Escape to your private mountain oasis! This charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath cottage offers the perfect blend of rustic serenity and modern convenience, ideally situated about an hour from Asheville. Step inside to discover inviting hardwood floors throughout, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
The true magic lies just beyond your doorstep. Immerse yourself in a pastoral setting with breathtaking long-range mountain views and the soothing sounds of Little Rock Creek. Whether you're enjoying your morning coffee or unwinding after a day of exploration, these captivating vistas will be your daily backdrop.
Stay connected and productive with fiber optic internet, a rare find in such a tranquil location. And for those seeking artistic inspiration or local charm, you're under a half-hour to the renowned Penland School of Craft, and just a half-hour to either Burnsville or Spruce Pine for dining, shopping, and local amenities. This cottage isn't just a home; it's a lifestyle.
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$260,000
1786 Fork Mountain Rd, Bakersville, NC 28705
2beds
1,201sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2001
0.54 Acres Lot
$261,000 Zestimate®
$216/sqft
$1,823 Estimated rent
Home value
$261,000
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,823/mo
Zestimate® history
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Listing updated:
Listing Provided by:
Rachel Brown rachel-brown@kw.com,
Keller Williams Professionals
Bought with:
Jeanne Lambert
LOVE Land and Home Inc.
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4264003
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Bathroom, Main Level
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Has basement: No
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,201
- Total interior livable area: 1,201 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,201
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range, Mountain(s), Water, Year Round
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
Lot
- Size: 0.54 Acres
- Features: Open Lot, Pasture, Private, Views
Details
- Additional structures: Other
- Parcel number: 085500636081
- Zoning: None
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Fuel Tank(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl, Wood
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2001
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Fiber Optics, Propane
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Bakersville
- Subdivision: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/22/2025 | Sold | $260,000-5.5%$216/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4264003 Report a problem | ||
| 5/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $275,000$229/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4264003 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $949 +1.6% | $148,300 |
| 2024 | $934 | $148,300 |
| 2023 | $934 | $148,300 |
| 2022 | $934 +35% | $148,300 +39.2% |
| 2021 | $692 | $106,500 |
| 2020 | $692 | $106,500 |
| 2019 | $692 | $106,500 |
| 2018 | $692 +3.4% | $106,500 +3.4% |
| 2017 | $670 +8.3% | $103,000 |
| 2016 | $618 +9900% | $103,000 |
| 2015 | $6 -99% | $103,000 |
| 2014 | $618 +13.3% | $103,000 -13.2% |
| 2013 | $546 | $118,600 |
| 2012 | $546 | $118,600 |
| 2011 | $546 | $118,600 |
| 2010 | -- | $118,600 |
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Neighborhood: 28705
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Gouge PrimaryGrades: PK-2Distance: 3.5 mi
- 5/10Bowman MiddleGrades: 5-8Distance: 3.5 mi
- 3/10Mitchell HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 7 mi
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- North Carolina
- Mitchell County
- Bakersville
- 28705
- 1786 Fork Mountain Rd
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