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3 beds3,856 sqft$124/sqft
159 Cow Branch Rd, Green Mountain, NC 28740
Single FamilyProperty Type
11.5 acresLot Size
1987Year Built
$124/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Stately home nestled on a hill surrounded by lovely trees, peace and quiet. Large home is perfect for entertaining. Upscale kitchen with custom cabinets, granite counter tops, commercial stove and island. Formal dining room and bonus/game room with full bath and bar area. One covered porch and 2 decks, back deck is perfect for summer BBQ's. Main bedroom features fireplace, private deck/balcony, his and her closets. Main bathroom has a shower and large jetted tub for relaxing. Spacious laundry room...Stately home nestled on a hill surrounded by lovely trees, peace and quiet. Large home is perfect for entertaining. Upscale kitchen with custom cabinets, granite counter tops, commercial stove and island. Formal dining room and bonus/game room with full bath and bar area. One covered porch and 2 decks, back deck is perfect for summer BBQ's. Main bedroom features fireplace, private deck/balcony, his and her closets. Main bathroom has a shower and large jetted tub for relaxing. Spacious laundry room with freezer. Two car garage with room for storage. Level front and side yard with raised beds for gardening. Abundant wildlife on this surveyed 11.5 acres with small creek at bottom of property. Seller is offering a $15,000. credit for updates.
  • Listed by: • Alpine Real Estate Company Inc info@alpinerealestatecompany.com
Listing closed: 02/21/2023 12:00 AM • Source: CANOPY, MLS#: 3897251

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$520,000

Avg days on market

64

Sale-to-list ratio

94.5%

Green Mountain, NC

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Location

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Property Information for 159 Cow Branch Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • View: Long Range, Mountain(s), Winter
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage
  • Community Features: None
  • Subdivision Name: none
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Lot Size: 11.50 AC / 500,940 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -82.199287
  • Latitude: 35.975666
  • Directions: From Bakersville, take Hwy 226 N for 5.5 miles, turn left on Hwy 197S for 1.5 miles. Make left onto Double Island Road. Go 3.7miles to Cow Branch Road make a left. First drive on left, house #159. Property is in Yancey County. Gate at bottom of driveway.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • HOA Subject To Dues: No
  • Tax Assessed Value: $327,410.00
  • Parcel Number: 085200352635.000
  • City Taxes Paid To: Burnsville
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: East Yancey
  • High School: Mountain Heritage
  • Elementary School: Micaville
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Main Level YN: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Elevation: 2500
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 3856.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Garage: 881
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1550
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 2306
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 3856.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Level, Private, Sloped, Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 11.5
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 41
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
  • Development Status: Completed
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Proposed Special Assessment: No
  • Restrictions: No Restrictions
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: Other - See Remarks
  • Exterior Features: Other - See Remarks
  • Construction Materials: Brick Partial, Vinyl
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Levels: Two
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Propane
  • Interior Features: Attic Stairs Pulldown, Entrance Foyer, Pantry
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Fireplace Features: Primary Bedroom, Recreation Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Door Features: Insulated Door(s)
  • Window Features: Insulated Window(s)
  • Flooring: Laminate, Marble, Tile, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: No
  • Bedroom Upper: 3
  • Full Bath Main: 0
  • Full Bath Upper: 2
  • Half Bath Main: 1
  • Half Bath Upper: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 11.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Half
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 5
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 7
  • Room Types: Mud
  • Room Level: Main
Room 8
  • Room Types: Bonus Room
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 9
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 10
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 11
  • Room Types: Recreation Room
  • Room Level: Upper
Rental
Rent Information
  • Security Features: Security System

Property History for 159 Cow Branch Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 21, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1506437675

$480,000
Feb 21, 2023

Closed

CANOPY #3897251

$480,000
Jan 18, 2023

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #3897251

DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/21/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1506437675

$480,000
02/21/2023

Closed

CANOPY #3897251

$480,000
01/18/2023

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #3897251

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 159 Cow Branch Road

Taxable ValueLand$127,100Additions$266,600Total$393,700
Tax Record2025$2,283 ($190 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt3,824 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,824 SqFtStories2Lot Size500,940 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1987Year Renovated1994CountyYANCEYAPN085200352635.000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 159 Cow Branch Road

This home is within Yancey County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Micaville Elementary
PublicK to 5

Yancey County Learning Academy
PublicK to 8

Mountain Heritage High
Public9 to 12

Burnsville Elementary
PublicPK 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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