USFS ON ONE LONG SIDE AND CONSERVANCY ON THE TOP AND MOST OF THE OTHER LONG SIDE!! A CHARMING rustic cabin, with solar panel for electricity, spring water and an out house with a picture window on the side! There is a creek the length of the property. You are completely independent! The main room has soaring wooden ceiling, charming cabinets and opens out to a back porch. Bosch on-demand water heater is under the house. 500 W solar panels, inverter, batteries, and pole mounts all new in 2009.
Single-familyProperty Type
2000Year Built
2.16 acresLot Size
$455Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Sandee Terry• Mountain Adventure Realty
Bought with Sandee Terry• Mountain Adventure Realty
USFS ON ONE LONG SIDE AND CONSERVANCY ON THE TOP AND MOST OF THE OTHER LONG SIDE!! A CHARMING rustic cabin, with solar panel for electricity, spring water and an out house with a picture window on the side! There is a creek the length of the property. You are completely independent! The main room has soaring wooden ceiling, charming cabinets and opens out to a back porch. Bosch on-demand water heater is under the house. 500 W solar panels, inverter, batteries, and pole mounts all new in 2009.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$486
$48,000 + $32,300
$80,300
2025
$486 (+1.7%)
$48,000 + $32,300
$80,300
2024
$478
$48,000 + $32,300
$80,300
2023
$478
$48,000 + $32,300
$80,300
2022
$478 (+18.1%)
$48,000 + $32,300
$80,300
2021
$405
$48,000 + $17,800
$65,800
2020
$405
$48,000 + $17,800
$65,800
2019
$405
$48,000 + $17,800
$65,800
2018
$405 (−40.9%)
$48,000 + $17,800
$65,800
2017
$685 (+8.9%)
$95,600 + $15,800
$111,400
2016
$629
$95,600 + $15,800
$111,400
2014
$629 (+31.7%)
$95,600 + $15,800
$111,400
2013
$478
$95,600 + $15,500
$111,100
Tax history for 253 Herbert Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$486
$48,000 + $32,300
$80,300
2025
$486 (+1.7%)
$48,000 + $32,300
$80,300
2024
$478
$48,000 + $32,300
$80,300
2023
$478
$48,000 + $32,300
$80,300
2022
$478 (+18.1%)
$48,000 + $32,300
$80,300
2021
$405
$48,000 + $17,800
$65,800
2020
$405
$48,000 + $17,800
$65,800
2019
$405
$48,000 + $17,800
$65,800
2018
$405 (−40.9%)
$48,000 + $17,800
$65,800
2017
$685 (+8.9%)
$95,600 + $15,800
$111,400
2016
$629
$95,600 + $15,800
$111,400
2014
$629 (+31.7%)
$95,600 + $15,800
$111,400
2013
$478
$95,600 + $15,500
$111,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
2.16 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
0886-00-58-4794
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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Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 16, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 1
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: None
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Other, Propane
Interior Features
Interior Features: Built-Ins
Appliances: Other
Flooring: Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Construction Status: Complete
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning: None
Lot Information
Lot Features: Adjoins Nat/State Forest, Mountain View, Private, Stream/Creek, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 2.16
Lot Size Dimensions: 2.16
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Publically Maintained Road: 1
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Spring
Sewer: None
Water Heater Information: Other
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Unspecified
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Unspecified
Location Information
Directions: From Bakersville, take Hwy 261 approx. 10 mile N to Herbert Spell Rd. It is the first road on the left after the Valley Of The Roan Dev entrance. Go nearly to the end of Herbert Spell Rd. Property on the left.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.16 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Mitchell County
APN: 0886-00-58-4794
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 16, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 352
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 352
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Sq. Ft. Additional: 0
Building Area Total: 352
Foundation Details: Basement Partially Finished
Structure Type: 1 Story
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Schools
Gouge Primary
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 6.7mi
2/10
Mitchell High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.9mi
3/10
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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
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
4 days above 84° expected this year, 11 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
$153,000 – $185,000
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