189 Poverty Branch Rd

1,996 Sq. Ft.
$425 / Sq. Ft.
1,996
Sq. Ft.
$425
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Discover unrivaled privacy in this private 2BR, 2BA mountain home, gracefully situated on 17 sprawling acres near Barnardsville, less than 30 minutes from Asheville. Wake each morning to the beauty of the fog rolling through the valley. This home offers comfortable living with a finished basement—perfect for guests or a recreation room. Enjoy morning coffee from the treehouse deck or evening gatherings on the expansive patio to marvel at a starry sky uninterrupted by city lights. Explore multiple...Discover unrivaled privacy in this private 2BR, 2BA mountain home, gracefully situated on 17 sprawling acres near Barnardsville, less than 30 minutes from Asheville. Wake each morning to the beauty of the fog rolling through the valley. This home offers comfortable living with a finished basement—perfect for guests or a recreation room. Enjoy morning coffee from the treehouse deck or evening gatherings on the expansive patio to marvel at a starry sky uninterrupted by city lights. Explore multiple ATV trails to discover private camping sites and a cleared ridgetop with a wildlife food plot for the deer and turkeys that meander through the yard. Adventure is at your fingertips with Navitat, Pisgah National Forest, and the Blue Ridge Parkway all just a short drive away. This property offers total mountain solitude and a place to create lasting memories in the heart of WNC. Don’t let this mountain sanctuary pass you by—schedule your private tour today and experience the serenity for yourself!
  1. Listed by Crystal Garland • RE/MAX RESULTS
    P: (828)-284-0186 C: (828)-284-0186 Crystal.garland@remax.net

Property Details for 189 Poverty Branch Road

View
Mountain(s), Year Round
Parking Features
Driveway
Subdivision Name
none
LISTING UPDATED: 03/12/2026 05:02 AM

Property Details for 189 Poverty Branch Road

StatusActive
MLS #4354105
Days on Market26
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2001
Lot Size17.13 AC / 746,182 SF
CountyBuncombe County

Location

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Building Information for 189 Poverty Branch Road

Stories-Year Built2001Building Size-Lot Size17.13 AC / 746,182 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,396 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,275

Property Taxes

$121

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 189 Poverty Branch Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -82.443431
  • Zoning: OU
  • Latitude: 35.789622
  • Directions: From I-26 take Exit 15 toward Barnardsville to left turn on Poverty Branch Rd. Go approximately 1.2 miles and turn right. Look for directional sign-
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $189,300.00
  • Parcel Number: 9776-90-0016-00000
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: North Buncombe
  • High School: North Buncombe
  • Elementary School: Barnardsville/N. Windy Ridge
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage YN: No
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Elevation: 2000
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1008.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 988.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1008
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 1996.0
  • Lot Features: Green Area, Hilly, Private, Rolling Slope, Sloped, Wooded, Views, Other - See Remarks
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: No
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 48
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
  • Development Status: Completed
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Additional Parcels Description: 9775-99-4599-00000
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Land Included YN: Yes
  • Proposed Special Assessment: No
  • Restrictions: No Restrictions
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Propane
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete, Gravel
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer
  • Levels: One
  • Other Equipment: Fuel Tank - Leased, Fuel Tank - Owned
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump
  • Heating: Central, Electric, Heat Pump
  • Interior Features: Attic Other, Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Storage
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Laundry Room, Sink
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Door Features: Insulated Door(s), Screen Door(s), Sliding Doors
  • Window Features: Insulated Window(s)
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access, Walk-Up Access
  • Bedroom Main: 2
  • Full Bath Basement: 1
  • Full Bath Main: 1
  • Half Bath Main: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 11.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Types: Laundry
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 8
  • Room Types: Den
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 9
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 10
  • Room Types: Flex Space
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 11
  • Room Types: Bed/Bonus
  • Room Level: Basement

Property History for 189 Poverty Branch Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 10, 2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4354105

$849,000
Dec 31, 2025

Expired

CANOPY #4276020

$849,000
Aug 8, 2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4276020

$869,000
Jul 1, 2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4276020

$879,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/10/2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4354105

$849,000
12/31/2025

Expired

CANOPY #4276020

$849,000
08/08/2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4276020

$869,000
07/01/2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4276020

$879,000

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

Public Records for 189 Poverty Branch Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$1,451 ($121 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,004 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,004 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt980 SqFtStories1Lot Size84,942 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2001ZoningDEED DATE: 03CountyBUNCOMBEAPN9776-90-0016-00000

Schools near 189 Poverty Branch Road

This home is within Buncombe County Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 5 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Barnardsville Elementary
PublicPK to 4

North Windy Ridge
Public5 to 6

North Buncombe Middle
Public7 to 8

North Buncombe High
Public9 to 12

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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189 Poverty Branch Road is a single family home for sale in Barnardsville, NC 28709. This property was listed for sale on March 10, 2026 by RE/MAX RESULTS, it's currently listed at $849,000. This listing's school district is Buncombe County Schools. Nearby schools include Barnardsville Elementary, North Windy Ridge and North Buncombe Middle. 189 Poverty Branch Road is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,996 sqft single family home built in 2001.

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