DRASTIC PRICE REDUCTION! Remarkable 36 Acres of deep woods w/ magnificent timber. Owner-built post/beam home is rustic and unique, with a great room design, lots of windows, wood floors & spacious deck. Many custom woodworking features, spanish tile counters in kitchen w/wrap-around bar. Entire house oriented South for stunning views. Old garden spot below house. Three springs, totally private location, borders Nature Conservancey tract. Near USFS. PRICED AS IS NOT SUBJECT TO REPAIRS
Single-familyProperty Type
1990Year Built
36 acresLot Size
$274Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jacquie Thurston• Thurston Associates
Bought with Greg Shuffler• Engel & Volkers Foothills Lake James
DRASTIC PRICE REDUCTION! Remarkable 36 Acres of deep woods w/ magnificent timber. Owner-built post/beam home is rustic and unique, with a great room design, lots of windows, wood floors & spacious deck. Many custom woodworking features, spanish tile counters in kitchen w/ wrap-around bar. Entire house oriented South for stunning views. Old garden spot below house. Three springs, totally private location, borders Nature Conservancey tract. Near USFS. PRICED AS IS NOT SUBJECT TO REPAIRS
Public Records
Oct 6, 2011
Sold
$165,000
$106/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,567 (+1.6%)
$107,300 + $137,500
$244,800
2024
$1,542
$107,300 + $137,500
$244,800
2023
$1,542
$107,300 + $137,500
$244,800
2022
$1,542 (+29.9%)
$107,300 + $137,500
$244,800
2021
$1,188
$90,400 + $92,300
$182,700
2020
$1,188
$90,400 + $92,300
$182,700
2019
$1,188
$90,400 + $92,300
$182,700
2018
$1,188 (−18.1%)
$90,400 + $92,300
$182,700
2017
$1,450 (+8.4%)
$90,400 + $132,700
$223,100
2016
$1,338
$90,400 + $132,700
$223,100
2014
$1,338 (+9.8%)
$90,400 + $132,700
$223,100
2013
$1,218
$140,300 + $124,500
$264,800
Tax history for 1171 Cooktown Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,567 (+1.6%)
$107,300 + $137,500
$244,800
2024
$1,542
$107,300 + $137,500
$244,800
2023
$1,542
$107,300 + $137,500
$244,800
2022
$1,542 (+29.9%)
$107,300 + $137,500
$244,800
2021
$1,188
$90,400 + $92,300
$182,700
2020
$1,188
$90,400 + $92,300
$182,700
2019
$1,188
$90,400 + $92,300
$182,700
2018
$1,188 (−18.1%)
$90,400 + $92,300
$182,700
2017
$1,450 (+8.4%)
$90,400 + $132,700
$223,100
2016
$1,338
$90,400 + $132,700
$223,100
2014
$1,338 (+9.8%)
$90,400 + $132,700
$223,100
2013
$1,218
$140,300 + $124,500
$264,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
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Lot size
34 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Mitchell County
APN
0865-00-48-9934
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Last updated by owner on Aug 13, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: None, Wood Stove
Interior Features
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Vaulted Ceiling, Other
Directions: From Bakersville take Hwy 261 north 3.5 miles. Turn left on Fork Mtn. Rd, .2 mile, right on Cooktown Rd 1.1 mile, 4x4 .1 mile, left at first drive to end.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Mitchell County
APN: 0865-00-48-9934
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 13, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 1556
Below Grade Finished Area: 320
Sq. Ft. Upper: 450
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 786
Building Area Total: 1556
Foundation Details: Basement Inside Entrance, Basement Outside Entrance, Basement
Structure Type: 2 Story/Basement
Around this home
Schools
Gouge Primary
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 3.9mi
2/10
Mitchell High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.3mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
5 days above 86° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$406,000 – $492,000
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