Charming 1950s Waterfront Retreat –
Escape to your own private Creekside oasis, Perfect for nature lovers and avid gardeners, this 2-bed, 1-bath home seamlessly blends mid-century charm with essential modern upgrades.
Step outside to find a gardener's paradise, complete with a small greenhouse and a dedicated tool shed for all your projects.
The crown jewel of the property is the pristine Bald Mountain creek —imagine spending your weekends fishing and listening to the water, or relaxing on the creek bank just steps from your back door.
Recent high-ticket improvements include: New roof for years of worry-free protection, New private well ensuring a reliable water supply, New hot water heater for maximum efficiency, New mini-split system providing year-round heating and cooling.
Whether you are looking for a peaceful full-time residence, a weekend getaway, or a high-potential rental, this property is a rare find. Bring your finishing design touches to make this vintage gem completely your own!
Buy with added peace of mind, Seller will provide up to 1,000 towards home warranty plan at closing!
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Price cut: $5K (4/17)
$204,000
689 Bald Mountain Rd, Burnsville, NC 28714
2beds
888sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
1.16 Acres Lot
$193,800 Zestimate®
$230/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Waterfront retreatSmall greenhousePrivate creekside oasisPristine bald mountain creekDedicated tool shed
- 265 days |
- 926 |
- 82 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kelly Lassiter kellylassiter@kw.com,
Keller Williams Professionals
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4309436
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Heating
- Ductless
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Mud Room
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Has basement: No
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 888
- Total interior livable area: 888 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 888
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Two or More Access Exits
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Side Porch
- Fencing: Front Yard
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: None, Creek
Lot
- Size: 1.16 Acres
- Features: Flood Plain/Bottom Land, Level
Living quarters
- Secondary features: None
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 989300420315
- Zoning: RA
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1952
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Burnsville
- Elevation: 2000 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $230/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $224,200
- Annual tax amount: $1,278
- Date on market: 10/14/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 428 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Dirt, Gravel
Estimated market value
$193,800
$184,000 - $203,000
$1,781/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/17/2026 | Price change | $204,000-2.4%$230/sqft |
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| 3/16/2026 | Price change | $209,000-6.7%$235/sqft |
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| 11/19/2025 | Price change | $224,000-3.4%$252/sqft |
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| 10/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $232,000-2.5%$261/sqft |
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| 9/20/2025 | Listing removed | $238,000$268/sqft |
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| 8/28/2025 | Price change | $238,000-2.9%$268/sqft |
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| 8/21/2025 | Price change | $245,000-1.4%$276/sqft |
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| 8/7/2025 | Price change | $248,500-4.1%$280/sqft |
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| 7/14/2025 | Price change | $259,000-2.3%$292/sqft |
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| 6/18/2025 | Price change | $265,000-1.7%$298/sqft |
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| 4/28/2025 | Price change | $269,700-1.9%$304/sqft |
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| 4/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $275,000+21.1%$310/sqft |
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| 3/18/2025 | Listing removed | $2,000$2/sqft |
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| 2/1/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,000$2/sqft |
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| 10/2/2024 | Listing removed | $2,000$2/sqft |
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| 9/23/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,000$2/sqft |
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| 10/27/2022 | Sold | $227,000-7.3%$256/sqft |
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| 9/18/2022 | Contingent | $245,000$276/sqft |
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| 9/11/2022 | Listed for sale | $245,000+308.3%$276/sqft |
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| 8/6/2007 | Sold | $60,000$68/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,278 | $224,200 |
| 2024 | $1,278 +196.3% | -- |
| 2023 | $431 | $66,350 |
| 2022 | $431 | $66,350 |
| 2021 | $431 | $66,350 |
| 2020 | $431 | $66,350 |
| 2019 | $431 | $66,350 |
| 2018 | $431 | $66,350 |
| 2017 | $431 | $66,350 |
| 2016 | $431 | $66,350 +1.7% |
| 2015 | $431 +20.2% | $65,230 |
| 2014 | $359 | $65,230 |
| 2013 | -- | $65,230 |
| 2012 | -- | $65,230 |
| 2011 | -- | $65,230 |
| 2010 | -- | $65,230 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28714
Getting around
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Car-DependentNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Blue Ridge ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 5.4 mi
- 8/10Cane River MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.5 mi
- 5/10Mountain Heritage HighGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 6.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Blue Ridge
- Middle: Cane River
- 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.
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- North Carolina
- Yancey County
- Burnsville
- 28714
- 689 Bald Mountain Rd






