURcamera (43)
price

$399,000

beds

3 3 Beds

baths

2 2 Baths

lot size

1,954 SqFt 1,954 SqFt

listing no.

4009947Listing No. 4009947

property type

HouseProperty Type: House

virtual tour

camera VIRTUAL TOUR

gallery photos

camera (43)

 497 Summit Avenue, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Under Contract-Show
camera (35)
price

$350,000

beds

4 4 Beds

baths

2 2 Baths

lot size

1,956 SqFt 1,956 SqFt

listing no.

4025171Listing No. 4025171

property type

HouseProperty Type: House

gallery photos

camera (35)

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