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Last Sold Price
1 bed1,279 sqft$340/sqft
501 Sandy Branch Rd, Bakersville, NC 28705
Single FamilyProperty Type
15.09 acresLot Size
1940Year Built
$340/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Time to live out those homestead dreams in this 1940s farmhouse nestled in the mountains of Bakersville. Easily accessible gravel drive and end-of-road privacy lead to 15 unrestricted acres. Farmhouse is banked by pastures and woodlands that run to the east and west ridges for privacy and protection. Nice flowing creek runs through the heart of the property, which once supported a small pond. Bring your horses, goats, and chickens! Multiple barns as well as detached art studio overlooking the creek...Time to live out those homestead dreams in this 1940s farmhouse nestled in the mountains of Bakersville. Easily accessible gravel drive and end-of-road privacy lead to 15 unrestricted acres. Farmhouse is banked by pastures and woodlands that run to the east and west ridges for privacy and protection. Nice flowing creek runs through the heart of the property, which once supported a small pond. Bring your horses, goats, and chickens! Multiple barns as well as detached art studio overlooking the creek and pastures. Farmhouse boasts wood floors and stainless steel appliances. Previous owner installed a heat pump in 2018 with propane backup and new septic system in 2017 per septic report. Spring-fed water system with UV filtration system installed. Master on main with 2 bonus rooms upstairs. Full unfinished basement provides plenty of storage. Copy and paste link for 360 Matterport tour: https://my.matterport.com/show/? m=JXF9ggTS6L1&mls=1
  • Listed by: • LandCrazy.com james@landcrazy.com
Listing closed: 08/31/2021 12:00 AM • Source: CANOPY, MLS#: 3738378

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$275,000

Avg days on market

80

Sale-to-list ratio

90.7%

Bakersville, NC

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Location

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Property Information for 501 Sandy Branch Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Parking Features: Carport
  • Community Features: None
  • Subdivision Name: none
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Lot Size: 15.09 AC / 657,320 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water Body Name: Creek
  • Longitude: -82.119516
  • Zoning: None
  • Latitude: 36.021407
  • Directions: l26 W to exit 9. Take 19E to Burnsville/Spruce Pine for 18 miles and then left on HWY 226 N. Take 226 for 9 miles to right on Maple St and then right on SR1211/N Mitchell Ave. Follow for 1.8 miles to left on Sandy Branch. Driveway will be approximately .6 miles on the left. See sign for 501 Sandy Branch.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Name: 0
  • HOA Phone: 999-999-9999
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • HOA Subject To Dues: No
  • Tax Assessed Value: $219,200.00
  • Parcel Number: 0874-00-71-6373
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Unspecified
  • High School: Unspecified
  • Elementary School: Unspecified
Parking
  • Parking: Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking: Carport YN: Yes
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: mls.ricohtours.com/c8dc7a93-6bd8-40c5-90a7-cfc02c477e8f
Property
Lot Information
  • Elevation: 2500
  • 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 Basement: 1178
  • Sq Ft Unheated Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 1678
  • Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 500
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 1279.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Creek Front, Pasture, Private, Rolling Slope, Creek/Stream
  • Lot Size Acres: 15.09
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 48
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Plat Book Slide: 3/26
  • Plat Reference Section Pages: 3/26
  • Restrictions: No Restrictions
  • Restrictions Description: No Restrictions
Green Features
  • Green Verification Count: 1
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Water Source: Spring
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Fence, Fire Pit
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
  • Roof: None
  • Horse Amenities: Stable(s)
  • Other Structures: Barn(s), Feed Barn, Outbuilding, Shed(s)
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Filtration System, Oven, Refrigerator
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Fireplace Features: Fire Pit
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Basement
  • Bedroom Basement: 0
  • Bedroom Main: 1
  • Bedroom Upper: 0
  • Full Bath Basement: 0
  • Full Bath Main: 1
  • Full Bath Upper: 0
  • Half Bath Basement: 0
  • Half Bath Main: 1
  • Half Bath Upper: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 10.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Basement
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 2
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Half
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Dining Area
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 8
  • Room Types: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main
Room 9
  • Room Types: Bonus Room
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 10
  • Room Types: Family Room
  • Room Level: Upper

Property History for 501 Sandy Branch Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 31, 2021

Closed

CANOPY #3738378

$435,000
Aug 30, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1470879132

$450,000

+31.9% / yr

May 22, 2021

Expired

CANOPY #3739818

$399,111
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/31/2021

Closed

CANOPY #3738378

$435,000
08/30/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1470879132

$450,000

+31.9% / yr

05/22/2021

Expired

CANOPY #3739818

$399,111

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

Public Records for 501 Sandy Branch Road

Taxable ValueLand$124,300Additions$324,700Total$449,000
Tax Record2026$2,874 ($239 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,580 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,580 SqFtStories1Lot Size656,014 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940Year Renovated1940CountyMITCHELLAPN0874-00-71-6373

Schools near 501 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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$435,000
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1,279
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419,918
29,621
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