540 Pound Mill Branch Rd

Burnsville, NC 28714

$215,000
Price
4
Beds
1,745 Sq. Ft.
$123 / Sq. Ft.
1,745
Sq. Ft.
$123
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Step back in time to 1900 in this charming farmhouse, nestled in the peaceful Clearmont community of Yancey County. A spacious wrap-around porch invites you to spend your afternoons rocking, relaxing, and soaking in the mountain air. The property boasts beautiful acreage, and a generous front yard filled with mature fruit trees, a large tobacco barn, and a utility building — both wired for electricity — offering endless possibilities for hobbies, storage, or creative projects. Inside, you’ll find...Step back in time to 1900 in this charming farmhouse, nestled in the peaceful Clearmont community of Yancey County. A spacious wrap-around porch invites you to spend your afternoons rocking, relaxing, and soaking in the mountain air. The property boasts beautiful acreage, and a generous front yard filled with mature fruit trees, a large tobacco barn, and a utility building — both wired for electricity — offering endless possibilities for hobbies, storage, or creative projects. Inside, you’ll find a home ready for your personal touch. While updates & TLC are needed, this incredible price gives you the freedom to restore and customize it into a warm, cozy heirloom for generations to enjoy. Located just 7 miles from Burnsville and 50 miles from Asheville, you’ll enjoy the best of both worlds — a serene, simple country lifestyle with the convenience of nearby towns. Come see why this is more than just a house — it’s the beginning of your next chapter in peaceful mountain living.
  1. Listed by Susan Buchanan • Carolina Mountain Realty, Inc. • spbuchanan59@gmail.com

Property Details for 540 Pound Mill Branch Road

Architectural Style
Farmhouse
Waterfront Features
None
Parking Features
Driveway
Subdivision Name
None
LISTING UPDATED: 01/15/2026 01:30 PM

Property Details for 540 Pound Mill Branch Road

StatusActive
MLS #4289450
Days on Market179
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1900
Lot Size4.05 AC / 176,418 SF
CountyYancey County

Location

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Building Information for 540 Pound Mill Branch Road

Stories-Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size4.05 AC / 176,418 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,146 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,048

Property Taxes

$98

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 540 Pound Mill Branch Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -82.295771
  • Latitude: 35.968342
  • Directions: From Burnsville take NC-197 north for 4 miles. Turn left onto Clearmont School Road and travel 1 mile. Turn left again onto Pound Mill Branch Road. After .6 miles, the residence, 540 Pound Mill Branch Road is located on the right.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • HOA Subject To Dues: No
  • Tax Assessed Value: $206,500.00
  • Parcel Number: 082200438526000
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Cane River
  • High School: Mountain Heritage
  • Elementary School: Blue Ridge
Parking
  • Parking: Open Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage YN: No
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Elevation: 2500
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1745.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1745
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 514
  • Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 514
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 1745.0
  • Lot Features: Creek Front, Orchard(s), Hilly, Level, Sloped, Wooded
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: Medium
  • Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 43
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Land Included YN: Yes
  • Plat Reference Section Pages: 33
Green Features
  • Green Verification Count: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Wired Internet Available
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Wrap Around
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Roof: Metal
  • Entry Location MLS: Main
  • Other Structures: Barn(s)
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
  • Levels: Two
  • Other Equipment: Fuel Tank - Owned
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Kerosene, Wood Stove
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Fireplace Features: Electric
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Door Features: Insulated Door(s), Sliding Doors, Storm Door(s)
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Laminate, Linoleum, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: No
  • Bedroom Main: 3
  • Bedroom Upper: 1
  • Full Bath Main: 1
  • Half Bath Main: 0
  • Half Bath Upper: 1
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 1.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main

Property History for 540 Pound Mill Branch Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 18, 2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4289450

$215,000—
Aug 8, 2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4289450

$225,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/18/2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4289450

$215,000
08/08/2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4289450

$225,000

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

Public Records for 540 Pound Mill Branch Road

Taxable ValueLand$103,500Additions$103,000Total$206,500
Tax Record2025$1,177 ($98 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,752 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,752 SqFtStories2Lot Size204,732 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900CountyYANCEYAPN082200438526.000

Schools near 540 Pound Mill Branch Road

This home is within Yancey County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Clearmont Elementary
Public - K to 5
Yancey County Learning Academy
Public - K to 8
Mountain Heritage High
Public - 9 to 12
Burnsville Elementary
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Clearmont Elementary
PublicK to 5

Yancey County Learning Academy
PublicK to 8

Mountain Heritage High
Public9 to 12

Burnsville Elementary
PublicPK to 5

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More information about 540 Pound Mill Branch Road, Burnsville, NC 28714

540 Pound Mill Branch Road is a single family home for sale in Burnsville, NC 28714. This property was listed for sale on August 8, 2025 by Carolina Mountain Realty, Inc., it's currently listed at $215,000. This listing's school district is Yancey County School District. Nearby schools include Clearmont Elementary, Yancey County Learning Academy and Mountain Heritage High. 540 Pound Mill Branch Road is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 1,745 sqft single family home built in 1900.

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