Tucked away in the coveted Fines Creek community of Haywood County, this authentic log home sits on 10.63 unrestricted acres and offers a rare opportunity to own the mountain property so many buyers dream of. Surrounded by year-round long-range mountain views, a beautiful blend of open pasture and mature woods, a gently flowing creek along the lower portion of the property, and a three-stall horse barn, this property is perfectly suited for horse enthusiasts, homesteaders, hobby farmers, outdoor adventurers, or anyone seeking the privacy, peace, and freedom that unrestricted land provides. Whether your vision includes horses grazing in the pasture, cultivating gardens, exploring your own wooded acreage, or simply slowing down to enjoy the beauty of the mountains, you'll find the space and flexibility to create the lifestyle you've always imagined. Inside, the warmth and character of a true log home welcome you with soaring wood ceilings, exposed logs, inviting gathering spaces, and the timeless craftsmanship that makes mountain living so special. The sellers have thoughtfully enhanced the property with butcher block kitchen countertops, a custom barn door connecting the primary bedroom and bath, freshly painted decking, rebuilt front porch handrails, painted garage doors, refreshed interior stairs, painted foundation blocks, a cleaned fireplace, a replaced basement window, fresh gravel added to the driveway, and numerous additional improvements that reflect pride of ownership and ongoing care. Properties offering this combination of unrestricted acreage, year-round mountain views, usable pasture, wooded privacy, a horse barn, and an authentic log home are becoming increasingly difficult to find. If your dream is to trade traffic for gravel roads, neighbors for nature, and busy schedules for quiet evenings on the porch, 262 Gibson Branch Road is more than a home. It's an opportunity to embrace the mountain lifestyle that makes Fines Creek one of Haywood County's most treasured communities.
Single-familyProperty Type
1984Year Built
10.63 acresLot Size
$231Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Juli Rogers• Keller Williams Great Smokies
Est. $2,832 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 262 Gibson Branch Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4389077
Sep 28, 2026
Sold
$445,000
$231/sq ft
Aug 11, 2026
Contingent
—
Aug 3, 2026
Relisted
—
Aug 3, 2026
Price Changed
$475,000
$247/sq ft
Jul 7, 2026
Price Changed
$495,000
$257/sq ft
Jun 15, 2026
Price Changed
$520,000
$270/sq ft
Jun 2, 2026
Listed
$540,000
$281/sq ft
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3800153
Dec 27, 2021
Sold
$265,000
$138/sq ft
Nov 11, 2021
Contingent
—
Oct 26, 2021
Listed
$300,000
$156/sq ft
+25
A true cabin in the woods. Open floor plan with 22 foot ceilings, and 2 bedrooms in loft area with a sitting area and bathroom. Built by previous owner after he retired military. The home needs some updating but being sold "AS IS". Basement is unfinished but dried in and has up to 1120 sq. feet in dry storage with a 2 car garage doors. The acreage surrounding has other buildable sites for future possibilities, or keep it at its raw beauty and keep horses or livestock. There is a 2 stall barn 30ft x 60ft with large tack room. 800ish sq ft hay loft.
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Log, Wood
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch
Exterior Features: Fence
Fencing: Fenced
Farm Information
Horse Amenities: Barn
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Barn(s)
Zoning Specification: None
Lot Information
Lot Features: Pasture, Private, Rolling Slope, Creek/Stream
Lot Size Area: 10.63
Lot Size Units: Acres
Elevation: 2500
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Other - See Remarks
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Spring
Sewer: Septic Installed
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: No Restrictions
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Riverbend
Middle Or Junior High School: Waynesville
High School: Tuscola
Location Information
Directions: Travel HWY 209 to Max Patch Rd. Left on Wesley Creek Rd then veer right on Gibson Branch Rd. Property will be on the right hand side of Gibson Branch.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,960
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 10.63 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1984
Year Renovated: 1984
County: Haywood County
APN: 8723936046
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 6, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1924
Living Area: 1924
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,924
Sq. Ft. Upper: 789
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1135
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Second Living Quarters Sq. Ft.: 0
Second Living Quarters Heated Living Area: 0
Foundation Details: Basement
Levels: One and One Half
Team Information
List Team ID: TM100789
List Team Mls Id: R62250
Around this home
Schools
Riverbend Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 8.1mi
8/10
Waynesville Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 15.2mi
4/10
Tuscola High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 12.3mi
7/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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
2/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 91° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Clyde, NC • 28721
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Sun exposure
76/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$429,000 – $519,000
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