Own history and live legendary. The oldest standing livable two-story log cabin in this area of the Appalachian mountains, at the corner of old Kona Road & Gordon Silvers Road, lies the historic homeplace of the famous Frankie & Charlie Silver family- now for sale- a homeplace that has been in the same family for 245 years. Atop a beautiful meadow and long-range views, this hand-hewn square logs with dovetailing & chink-style corners are ready for your family and the care and restoration needed to make this a legacy for your family for the next 245 years! With slight work, this home could be move-in ready & restoration could be conducted while living there. Due to the historic nature of the home, serious inquires only.
Sold for $70,000
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$70,000
52 Gordon Silvers Rd, Bakersville, NC 28705
3beds
2,000sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1806
1.48 Acres Lot
$70,000 Zestimate®
$35/sqft
$1,504 Estimated rent
Home value
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Great Room
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,000 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Exterior features: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain
- Waterfront features: Creek
Lot
- Size: 1.48 Acres
- Features: Level, Corner Lot, Green Area, Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 085100753638
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin
Condition
- Year built: 1806
Details
- Builder name: George Silver
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Well Installed
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Bakersville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $35/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $70,700
- Annual tax amount: $452
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/27/2026 | Sold | $70,000+12.9%$35/sqft |
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| 1/29/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3624443 Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2020 | Sold | $62,000-63.3%$31/sqft |
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| 7/24/2020 | Pending sale | $169,000+463.3%$85/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3624443 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2020 | Sold | $30,000-82.2%$15/sqft |
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| 5/26/2020 | Listed for sale | $169,000$85/sqft |
Source: Foxfire Real Estate, LLC #3624443 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $452 +1.6% | $70,700 |
| 2024 | $445 | $70,700 |
| 2023 | $445 | $70,700 |
| 2022 | $445 +52.6% | $70,700 +57.5% |
| 2021 | $292 | $44,900 |
| 2020 | $292 | $44,900 |
| 2019 | $292 | $44,900 |
| 2018 | $292 -4.9% | $44,900 -4.9% |
| 2017 | $307 +8.3% | $47,200 |
| 2016 | $283 +6.2% | $47,200 |
| 2015 | $267 | $47,200 |
| 2014 | $267 +43.9% | $47,200 +9.5% |
| 2013 | $185 -6.5% | $43,100 |
| 2012 | $198 | $43,100 |
| 2011 | $198 | $43,100 |
| 2010 | -- | $43,100 |
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Neighborhood: 28705
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Gouge PrimaryGrades: PK-2Distance: 4.7 mi
- 5/10Bowman MiddleGrades: 5-8Distance: 4.5 mi
- 3/10Mitchell HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Gouge
- Middle: Bowman
- High: Mitchell
Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- 52 Gordon Silvers Rd
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