Fully remodeled and move-in ready, this three-bedroom, three-bathroom home offers modern comfort on a private 1.4-acre lot just minutes from downtown Brevard. Enjoy a brand-new kitchen with new Silestone quartz countertops, cabinets, refrigerator, and oven/range; updated plumbing and HVAC with a new water heater and well pressure tank; and a newly added screened-in porch perfect for year-round relaxation. The spacious layout is designed for today’s lifestyles, featuring a private primary suite, an open living area with a gas fireplace, and flexible bonus spaces. A separate in-law suite with a gas fireplace provides an ideal setup for guests or a private retreat—offering both comfort and independence while staying connected under one roof. Upstairs features new wood floors, and downstairs features new luxury vinyl plank. The owners also added an electric car charger! Step outside to a fenced-in yard—ideal for pets, play, or gardening—surrounded by new hardscaping, mature trees, and peaceful mountain vibes. Located close to downtown Brevard shopping and dining, and Pisgah National Forest, this home is the perfect mix of updated living and natural charm. Schedule your showing today!
Here is the perfect opportunity to own a home in a wonderful close to town wooded community at a price that allows you to paint and replace the carpeting with what YOU desire! Boasting many specimen plantings and perennials contained in a striking rock wall that will burst alive in the spring. New dimensional shingle roof in 2018, spacious kitchen with Oak cabinetry, newer dishwasher and stainless steel Refrigerator and stove. Off the formal dining room you will enter into a wonderful 3-season room surrounded on 3 sides with Andersen casement windows. Bring your plants, they will love it here! The lower level office" is easily a 4th. bedroom with adjacent full bath with it's own entrance. Perfect for out of town guests or multi-generational households. The living rm. f/p was converted to gas last year and the lower level, also masonry, f/p is wood-burning and features a wall to wall closet great for storing games & puzzles. Come see all that Brevard has to offer!
Public Records
Nov 1, 1994
Sold
$125,000
$54/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,902 (−0.1%)
$40,000 + $355,890
$395,890
2025
$1,904 (+25.4%)
$40,000 + $355,890
$395,890
2024
$1,519 (+0.2%)
$40,000 + $190,260
$230,260
2023
$1,516
$40,000 + $190,260
$230,260
2022
$1,516 (+0.8%)
$40,000 + $190,260
$230,260
2021
$1,504 (+21.0%)
$40,000 + $190,260
$230,260
2020
$1,244 (+0.7%)
$40,000 + $190,260
$230,260
2019
$1,235 (+22.1%)
$30,000 + $148,680
$178,680
2018
$1,011
$30,000 + $148,680
$178,680
2017
$1,011 (+2.9%)
$30,000 + $148,680
$178,680
2016
$983 (+2.3%)
$30,000 + $148,680
$178,680
2015
$961 (+2.1%)
$30,000 + $148,680
$178,680
2014
$941
Tax history for 197 Tip Top Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,902 (−0.1%)
$40,000 + $355,890
$395,890
2025
$1,904 (+25.4%)
$40,000 + $355,890
$395,890
2024
$1,519 (+0.2%)
$40,000 + $190,260
$230,260
2023
$1,516
$40,000 + $190,260
$230,260
2022
$1,516 (+0.8%)
$40,000 + $190,260
$230,260
2021
$1,504 (+21.0%)
$40,000 + $190,260
$230,260
2020
$1,244 (+0.7%)
$40,000 + $190,260
$230,260
2019
$1,235 (+22.1%)
$30,000 + $148,680
$178,680
2018
$1,011
$30,000 + $148,680
$178,680
2017
$1,011 (+2.9%)
$30,000 + $148,680
$178,680
2016
$983 (+2.3%)
$30,000 + $148,680
$178,680
2015
$961 (+2.1%)
$30,000 + $148,680
$178,680
2014
$941
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Exhaust Hood, Refrigerator
Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Wood
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Screened, Side Porch
Fencing: Fenced
Property Information
Other Equipment: Fuel Tank(s)
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning: GR4
Zoning Specification: GR4
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 1.36
Lot Size Units: Acres
Elevation: 2000
Road Surface Type: Concrete, Paved
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Utilities: Propane
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: Subdivision
HOA Information
Has HOA
Association Name: Dr. Brian Barrow
Association Email: drbbarrow@gmail.com
HOA Subject To Dues: Mandatory
HOA Subject To: Required
Association Fee: $600
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Annual Expense: 600.00
School Information
Elementary School: Brevard
Middle Or Junior High School: Brevard
High School: Brevard
Location Information
Directions: From downtown Brevard, head southwest on S Broad St toward W Jordan St for half of a mile. Slight right onto US-64 W for one mile. Turn right onto Tiptop Rd. The home will be on the left.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,329
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.43 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1989
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Transylvania County
APN: 8575-95-1360-000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 4, 2026