Escape to this private mountain retreat located at 2701 Roses Branch Road in Bakersville, NC. This site built log home offers a true off-grid living experience situated on a sprawling +/-26.79-acre wooded lot. For the homesteader or prepper this property provides a foundation for self-sufficiency, featuring diverse hilly to sloping terrain with 700' of river frontage on the Toe River as well as a small stream that borders property. Elevation approximately 2500' offers winter views of the surrounding natural landscape. The 1.5-story cabin encompasses 930 square feet of living area & features an open floor plan w/wood flooring throughout that will appeal to the outdoor enthusiast looking for a functional basecamp. The main level includes a living room, a kitchen equipped w/a gas range & refrigerator, dining area & a full bath while the upper level houses two bedrooms. Engineered for total independence, the home is powered by solar panels & a dual fuel generator. The home utilizes propane for heating, cooking & hot water. Water source is a gravity fed spring. Outdoor living is a highlight from the spacious covered front & side porches designed for taking in the silence of the wooded environment. For the privacy seeker this property’s expansive acreage acts as a natural buffer from the outside world. OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE with 20% DOWN. This is your opportunity to embrace an off-grid independent lifestyle in the heart of the beautiful North Carolina mountains.
Directions: From Burnsville take Hwy 197N for approximately 9 miles to right turn on Double Island rd. Travel approximately 3 miles to left turn on Roses Branch Rd then 2.7 miles to property on left. Sign at locked gate.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,085
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 26.79 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1998
Year Renovated: —
County: Yancey County
APN: 085300279106000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 7, 2026
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Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 930
Living Area: 930
Above Grade Finished Area: 930
Sq. Ft. Upper: 310
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 620
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Levels: One and One Half
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Schools
Some nearby schools may not be within this home's attendance zone. Please check the Yancey County School District website to verify.
Bowman Middle
Public 5-8 • 2.7mi
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Gouge Primary
Public PreK-2 • 2.9mi
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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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Estimated sale price
$411,000 – $497,000
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