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3 beds2,264 sqft

871 Rich Knob Rd, Spruce Pine, NC 28777

Single FamilyProperty Type
1.17 acresLot Size
1980Year Built
$194/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$450/yrHOA Fees

Description

Nestled in the high country, this A-frame chalet offers year-round mountain living with breathtaking long-range views, perfect well-suited for evenings on the porch. Situated on a spacious 1.17 acre lot, the home features a 2024 roof, fresh exterior paint, 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Inside, new solid hickory floors add warmth, while the updated kitchen blends modern appliances with an efficient design. Gather around the gorgeous stone fireplace for cozy nights. On the main is the level primary...Nestled in the high country, this A-frame chalet offers year-round mountain living with breathtaking long-range views, perfect well-suited for evenings on the porch. Situated on a spacious 1.17 acre lot, the home features a 2024 roof, fresh exterior paint, 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Inside, new solid hickory floors add warmth, while the updated kitchen blends modern appliances with an efficient design. Gather around the gorgeous stone fireplace for cozy nights. On the main is the level primary suite, upper level suite featuring it's own deck or lower level suite featuring a wood stove and expansive living area- great for movie nights. Outside, enjoy the expansive deck with mountain vistas or the patio off the primary suite. With easy access to the Blue Ridge Parkway and Linville Falls, the home blends adventure with relaxation. Whether hosting dinner parties, sipping cocoa by the fire or exploring nature, this chalet is designed for creating lasting memories. Comes furnished!
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Listing closed: 07/17/2025 12:00 AM • Source: High Country Association of REALTORS, MLS#: 255124
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$380,000

Avg days on market

55

Sale-to-list ratio

87.3%

Spruce Pine, NC

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Location

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Property Information for 871 Rich Knob Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $2,262 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: AFrame
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel, NoGarage, Private
  • View: Yes
  • Subdivision Name: Rich Knob East
  • View: LongRange, Mountains, Residential

Building Information

  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Lot Size: 1.17 AC / 50,965 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Directions: From 19, turn onto Crabtree Creek Rd. Follow 5 miles to turn onto McKinney Mine Road. Go 2.3 miles to stop sign. Turn left and take immediate right at fork onto Doc Howell Rd. Go .5 miles to turn onto Rich Knob. Follow Rich Knob for .6 miles to driveway on the left. From downtown Little Switzerland, turn right onto Chestnut Grove Church Rd, go .9 miles to turn right onto Doc Howell then follow above directions. GPS works.
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
  • Postal Code: 28777
  • Road Frontage Type: PrivateRoad
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
  • MLS Area Major: 12-ToeRvr SprPn-Cane Crk-Frk Mtn-Lit Rck Crk-MITCHLL)
  • MLS Area Minor: Newland
  • Accessibility Features: Two or More Access Exits
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 0788-00-25-2585
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Association Fee: $450.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Rich Knob Home Owners Association
  • Association: Yes
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,262
  • Tax Assessed Value: 359100
  • Tax Book Number: 621/627
  • Tax Legal Description: ACRES= 1.17 RICH KNOB FARMS
School Information
  • Elementary School: Greenlee Primary
  • High School: Mitchell
  • Middle Or Junior School: Harris
Parking
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 5.0
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces: 5.0
  • Other Parking: The driveway is a loop.

Property

Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1380.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 884.0
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Cul-De-Sac, Green Area, Level, Rolling Slope, Sloped, Views
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.17
  • Lot Size Area: 1.17
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 2264.0
  • Elevation: 3500
Property and Assessments
  • Other Structures: None
  • Senior Community: No
  • Year Built: 1980
  • New Construction: No
  • Documents Available: Disclosures, HoaDocuments, RestrictiveCovenants, SellersPropertyDisclosure
  • Human Modified: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: SepticTank
  • Utilities: HighSpeedInternetAvailable, SepticAvailable
  • Water Source: CommunityCoop

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: GravelDriveway
  • Community Features: LongTermRentalAllowed, ShortTermRentalAllowed
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Construction Materials: WoodSiding, WoodFrame
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Multiple
  • Roof: Architectural, Shingle
Interior Features
  • Levels: ThreeOrMore
  • Stories: 3
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Flooring: CeramicTile, LuxuryVinyl, LuxuryVinylPlank, Wood
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement: Finished
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Rooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: HeatPump
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Gas, HeatPump, Wood, WoodStove
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Two, Stone, WoodBurning
  • Laundry Features: MainLevel
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, ElectricCooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, TrashCompactor, Washer
  • Interior Features: VaultedCeilings
  • Window Features: Window Treatments

Property History for 871 Rich Knob Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 17, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1905727453

$440,000

+5.0% / yr

Jul 17, 2025

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #255124

$440,000—
Jul 17, 2025

Closed

CANOPY #4263972

$440,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/17/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1905727453

$440,000

+5.0% / yr

07/17/2025

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #255124

$440,000
07/17/2025

Closed

CANOPY #4263972

$440,000

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

Public Records for 871 Rich Knob Road

Taxable Value

Land

$70,000

Additions

$289,100
Total$359,100

Tax Record

2026

$2,298 ($192 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

3

Baths

3

Total Finished SqFt

2,120 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,120 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

50,965 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1980

Year Renovated

1980

County

MITCHELL

APN

0788-00-25-2585

Schools near 871 Rich Knob Road

This home is within Mitchell County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 2
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 3 to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Greenlee Primary
PublicPK to 2

Harris Middle
Public6 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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