Assumable mortgage 2.99% rate on $268,172. Nestled on 8.458 beautiful acres in Mitchell County, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers peaceful country living with thoughtful updates throughout. Priced at $350,000, the home features original hardwood floors, new plumbing, new windows, a whole-home water filtration system, & a cozy brick fireplace with a buck stove, propane gas logs, & two monitor heaters for versatile heating. The spacious country kitchen invites gatherings, while the sunroom & living area offer quiet places to relax. The land includes pasture, gentle slopes, mountain views, & a charming branch along the boundary. Outbuildings include a barn, a 320 sq ft workshop & a cellar with upper storage. Two driveways provide easy access, with parking for multiple vehicles, plus an RV hookup with separate septic and power. With no HOA or restrictions, high-speed internet, and a location outside the flood zone, this move-in-ready property combines comfort, charm, & rural freedom.
Closed
$340,000
1285 Sandy Branch Rd, Bakersville, NC 28705
3beds
1,279sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1971
8.46 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$266/sqft
$1,196 Estimated rent
Home value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,196/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: August 29, 2025 at 11:20am
Listing Provided by:
Christopher Purser chris.purser@allentate.com,
Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-North,
Lacey Woodard,
Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-North
Bought with:
Rhonda Phillips
Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Burnville
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4246881
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom half
- Level: Main
Den
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Kerosene, Propane, Wood Stove
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Filtration System, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Has basement: No
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,279
- Total interior livable area: 1,279 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,279
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Chain Link
- Waterfront features: None, Creek, Creek/Stream
- Body of water: Creek
Lot
- Size: 8.46 Acres
- Features: Cleared, Hilly, Level, Private, Wooded, Views
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding, Shed(s), Workshop
- Parcel number: 088400002334
- Zoning: None
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Fuel Tank(s), Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1971
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Propane, Wired Internet Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Bakersville
- Subdivision: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Assumable,Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Gravel, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/28/2025 | Sold | $340,000-2.9%$266/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4246881 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $350,000+25.4%$274/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4246881 Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/2021 | Sold | $279,000$218/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3772068 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2021 | Contingent | $279,000$218/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3772068 Report a problem | ||
| 8/9/2021 | Listed for sale | $279,000$218/sqft |
Source: Yancey-Mitchell #33828 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $481 +6.2% | $80,100 |
| 2015 | $453 -7.4% | $80,100 -7.4% |
| 2014 | $489 +50.1% | $86,500 +14.3% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 28705
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Gouge ElementaryGrades: K-4Distance: 2.4 mi
- 5/10Bowman MiddleGrades: 5-8Distance: 2.6 mi
- 3/10Mitchell HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Gouge
- Middle: Bowman
- High: Mitchell
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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