What if your next chapter didn’t just come with a home?
Set quietly in the Little Switzerland are of Spruce Pine, this mountain home invites you to slow down, breathe deeper, and experience Western North Carolina the way it was meant to be—unfiltered, private, and unforgettable. Imagine waking up to long-range views of Mount Mitchell, coffee in hand, with nothing but Blue Ridge layers stretching endlessly in front of you. Your soundtrack becomes peaceful and one of relaxation. And just 2 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway, adventure is always within reach—yet never imposed. The home itself is intentionally simple, yet thoughtfully executed. Built in 2023, this 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath retreat centers around an oversized kitchen designed for gathering, not rushing. It’s the kind of space where mornings linger and evenings unfold naturally. And then there’s the flexibility—because the 750 sqft garage/workshop isn’t just storage… it’s potential. Studio, hobby space, gear hub—what would you use it for? With established hiking trails, a whole-house generator for peace of mind, and a setting that offers true separation without sacrificing accessibility, this isn’t just a property…
It’s a place to reconnect—with nature, with quiet, and with what actually matters.
The only question is—how often do opportunities like this really come along?
Under contract-show
Price cut: $100K (5/16)
$475,000
511 Emerald Mine Rd, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
1beds
960sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2023
2.5 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$495/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Established hiking trails
- 94 days |
- 129 |
- 1 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Bill DeVore billdevore@kw.com,
Keller Williams Professionals
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4358077
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom half
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Ductless, Electric
Cooling
- Ductless, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Exhaust Hood, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Built-in Features, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Walk-In Pantry
- Flooring: Laminate
- Doors: Insulated Door(s), Sliding Doors
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Has basement: No
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 960
- Total interior livable area: 960 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 960
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage on Main Level
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck
- Fencing: Partial,Wood
Lot
- Size: 2.5 Acres
- Dimensions: Lot being subdivided and will result in 2.5-3.0 AC
- Features: Cleared, Hilly, Open Lot, Private, Steep Slope, Views
Details
- Parcel number: 077800767932
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Cabin
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Hardboard Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2023
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Underground Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Spruce Pine
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $495/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $332,600
- Annual tax amount: $2,129
- Date on market: 3/23/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 94 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Exclusions: Starlink equipment does not convey; All furniture is negotiable
- Road surface type: Gravel, Paved
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/16/2026 | Price change | $475,000-17.4%$495/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4358077 Report a problem | ||
| 3/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $575,000+1566.7%$599/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4358077 Report a problem | ||
| 11/25/2025 | Sold | $34,500-94.2%$36/sqft |
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| 9/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $599,000$624/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4300763 Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2025 | Listing removed | $599,000$624/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4280719 Report a problem | ||
| 8/28/2025 | Price change | $599,000-4.2%$624/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4280719 Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2025 | Price change | $625,000-6%$651/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4280719 Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $665,000+1800%$693/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4280719 Report a problem | ||
| 1/29/2018 | Sold | $35,000$36/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,129 +1.6% | $332,600 |
| 2024 | $2,095 +13.4% | $332,600 +13.4% |
| 2023 | $1,848 +122.8% | $293,400 +122.8% |
| 2022 | $830 +43.6% | $131,700 +48.1% |
| 2021 | $578 +1678% | $88,900 |
| 2020 | $33 | $88,900 |
| 2019 | $33 -19.4% | $88,900 -19.8% |
| 2018 | $40 +31.9% | $110,900 |
| 2017 | $31 -95.4% | $110,900 |
| 2016 | $665 +900% | $110,900 |
| 2015 | $67 -90% | $110,900 |
| 2014 | $665 -59.1% | $110,900 -29.5% |
| 2013 | $1,628 +125.2% | $157,200 |
| 2011 | $723 | $157,200 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28777
Getting around
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Car-DependentNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAGreenlee PrimaryGrades: PK-2Distance: 3.5 mi
- 1/10Harris MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 3 mi
- 3/10Mitchell HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Mitchell
- Middle: Mitchell
- High: Mitchell
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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- North Carolina
- Mitchell County
- Spruce Pine
- 28777
- 511 Emerald Mine Rd
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