Nestled in the shadows of Christmas tree farms, this charming two-bedroom cottage in the Blue Ridge Mountains is conveniently located in the Altamont community of Avery County, just outside of Crossnore, with easy access to Grandfather Mountain, Beach Mountain, Sugar Mountain, Lake James, and more! Offering a spacious living room at the heart of the home, this cozy bungalow also features a large eat-in kitchen with lots of natural light and two bedrooms sharing a hall bathroom (bathroom is unheated 45 sqft). New roof installed in 2022, kerosene Monitor heat. Outside, enjoy a covered front porch, storage shed, and single carport. Small corner lot that's easy to maintain. Perfect for a weekend getway, rental property, or AirBNB conversion. (Note: this property is within 1/2 mile of a voluntary agriculture district)
Active
$149,900
40 Duncan Ln, Newland, NC 28657
2beds
802sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
0.28 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$187/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Covered front porchCharming two-bedroom cottageSingle carportStorage shed
- 13 days
- 877
- 47
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Robin Creel 828-781-8512,
Coldwell Banker Boyd & Hassell
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4435941
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Dining area
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Baseboard, Kerosene, Space Heater
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Kitchen
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Has basement: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 802
- Total interior livable area: 802 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 802
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached Carport, Driveway
- Carport spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch
- Fencing: Front Yard
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Dimensions: 0.28 Acre
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 182200982535
- Zoning: Res
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Asbestos
- Foundation: Crawl Space
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Newland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $187/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $44,200
- Annual tax amount: $177
- Date on market: 10/21/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 13 days
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $149,900+233.1%$187/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4435941 Report a problem | ||
| 2/7/2025 | Listing removed | $850$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 1/6/2025 | Listed for rent | $850$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 11/18/2016 | Sold | $45,000$56/sqft |
Source:  High Country AOR #39202712 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $177 | $44,200 |
| 2024 | $177 | $44,200 |
| 2023 | $177 | $44,200 |
| 2022 | $177 -26.8% | $44,200 +0.7% |
| 2021 | $241 | $43,900 |
| 2020 | $241 | $43,900 |
| 2019 | $241 | $43,900 |
| 2018 | $241 | $43,900 +42.1% |
| 2017 | $241 | $30,900 |
| 2016 | -- | $30,900 |
| 2015 | $138 | $30,900 |
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Neighborhood: 28657
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Crossnore
- Middle: Avery County
- High: Avery County
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.
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