Active

$699,000

459 Old Yellow Mountain Rd, Marion, NC 28752

2beds

825sqft

Est.:

Single Family Residence

Built in 2015

56 Acres Lot

$646,900 Zestimate^®

$847/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Hemlock log cabinStone fireplaceCozy loftGarden spaceWalnut floorsOn-demand hot waterMain-floor bedroom and bath

Owner Financing Possible! Tucked into +/- 56 acres of Appalachian beauty, this off-grid hemlock log cabin is your rustic dream come true. Energy-efficient and self-sustaining, it features a stone fireplace, walnut floors, granite counters, propane cookstove, kitchen woodstove, and on-demand hot water. A main-floor bedroom and bath offer comfort, while a cozy loft welcomes guests. Gravity-fed spring water, septic, and generator-ready power keep life simple. With streams, springs, garden space, and a fenced poultry coop, it's ideal for a homestead or retreat. Borders 246 acres of US Forest Service land for private hiking/hunting. Perfect for a family compound, off grid getaway or a hunters paradise. 20 Minutes to Downtown Marion and minutes to Altapass Orchard, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, Boone & more. Come claim your slice of Appalachian heaven! O

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Level: Main

Bedroom s

Level: Upper

Bathroom full

Level: Main

Kitchen

Level: Main

Living room

Level: Main

Heating

Propane, Other

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Gas Range, Gas Water Heater
Laundry: None

Features

Flooring: Tile, Wood
Has basement: No
Fireplace features: Family Room, Kitchen, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove

Interior area

Total structure area: 825
Total interior livable area: 825 sqft
Finished area above ground: 825
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Parking features: Driveway
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Levels: One and One Half
Stories: 1.5
Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch
Fencing: Partial
Has view: Yes
View description: Mountain(s)
Waterfront features: None, Creek, Creek/Stream

Lot

Size: 56 Acres
Features: Adjoins Forest, Hilly, Level, Private, Wooded

Details

Additional structures: Shed(s)
Parcel number: 170700569918
Zoning: OU
Special conditions: Standard
Other equipment: Fuel Tank(s), Generator Hookup

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Cabin
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Stone, Wood
Foundation: Crawl Space
Roof: Metal

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 2015

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Septic Installed
Water: Spring
Utilities for property: Propane

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: None

Location

Region: Marion
Elevation: 1500 Feet

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $847/sqft
Tax assessed value: $313,990
Annual tax amount: $2,160
Date on market: 6/13/2025
Cumulative days on market: 208 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Owner Financing
Road surface type: Dirt, Gravel

Estimated market value

$646,900

$615,000 - $679,000

$1,554/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/13/2025	Listed for sale	$699,000-22.2%$847/sqft
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4269848 Report a problem
8/18/2023	Listing removed	--
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4001307 Report a problem
5/15/2023	Price change	$898,500-0.1%$1,089/sqft
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #CAR4001307 Report a problem
2/12/2023	Listed for sale	$899,000+156.9%$1,090/sqft
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4001307 Report a problem
9/6/2020	Listing removed	$350,000$424/sqft
Source: Keller Williams Professionals #3488708 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$2,160 +17.6%	$313,990 +17.6%
2023	$1,837 +65%	$267,030 +67.4%
2022	$1,113 +4.5%	$159,490

Find assessor info on the county website

BuyAbility℠ payment

Est. payment

$3,865/mo

Principal & interest

$3317

Property taxes

$303

Home insurance

$245

Climate risks

Neighborhood: 28752

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

4/10
North Cove Elementary School
Grades: PK-5Distance: 4.3 mi
2/10
West Mcdowell Junior High School
Grades: 6-8Distance: 10.5 mi
3/10
Mcdowell High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 10.6 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

Elementary: North Cove
Middle: West McDowell
High: McDowell

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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