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525 Duck Branch Rd, Bakersville, NC 28705
About this home
Mini Mountain Farm Oasis! Perfectly placed in the bend of Duck Branch on 4.6 acres! Gently rolling flat land climbs up the ridge with multiple paths to the top. Beautiful 1940 two bed one bath main house has been recently upgraded throughout. Restored hardwood floors, spacious living room with bonus sitting nook flows into the dining room, large primary bedroom, full bath, bright kitchen with gas stove & laundry in sunroom. Huge workshop / garage has a large two bedroom apartment above. Old tobacco barn + large wood/ horse barn. Amazing fields on each side of the house are perfect for gardening. Private back yard is all set up for outdoor living with a large deck, that includes an outdoor shower, the old root cellar has the most fabulous outdoor tub on the 2nd level, heated with small potbelly wood stove. Enjoy the beautiful summer nights in the mountains, around the campfire, listing to the creek flow by all while watching the stars twinkle overhead! Showings available starting Monday
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Sale history for 525 Duck Branch Rd
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$208/sq ft
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$103/sq ft
$36/sq ft
Tax history for 525 Duck Branch Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- Main Level Garage Y/N: 1
- Parking Features: Driveway
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Has Garage
Interior
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- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms: Third: 0
- # of Bedrooms: Upper: 0
- # of Bedrooms: Main: 2
- # of Bedrooms: Lower: 0
- # of Bedrooms: Basement: 0
- # of Bedrooms: Second Living Quarters: 2
- # of Bedrooms: 4
- Bathroom Information
- # of Full Baths: Main: 1
- # of Full Baths: Second Living Quarters: 1
- # of Full Baths (Total): 2
- Laundry Room Information
- Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
- Fireplace Information
- Has Fireplace
- Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning Stove
- Heating & Cooling
- Heating Information: Forced Air, Oil
- Cooling Information: None
- Interior Features
- Room Count: 7
- Interior Features: Attic Stairs Pulldown
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator
Exterior
- Building Information
- Construction Type: Site Built
- Construction Materials: Vinyl, Wood
- Roof: Metal
- Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Outdoor Shower
- Waterfront Information
- Waterfront Features: Other - See Remarks
- Farm Information
- Horse Amenities: Stable(s)
- Property Information
- Second Living Quarters: Guest House,Separate Entrance,Separate Kitchen Facilities,Upper Level Garage
- Property Type: Residential
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Other Structures: Barn(s), Workshop
- Zoning Specification: none
- Lot Information
- Lot Features: Creek Front
- Lot Size Area: 4.6
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Elevation: 2500
- Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
- Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Well
- Sewer: Septic Installed
Location
- HOA Information
- HOA Subject To: None
- School Information
- Elementary School: Gouge
- Middle Or Junior High School: Bowman
- High School: Mitchell
- Location Information
- Directions: From Spruce Pine take Hwy 226 towards Bakersville. Just past Mountain Holler turn left onto Duck Branch. Property will be on the left.
Public facts
- Beds: 1
- Baths: 1.0
- Sq. Ft.: 576
- Stories: 1.0
- Lot Size: 4.62 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1950
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Mitchell County
- APN: 0863-00-43-4414
Other
- Auction Information
- Is Auction: 0
- Listing Information
- Exception YN: 1
- Green Information
- Green Verification Count: 0
- Home Information
- Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1674
- Living Area: 1110
- Above Grade Finished Area: 1,110
- Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
- Sq. Ft. Third: 0
- Sq. Ft. Main: 1110
- Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
- Second Living Quarters Sq. Ft.: 0
- Second Living Quarters Heated Living Area: 564
- Foundation Details: Crawl Space
- Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 1.1mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 91° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in June and 5 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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