This lovely Queen Anne Victorian style home circa 1800’s has a rich history including Biltmore fine woodworkers & sawyers attracted the earliest electric~powered sawmills in the region. The spectacular lacework, gingerbread & wraparound porch details of the exterior are surrounded by mature landscaping, then be surprised when you enter the inside of the home where it becomes a comfortable farmhouse with lots of places to house loved ones or your business or both! After a full restoration in 1990, these 4 footprints date back to 1839, but none as grand as the latest in 2002 allows the space to flow & natural light w views of the valley & moonrises. With 3,200+ sf 5 br & 5.5 baths, a sunroom w radiant floor heat, a kitchen with Granite counters Viking & LG appliances & 6 fireplaces, the income potential is ripe with many possibilities no zoning to hold you back! a BnB, AirBnB, Gourmet Restaurant Professional Offices, etc. This home has so much to offer & only 30 min from Asheville.
Room Type: Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Master Bedroom 2, Play Room, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2
Interior Features: Attic Fan
Appliances: Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Propane Cooktop, Gas Oven
Flooring: Concrete, Tile, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Stone, Wood Siding
Roof: Metal
Exterior Features
Porch: Front,Porch-Wrap Around
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Mountain View, Stream/Creek, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 1.3
Elevation: 2500
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
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: None
School Information
Elementary School: Bald Creek
Middle Or Junior High School: Cane River
High School: Mountain Heritage
Location Information
Directions: From Asheville take I26 West to exit 9. Exit right. Approx. 8.5 -9 miles to Left on J R Pate Road. Home is on the corner on the left. If you pass the fire house - you've gone too far.
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,167
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1888
Year Renovated: —
County: Yancey County
APN: 988000352291000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 3262
Sq. Ft. Upper: 1361
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1901
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Sq. Ft. Additional: 0
Building Area Total: 3262
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Structure Type: 2 Story
Around this home
Schools
Some nearby schools may not be within this home's attendance zone. Please check the Yancey County School District website to verify.
Blue Ridge Elementary
Public PreK-5 • 3.4mi
5/10
Cane River Middle
Public 6-8 • 3.2mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 91° expected this year, 24 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$551,000 – $667,000
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