This wonderful High Country home has 33 acres right from its door step. With a barn on property, direct access to Buckeye Creeks trout stream, a pasture out back, and plenty of acreage for hiking, ATV riding or hunting this is an outdoor lovers dream. The house itself features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 living area and kitchen in addition to an unfinished basement with wood stove and rec room. Majority of property spans up the mountain to the ridge line with drivable dirt road access.
Single-familyProperty Type
1971Year Built
33.67 acresLot Size
$427Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Brandon Freyer• Don't Use****Keller Williams HIGH Country
Bought with Michael Spicola• Don't Use****Keller Williams HIGH Country
Source:HCMLS #219800
Redfin Estimate
$492,169
$307K since sold in April 2022$36K since October
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This home's estimate is 18.1% higher than the average sale price ($417K) of 6 comparable homes.
This wonderful High Country home has 33 acres right from its door step. With a barn on property, direct access to Buckeye Creeks trout stream, a pasture out back, and plenty of acreage for hiking, ATV riding or hunting this is an outdoor lovers dream. The house itself features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 living area and kitchen in addition to an unfinished basement with wood stove and rec room. Majority of property spans up the mountain to the ridge line with drivable dirt road access.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$718
$144,900 + $34,600
$179,500
2024
$718
$144,900 + $34,600
$179,500
2023
$718
$144,900 + $34,600
$179,500
2022
$718 (−2.5%)
$144,900 + $34,600
$179,500
2021
$736
$91,100 + $42,800
$133,900
2020
$736
$91,100 + $42,800
$133,900
2019
$736
$91,100 + $42,800
$133,900
2018
$736 (+24.1%)
$91,100 + $42,800
$133,900
2017
$593 (+23.1%)
$61,100 + $46,800
$107,900
2016
$482 (−14.2%)
$61,100 + $46,800
$107,900
2014
$562
$61,100 + $46,800
$107,900
Tax history for 1897 Buckeye Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$718
$144,900 + $34,600
$179,500
2024
$718
$144,900 + $34,600
$179,500
2023
$718
$144,900 + $34,600
$179,500
2022
$718 (−2.5%)
$144,900 + $34,600
$179,500
2021
$736
$91,100 + $42,800
$133,900
2020
$736
$91,100 + $42,800
$133,900
2019
$736
$91,100 + $42,800
$133,900
2018
$736 (+24.1%)
$91,100 + $42,800
$133,900
2017
$593 (+23.1%)
$61,100 + $46,800
$107,900
2016
$482 (−14.2%)
$61,100 + $46,800
$107,900
2014
$562
$61,100 + $46,800
$107,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,152
Basement Type: Full Unfinished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Continuous Footing
Building Style Type: Ranch
Building Construction Quality: Below Average
Exterior Wall: Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt/Composition Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,152
Building Sq. Ft: 2,304
Legal Description: PLAT 6-56
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 1,466,665
Municipality Name: AVERY
Acres: 33.67
County Use Description: SFR
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,152
Stories: —
Lot Size: 33.67 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1971
Year Renovated: 1981
County: Avery County
APN: 19410039505200000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Freedom Trail Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 7.3mi
7/10
Cranberry Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.3mi
5/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 88° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Elk Park, NC • 28622
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Estimated sale price
$468,000 – $566,000
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