Enjoy year-round or seasonal living in this lovely 4 BR, 3 BA, with a feeling of privacy and seclusion among the woods and rhododendron. Featuring high ceiling in the great room and a large stone fireplace, new roof and newly remodeled kitchen, bright and cheery floor to vaulted ceiling “sun-room” living room, with a beautiful view of the mountains beyond the woods. Ample storage throughout. Fully finished basement, with outdoor and indoor access. As well as a beautiful babbling brook of your own. Excellent launching pad for golfer, fisherman, hiker as nearby S. Toe River, US Forest Service Lands, and Mount Mitchell Golf Course are only moments away. Centrally located with only a short hours drive to Asheville, Boone, or Blowing Rock. Also a great rental. A must see to fully appreciate!
Single-familyProperty Type
1987Year Built
0.95 acresLot Size
$161Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Joe Sasek• JUNE JEROME REALTY
Bought with Jordan Czeczuga• CENTURY 21 Mountain Lifestyles
Enjoy year-round or seasonal living in this lovely 4 BR, 3 BA, with a feeling of privacy and seclusion among the woods and rhododendron. Featuring high ceiling in the great room and a large stone fireplace, new roof and newly remodeled kitchen, bright and cheery floor to vaulted ceiling “sun-room” living room, with a beautiful view of the mountains beyond the woods. Ample storage throughout. Fully finished basement, with outdoor and indoor access. As well as a beautiful babbling brook of your own. Excellent launching pad for golfer, fisherman, hiker as nearby S. Toe River, US Forest Service Lands, and Mount Mitchell Golf Course are only moments away. Centrally located with only a short hours drive to Asheville, Boone, or Blowing Rock. Also a great rental. A must see to fully appreciate!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,731
$74,100 + $227,800
$301,900
2024
$1,731 (+27.0%)
$74,100 + $227,800
$301,900
2022
$1,363 (−2.0%)
$39,600 + $169,540
$209,140
2021
$1,391
$39,600 + $169,540
$209,140
2020
$1,391
$39,600 + $169,540
$209,140
2019
$1,391
$39,600 + $169,540
$209,140
2018
$1,391 (−0.2%)
$39,600 + $169,540
$209,140
2017
$1,394
$40,100 + $169,540
$209,640
2016
$1,394 (−25.2%)
$40,100 + $169,540
$209,640
2015
$1,864
$80,100 + $232,090
$312,190
2014
$1,864
$80,100 + $232,090
$312,190
Tax history for 255 Big Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,731
$74,100 + $227,800
$301,900
2024
$1,731 (+27.0%)
$74,100 + $227,800
$301,900
2022
$1,363 (−2.0%)
$39,600 + $169,540
$209,140
2021
$1,391
$39,600 + $169,540
$209,140
2020
$1,391
$39,600 + $169,540
$209,140
2019
$1,391
$39,600 + $169,540
$209,140
2018
$1,391 (−0.2%)
$39,600 + $169,540
$209,140
2017
$1,394
$40,100 + $169,540
$209,640
2016
$1,394 (−25.2%)
$40,100 + $169,540
$209,640
2015
$1,864
$80,100 + $232,090
$312,190
2014
$1,864
$80,100 + $232,090
$312,190
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Exterior Features: Outdoor Fireplace, Wired Internet Available
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Sloped, Wooded, Views, Winter View, Wooded, Year Round View
Lot Size Area: 0.95
Elevation: 3000
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Zoning NCM: NONE
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: Mandatory
HOA Subject To: Required
Association Fee: $400
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: South Toe
Middle Or Junior High School: East Yancey
High School: Mountain Heritage
Location Information
Directions: SOUTH on Highway 80 S from Micaville Loop for 11.5 miles to Mt. Mitchell Golf Course; Turn RIGHT onto South Toe River road; go one-half mile to LEFT on Big Ridge Road
Community Information
Community Features: Clubhouse, Golf
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,492
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.95 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1987
Year Renovated: —
County: Yancey County
APN: 074402989650000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 2600
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 2600
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 2600
Foundation Details: Basement, Basement Fully Finished
Structure Type: 3 Story
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Arthur Morgan School
Private 7-9 • 4.1mi
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