996 Halls Chapel Rd

1,168 Sq. Ft.
$655 / Sq. Ft.
1,168
Sq. Ft.
$655
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Rare, historic, hand hewn and chinking (1800's per seller) log cabin nestled on the South Toe River, that flows from Mt. Mitchell, highest mountain peak, east of the Mississippi River. This romantic log cabin was originally living off of Hwy 80 S, where the Laurel Heights community is. The history is, that it was a resting place for weary travelers to lodge overnight(per sellers and the info they have gathered, no documentation). It was moved(disassembled) in 1984, and reassembled, where its home...Rare, historic, hand hewn and chinking (1800's per seller) log cabin nestled on the South Toe River, that flows from Mt. Mitchell, highest mountain peak, east of the Mississippi River. This romantic log cabin was originally living off of Hwy 80 S, where the Laurel Heights community is. The history is, that it was a resting place for weary travelers to lodge overnight(per sellers and the info they have gathered, no documentation). It was moved(disassembled) in 1984, and reassembled, where its home is now, with over 1,000 feet of riverfront. The present owners has made many improvements assuring stability, with engineered, 200 cubic yards of concrete, metal roof, rustic beams, esthetic decorative wrought iron railings, with about 800 sq. ft of covered outdoor living/entertaining. It encompasses spacious 2 bedrooms, one with a wood stove, both have vaulted ceilings with beams, and wood floors. One and a half bath with claw ft. tub/shower, open style kitchen/dining with country brick floors. Generous living room with wood burning stove, and foyer, all viewing the river from both levels. Storage room with laundry on main level, outside of entrance door. Underneath is a large bonus area for outdoor entertaining, and river access for fishing, tubing, kayaking, or just absorbing nature in the serene riverside valley. The road is a quiet country road less traveled. This unique log cabin is a eccentric find for your paradise summer getaway or short term rental! Minimal damage from the storm and is now restored. The kitchen cabinets is a blank canvas, for your artistic touch. Possible studio apartment where shed is. Comes with furnishings and decor!
  1. Listed by Amanda Seaton • Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Burnville • amanda.seaton@howardhannatate.com

Property Details for 996 Halls Chapel Road

Architectural Style
Cabin
Waterfront Features
Covered structure
View
Water
Parking Features
Driveway, On Street, Parking Space(s)
Subdivision Name
None
LISTING UPDATED: 11/06/2025 10:33 PM

Property Details for 996 Halls Chapel Road

StatusActive
MLS #4314014
Days on Market128
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1984
Lot Size3.01 AC / 131,115 SF
CountyYancey County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Burnville
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Building Information for 996 Halls Chapel Road

Stories-Year Built1984Building Size-Lot Size3.01 AC / 131,115 SF

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$3,827 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,728

Property Taxes

$99

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 996 Halls Chapel Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water Body Name: South Toe River
  • Longitude: -82.173535
  • Latitude: 35.868806
  • Directions: Take 19 E towards Spruce Pine. Go about 8 miles, from Burnsville Town Square, turn right onto Sycamore Cir, .2 mi turn left onto Blue Rock Rd, 3.6 miles turn left onto Halls Chapel Rd. Destination will be about a mile on the right.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $288,200.00
  • Parcel Number: 075802969049000
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: East Yancey
  • High School: Mountain Heritage
  • Elementary School: South Toe
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Other: Parking at the road where steps go down to the house and across the street per seller.
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage YN: No
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Elevation: 2000
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1168.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 584
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 584
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 1168.0
  • Lot Features: Flood Plain/Bottom Land, River Front, Sloped, Wooded, Waterfront
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 47
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Additional Parcels Description: 075802958694000
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Proposed Special Assessment: No
  • Restrictions: Manufactured Home Not Allowed, Modular Not Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Wired Internet Available
  • Water Source: Spring
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Log
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Covered, Porch
  • Road Surface Type: Dirt, Stone, Paved
  • Roof: Metal
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater
  • Levels: Two
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Wood Stove
  • Interior Features: Kitchen Island
  • Laundry Features: Utility Room, Main Level
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Flooring: Brick, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space, Permanent, Pillar/Post/Pier, Slab
  • Basement YN: No
  • Bedroom Main: 0
  • Bedroom Upper: 2
  • Full Bath Main: 0
  • Full Bath Upper: 1
  • Half Bath Main: 1
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 3.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 3
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper
Rental
Rent Information
  • Security Features: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)

Property History for 996 Halls Chapel Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4314014

$765,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/17/2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4314014

$765,000

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

Public Records for 996 Halls Chapel Road

Taxable ValueLand$88,200Additions$115,100Total$203,300
Tax Record2025$1,189 ($99 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,120 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,120 SqFtStories2Lot Size56,192 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1984CountyYANCEYAPN075802969049.000

Schools near 996 Halls Chapel Road

This home is within Yancey County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
South Toe Elementary School
PublicK to 5

East Yancey Middle
Public6 to 8

Mountain Heritage High
Public9 to 12

Micaville Elementary
PublicK to 5

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996 Halls Chapel Road is a single family home for sale in Burnsville, NC 28714. This property was listed for sale on October 17, 2025 by Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Burnville, it's currently listed at $765,000. This listing's school district is Yancey County School District. Nearby schools include South Toe Elementary School, East Yancey Middle and Mountain Heritage High. 996 Halls Chapel Road is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,168 sqft single family home built in 1984.

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