NEW PRICE!! MOTIVATED SELLER! Experience the perfect blend of historic character and modern ease in this beautifully updated 1916 farmhouse situated in the serene Pensacola community of Burnsville. Tucked away on a sprawling 5.73 acre lot, this 3BR/3BA home delivers 2,482 square feet of versatile living space with extensive recent upgrades, including a new French drain, all new gutters, and a complete crawlspace encapsulation system featuring two commercial dehumidifiers. The home has been meticulously maintained with major renovations in 1993 and 2023, plus additions in 1996 and 2010. Core systems include a whole-house water filtration system, a Generac generator, and the added benefit of a fresh mountain spring source alongside the well. Step inside to a warm, welcoming layout anchored by dual living areas, both outfitted with cozy wood-burning stoves ideal for crisp mountain evenings. The floor plan flows into a spacious kitchen complete with a breakfast nook and an adjacent formal dining room. Main level conveniences include a dedicated laundry room, an attached 2-car garage, and a flexible hobby/sewing room. Outdoors, the property is a nature lover's paradise bordered by the soothing sounds of bold Elk Fork Creek. The grounds offer incredible mini-farm potential with a fenced backyard, a barn for storage, 20 thriving blueberry bushes, mountain laurels, and seasonal flower beds. Private trails wind through a dedicated bird sanctuary where local wildlife regularly visits. Complete with NO RESTRICTIONS, this move-in ready retreat provides a rare connection to the surrounding landscape. Schedule your showing today!
Under contract-show
$475,000
11820 State Highway 197 S, Burnsville, NC 28714
3beds
2,482sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1916
5.73 Acres Lot
$494,000 Zestimate®
$191/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Mountain laurelsBarn for storageDedicated bird sanctuaryHistoric characterLocal wildlife regularly visitsBreakfast nookSpacious kitchen
- 148 days
- 3,615
- 327
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Listed by:
Crystal Garland Crystal.garland@remax.net,
RE/MAX RESULTS
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4361190
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Den
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Heating
- Ductless, Propane, Wood Stove, Zoned, Other
Cooling
- Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Filtration System, Microwave, Propane Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Utility Room, Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Doors: Insulated Door(s)
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Partial,Storage Space,Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,482
- Total interior livable area: 2,482 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,482
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage on Main Level
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: 2-car garage and driveway parking
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Rear Porch, Screened
- Fencing: Back Yard,Partial
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: None, Creek, Creek/Stream
Lot
- Size: 5.73 Acres
- Features: Green Area, Hilly, Level, Open Lot, Pasture, Private, Rolling Slope, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Other
- Additional parcels included: 071700213938000
- Parcel number: 071700216985.000
- Zoning: n/a
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Hardboard Siding, Wood
- Foundation: Crawl Space, Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1916
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well, Other - See Remarks
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Fiber Optics, Phone Connected, Propane
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: none
Location
- Region: Burnsville
- Elevation: 3000 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $191/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $438,800
- Annual tax amount: $2,633
- Date on market: 4/2/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 75 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Gravel, Paved
Estimated market value
$494,000
$469,000 - $519,000
$2,995/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $475,000-9.5%$191/sqft |
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| 6/6/2026 | Listing removed | $525,000$212/sqft |
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| 5/13/2026 | Price change | $525,000-3.7%$212/sqft |
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| 4/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $545,000-3.5%$220/sqft |
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| 12/13/2025 | Listing removed | $565,000$228/sqft |
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| 10/18/2025 | Price change | $565,000-3.4%$228/sqft |
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| 6/27/2025 | Price change | $585,000-4.1%$236/sqft |
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| 6/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $610,000$246/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,633 | $438,800 |
| 2024 | $2,633 +68.3% | $438,800 +90.8% |
| 2023 | $1,564 | $229,990 |
| 2022 | $1,564 | $229,990 |
| 2021 | $1,564 | $229,990 |
| 2020 | $1,564 -2.3% | $229,990 -2.3% |
| 2019 | $1,601 | $235,390 |
| 2018 | $1,601 | $235,390 |
| 2017 | $1,601 +3% | $235,390 |
| 2016 | $1,554 | $235,390 -13.2% |
| 2015 | $1,554 +2.4% | $271,050 |
| 2014 | $1,518 | $271,050 |
| 2013 | -- | $271,050 |
| 2012 | -- | $271,050 |
| 2011 | -- | $271,050 |
| 2010 | -- | $271,050 |
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Neighborhood: 28714
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Burnsville
- Middle: East Yancey
- High: Mountain Heritage
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





