40 Shook Cove Rd

2,168 Sq. Ft.
$272 / Sq. Ft.
2,168
Sq. Ft.
$272
per Sq. Ft.

Description

At the end of a quiet gravel road, where three mountains seem to hold hands around a lush valley, sits 40 Shook Cove Rd., a place that feels like you’ve arrived at the edge of the world. Tucked into the historic farming community of Big Sandy Mush, this postcard perfect valley remains largely untouched, still stewarded by original settler families. Sparkling creeks wind through rolling pastures and wildflower-filled meadows, while conserved mountain lands stretch beyond your reach, creating a rare...At the end of a quiet gravel road, where three mountains seem to hold hands around a lush valley, sits 40 Shook Cove Rd., a place that feels like you’ve arrived at the edge of the world. Tucked into the historic farming community of Big Sandy Mush, this postcard perfect valley remains largely untouched, still stewarded by original settler families. Sparkling creeks wind through rolling pastures and wildflower-filled meadows, while conserved mountain lands stretch beyond your reach, creating a rare sense of seclusion. Wildlife flourishes here, and the elevation brings refreshingly cool summer air and peaceful winter snowfalls. Set on Newfound Mountain at the end of the valley, this timber-frame cabin rests on a private, wooded tract surrounded by forest and seasonal mountain views. The setting offers remarkable privacy while remaining within easy reach of Asheville, Waynesville, and endless outdoor adventure. Inside, the open-concept main level welcomes you with a warm living area, dining space, and fully equipped kitchen designed for gathering, conversation, and long, unhurried evenings. Thoughtful craftsmanship, quality finishes, and modern fixtures blend rustic character with contemporary comfort across three levels of flexible living space. Two private primary suites with ensuite baths anchor the upper and lower levels, offering retreat-like privacy for owners and guests alike. The main level includes two additional bedrooms with a shared bath, while a loft-style living area overlooks the great room below. The walkout basement adds a spacious living and game room with a wood stove, creating the perfect cozy gathering spot on cooler mountain nights. Outdoor living is where this home truly comes alive. A large wraparound deck with hot tub offers both covered and open-air spaces for dining, grilling, and lingering over sunsets. The yard features a fire pit for evenings under the stars, with hiking and exploration beginning on the property. Additional features include strong high-speed internet and ample parking. As a full-time residence, second home, or private mountain retreat, this home offers something increasingly rare, a place where nature still sets the rhythm of daily life, where creeks sparkle, wildflowers dance, and the mountains quietly hold you at the end of the road.
  1. Listed by Alexandra Schrank • RE/MAX Executive • brokeralexandra@gmail.com

Property Details for 40 Shook Cove Road

Architectural Style
Cabin
View
Long Range, Mountain(s), Winter
Parking Features
Driveway, Parking Space(s)
Subdivision Name
none
LISTING UPDATED: 02/22/2026 06:20 PM

Property Details for 40 Shook Cove Road

StatusActive
MLS #4339815
Days on Market32
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2002
Lot Size9.45 AC / 411,641 SF
CountyBuncombe County

Location

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Building Information for 40 Shook Cove Road

Stories-Year Built2002Building Size-Lot Size9.45 AC / 411,641 SF

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$2,881 per month

30 year fixed, 6.11% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,858

Property Taxes

$23

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 40 Shook Cove Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -82.854823
  • Zoning: OU
  • Latitude: 35.656333
  • Directions: Patton Ave to Leicester Hwy - turn Right Leicester Hwy to NORTH Turkey Creek - L (about 9 miles). North Turkey Creek will branch left - STAY on the main road, now called Early’s Mtn. Rd, then Little Sandy and finally, Bald Creek Rd - continue on the main road the whole way despite name changes. Pavement ends. STAY STRAIGHT onto the dirt road - Garrett Cove Road...go to a block of mailboxes on left - about a mile.Turn right on Shook Cove. Go Straight through open gate Left at red rock w/#40
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $367,800.00
  • Parcel Number: 8751-56-1084-00000
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Joe P Eblen
  • High School: Clyde A Erwin
  • Elementary School: Leicester/Eblen
Parking
  • Parking: Open Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking: Other: (Parking Spaces: 3)
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage YN: No
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Elevation: 2500
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2168.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1232
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 1232
  • Sq Ft Unheated Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 1232
  • Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 936
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 2168.0
  • Lot Features: Hilly, Open Lot, Pasture, Private, Rolling Slope, Sloped, Steep Slope, 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: Private Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Plat Book Slide: 172
  • Plat Reference Section Pages: 105
  • Restrictions: Short Term Rental Allowed, Other - See Remarks
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Utilities: Propane
  • Water Source: Spring, Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Hot Tub, Storage
  • Construction Materials: Block, Hard Stucco, Log, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Covered, Front Porch, Porch, Rear Porch, Side Porch, Wrap Around
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Roof: Metal
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Other Equipment: Fuel Tank - Owned
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Heating: Electric, Heat Pump, Propane, Wood Stove
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Fireplace Features: Fire Pit, Great Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Interior Entry
  • Bedroom Basement: 0
  • Bedroom Main: 2
  • Bedroom Upper: 1
  • Full Bath Basement: 0
  • Full Bath Main: 1
  • Full Bath Upper: 1
  • Half Bath Basement: 0
  • Half Bath Main: 0
  • Half Bath Upper: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 19.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Basement
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 2
  • Room Types: Laundry
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 3
  • Room Types: Mud
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 4
  • Room Types: Recreation Room
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 5
  • Room Types: Utility Room
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 6
  • Room Types: Workshop
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 7
  • Room Types: Bar/Entertainment
  • Room Level: Main
Room 8
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 9
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 10
  • Room Types: Breakfast
  • Room Level: Main
Room 11
  • Room Types: Dining Area
  • Room Level: Main
Room 12
  • Room Types: Great Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 13
  • Room Types: Great Room-Two Story
  • Room Level: Main
Room 14
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 15
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 16
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 17
  • Room Types: Bonus Room
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 18
  • Room Types: Loft
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 19
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper

Property History for 40 Shook Cove Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 17, 2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4339815

$589,000
May 11, 2020

Withdrawn

CANOPY #3585075

$339,000
Jan 24, 2020

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3585075

$365,000
Apr 30, 2019

Withdrawn

CANOPY #3472158

$480,000
Mar 26, 2019

Closed

CANOPY #3473916

$355,000
Mar 21, 2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #641365859

$355,000

+19.8% / yr

Feb 13, 2019

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3473916

Feb 12, 2019

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3472158

$480,000
Feb 12, 2019

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3473916

$365,000
Dec 29, 2016

Closed

CANOPY #3158054

$75,000
Dec 29, 2016

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3158054

Mar 20, 2016

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3158054

$47,500
Dec 31, 2013

Expired

CANOPY #547023

$292,000
Dec 31, 2013

Expired

CANOPY #546931

$76,500
Dec 31, 2013

Expired

CANOPY #546930

$76,500
Aug 28, 2013

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #547023

$292,000
Aug 27, 2013

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #546931

$76,500
Aug 27, 2013

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #546930

$76,500
Sep 3, 2010

Closed

CANOPY #472008

$171,189
Aug 23, 2010

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #472008

Jul 30, 2010

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #472008

$184,900
Feb 16, 2007

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #218556301

$40,000

+17.7% / yr

Feb 16, 2007

Closed

CANOPY #372913

$40,000
Feb 12, 2007

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #372913

Jan 26, 2007

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #372913

$45,000
Dec 9, 2004

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #594904900

$28,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/17/2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4339815

$589,000
05/11/2020

Withdrawn

CANOPY #3585075

$339,000
01/24/2020

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3585075

$365,000
04/30/2019

Withdrawn

CANOPY #3472158

$480,000
03/26/2019

Closed

CANOPY #3473916

$355,000
03/21/2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #641365859

$355,000

+19.8% / yr

02/13/2019

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3473916

02/12/2019

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3472158

$480,000
02/12/2019

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3473916

$365,000
12/29/2016

Closed

CANOPY #3158054

$75,000
12/29/2016

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3158054

03/20/2016

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3158054

$47,500
12/31/2013

Expired

CANOPY #547023

$292,000
12/31/2013

Expired

CANOPY #546931

$76,500
12/31/2013

Expired

CANOPY #546930

$76,500
08/28/2013

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #547023

$292,000
08/27/2013

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #546931

$76,500
08/27/2013

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #546930

$76,500
09/03/2010

Closed

CANOPY #472008

$171,189
08/23/2010

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #472008

07/30/2010

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #472008

$184,900
02/16/2007

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #218556301

$40,000

+17.7% / yr

02/16/2007

Closed

CANOPY #372913

$40,000
02/12/2007

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #372913

01/26/2007

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #372913

$45,000
12/09/2004

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #594904900

$28,000

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Public Records for 40 Shook Cove Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$278 ($23 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size94,961 SqFtStyleResidentialZoningDEED DATE:12/CountyBUNCOMBEAPN8751-56-6227-00000

Schools near 40 Shook Cove 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
Leicester Elementary
PublicPK to 4

Eblen Intermediate School
Public5 to 6

Clyde A Erwin Middle School
Public7 to 8

Clyde A Erwin 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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40 Shook Cove Road is a single family home for sale in Leicester, NC 28748. This property was listed for sale on February 17, 2026 by RE/MAX Executive, it's currently listed at $589,000. It has been on the market for a total of 32 days and was last sold on March 26, 2019. This listing's school district is Buncombe County Schools. Nearby schools include Leicester Elementary, Eblen Intermediate School and Clyde A Erwin Middle School. 40 Shook Cove Road is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 2,168 sqft single family home built in 2002.

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