459 Old Yellow Mountain Rd

Marion, NC 28752

$699,000
Price
2
Beds
825 Sq. Ft.
$847 / Sq. Ft.
825
Sq. Ft.
$847
per Sq. Ft.
a front view of a house with garden
a view of a house with a yard
a view of a house with backyard and trees
front view of a house with a garden
a view of a yard with large trees
a backyard of a house with lots of green space
a view of balcony with chairs and wooden fence
a room with wooden floor table and chairs
a view of a forest from a balcony
a living room with furniture and a window
a living room with furniture and a fireplace
a bathroom with a bathtub and a shower
a view of a entryway with wooden floor
a bathroom with a granite countertop sink and a window
a living room with furniture a flat screen tv and a fireplace
a view of entryway an entryway and livingroom
a view of entryway and hall with wooden floor
a view of living room with furniture
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a refrigerator a stove and a wooden floors
a kitchen with a stove and a microwave
a close view of water heater room
a view of walk in closet with clothes and shoes
a close up of a plant in a garden
a plant view in yard
a view of a forest with trees in the background
a big yard with lots of green space and white house

Description

Owner Financing Possible! Tucked into +/- 56 acres of Appalachian beauty, this off-grid hemlock log cabin is your rustic dream come true. Energy-efficient and self-sustaining, it features a stone fireplace, walnut floors, granite counters, propane cookstove, kitchen woodstove, and on-demand hot water. A main-floor bedroom and bath offer comfort, while a cozy loft welcomes guests. Gravity-fed spring water, septic, and generator-ready power keep life simple. With streams, springs, garden space, and...Owner Financing Possible! Tucked into +/- 56 acres of Appalachian beauty, this off-grid hemlock log cabin is your rustic dream come true. Energy-efficient and self-sustaining, it features a stone fireplace, walnut floors, granite counters, propane cookstove, kitchen woodstove, and on-demand hot water. A main-floor bedroom and bath offer comfort, while a cozy loft welcomes guests. Gravity-fed spring water, septic, and generator-ready power keep life simple. With streams, springs, garden space, and a fenced poultry coop, it's ideal for a homestead or retreat. Borders 246 acres of US Forest Service land for private hiking/hunting. Perfect for a family compound, off grid getaway or a hunters paradise. 20 Minutes to Downtown Marion and minutes to Altapass Orchard, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, Boone & more. Come claim your slice of Appalachian heaven! O
  1. Listed by Timothy Johnson • Black Bear Realty WNC • timjbbr@gmail.com
  2. Listed by Shane Kamer • Black Bear Realty WNC

Property Details for 459 Old Yellow Mountain Road

Architectural Style
Cabin
Waterfront Features
None
View
Mountain(s)
Parking Features
Driveway
Subdivision Name
None
LISTING UPDATED: 10/09/2025 11:22 AM

Property Details for 459 Old Yellow Mountain Road

StatusActive
MLS #4269848
Days on Market231
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2015
Lot Size56.00 AC / 2,439,360 SF
CountyMcDowell County

Location

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Building Information for 459 Old Yellow Mountain Road

Stories-Year Built2015Building Size-Lot Size56.00 AC / 2,439,360 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,587 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,407

Property Taxes

$180

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 459 Old Yellow Mountain Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -82.0158943
  • Zoning: OU
  • Latitude: 35.84959925
  • Directions: Take 221 from Marion traveling north. Once you pass the turnoff for 226 travel 3.2 miles and take a left on Peppers Creek Road. Then travel 1.3 MI and take a left on Old Yellow Mountain Road. Travel a half mile to the house, the house will be on the left. There are two creek crossings to get to the house and the road is an earth Road. GPS will get you there.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $313,990.00
  • Parcel Number: 1707-00-56-9918
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: West McDowell
  • High School: McDowell
  • Elementary School: North Cove
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage YN: No
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Elevation: 1500
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 825.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 825
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 350
  • Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 350
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 825.0
  • Lot Features: Adjoins Forest, Creek Front, Hilly, Level, Private, Creek/Stream, Wooded
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 28
  • Road Responsibility: Other - See Remarks
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Restrictions: N/A
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Utilities: Propane
  • Water Source: Spring
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Construction Materials: Stone, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch
  • Road Surface Type: Dirt, Gravel
  • Roof: Metal
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Gas Water Heater
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Other Equipment: Fuel Tank(s), Generator Hookup
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Propane, Other - See Remarks
  • Laundry Features: None
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Kitchen, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: No
  • Bedroom Main: 1
  • Bedroom Upper: 1
  • Full Bath Main: 1
  • Half Bath Main: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 5.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 3
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main

Property History for 459 Old Yellow Mountain Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 13, 2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4269848

$699,000—
Aug 16, 2023

Withdrawn

CANOPY #4001307

$898,500—
Feb 14, 2023

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4001307

$899,000—
Aug 22, 2020

Withdrawn

CANOPY #3488708

$350,000—
Mar 26, 2019

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3488708

$550,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/13/2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4269848

$699,000
08/16/2023

Withdrawn

CANOPY #4001307

$898,500
02/14/2023

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4001307

$899,000
08/22/2020

Withdrawn

CANOPY #3488708

$350,000
03/26/2019

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3488708

$550,000

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

Public Records for 459 Old Yellow Mountain Road

Taxable ValueLand$180,000Additions$133,990Total$313,990
Tax Record2025$2,160 ($180 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,149 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,149 SqFtStories2Lot Size2,613,600 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2015CountyMCDOWELLAPN1707-00-56-9918Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 459 Old Yellow Mountain Road

This home is within Mcdowell County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
North Cove Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
West Mcdowell Junior High School
Public - 6 to 8
Mcdowell High School
Public - 9 to 12
Eastfield Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
North Cove Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

West Mcdowell Junior High School
Public6 to 8

Mcdowell High School
Public9 to 12

Eastfield Elementary School
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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More information about 459 Old Yellow Mountain Road, Marion, NC 28752

459 Old Yellow Mountain Road is a single family home for sale in Marion, NC 28752. This property was listed for sale on June 13, 2025 by Black Bear Realty WNC, it's currently listed at $699,000. This listing's school district is Mcdowell County School District. Nearby schools include North Cove Elementary School, West Mcdowell Junior High School and Mcdowell High School. 459 Old Yellow Mountain Road is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 825 sqft single family home built in 2015.

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