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3 beds1,279 sqft

1285 Sandy Branch Rd, Bakersville, NC 28705

Single FamilyProperty Type
8.46 acresLot Size
1971Year Built
$266/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Assumable mortgage 2.99% rate on $268,172. Nestled on 8.458 beautiful acres in Mitchell County, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers peaceful country living with thoughtful updates throughout. Priced at $350,000, the home features original hardwood floors, new plumbing, new windows, a whole-home water filtration system, & a cozy brick fireplace with a buck stove, propane gas logs, & two monitor heaters for versatile heating. The spacious country kitchen invites gatherings, while the sunroom & living...Assumable mortgage 2.99% rate on $268,172. Nestled on 8.458 beautiful acres in Mitchell County, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers peaceful country living with thoughtful updates throughout. Priced at $350,000, the home features original hardwood floors, new plumbing, new windows, a whole-home water filtration system, & a cozy brick fireplace with a buck stove, propane gas logs, & two monitor heaters for versatile heating. The spacious country kitchen invites gatherings, while the sunroom & living area offer quiet places to relax. The land includes pasture, gentle slopes, mountain views, & a charming branch along the boundary. Outbuildings include a barn, a 320 sq ft workshop & a cellar with upper storage. Two driveways provide easy access, with parking for multiple vehicles, plus an RV hookup with separate septic and power. With no HOA or restrictions, high-speed internet, and a location outside the flood zone, this move-in-ready property combines comfort, charm, & rural freedom.
  • Listed by: • Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Asheville-North chris.purser@allentate.com
  • Listed by: • Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Asheville-North
Listing closed: 08/28/2025 12:00 AM • Source: CANOPY, MLS#: 4246881
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Property Taxes

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Property Information for 1285 Sandy Branch Road

Property Details

  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • Subdivision Name: None

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1971
  • Lot Size: 8.46 AC / 368,430 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Water Body Name: Creek
  • Longitude: -82.110247
  • Latitude: 36.018672
  • Directions: To get from Burnsville, NC to 1285 Sandy Branch Road in Bakersville, start by heading north on NC-197 out of downtown Burnsville. Stay on NC-197 North for approximately 11 miles as it winds through the mountains. When you reach the intersection near Red Hill Grocery, turn left onto NC-226 North and continue for about 3.7 miles. Next, turn left onto Beans Creek Road and drive for approximately 1.8 miles. Then, make a left onto Melton Branch Road and follow it for about 0.3 miles. Continue straight until you reach 1285 Sandy Branch Road, which will be on your left.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • HOA Subject To Dues: No
  • Tax Assessed Value: $273,400.00
  • Parcel Number: 0884-00-00-2334
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Bowman
  • High School: Mitchell
  • Elementary School: Gouge
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage YN: No
  • Garage Main Level YN: No

Property

Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1279.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1279
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 1279.0
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Creek Front, Hilly, Level, Private, Creek/Stream, Wooded, Views
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 48
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: Qualify
  • Senior Community YN: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Propane, Wired Internet Available
  • Water Source: Well

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Chain Link
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
  • Roof: Metal
  • Other Structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding, Tractor Shed, Workshop
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Filtration System, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer
  • Levels: One
  • Other Equipment: Fuel Tank(s), Generator
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Kerosene, Propane, Wood Stove
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: No
  • Bedroom Main: 3
  • Full Bath Main: 1
  • Half Bath Main: 1

Room Information

Room Information
  • Room Count: 8.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Half
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Types: Den
  • Room Level: Main
Room 8
  • Room Types: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main

Property History for 1285 Sandy Branch Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 28, 2025

Closed

CANOPY #4246881

$340,000—
Aug 7, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1911368730

$340,000

+5.4% / yr

May 22, 2025

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #4246881

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/28/2025

Closed

CANOPY #4246881

$340,000
08/07/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1911368730

$340,000

+5.4% / yr

05/22/2025

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #4246881

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Public Records for 1285 Sandy Branch Road

Taxable Value

Land

$83,500

Additions

$189,900
Total$273,400

Tax Record

2026

$1,750 ($146 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

0

Lot Size

348,480 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

County

MITCHELL

APN

0884-00-00-2334

Schools near 1285 Sandy Branch Road

This home is within Mitchell County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 2
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 3 to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Gouge Primary
PublicPK to 2

Bowman Middle
Public5 to 8

Mitchell High
Public9 to 12

Deyton Elementary
Public3 to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Asheville-North

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