Ultra-private WNC homestead and hollar - adjoining OVER 10,000 acres of National Forest Land!! Sellers have lovingly updated/restored this home, uncovering original floors and adding yellow pine and cork flooring alongside. A woodstove, greenhouse, and multiple gardens have also been added. Take in the year-round babbling creek and AMPLE pasture from the large front porch. You wont be at a loss for storage with the large Quonset hut equipped with 220 V electric, 2 large barns, garage, and shed. A newly developed build site and a 30 amp RV hookup by Quonset hut provide for future growth. This property is a homesteaders dream with tons of fruit trees, perennials, and medicinal plants already planted including apple, pear, plum, cherries, apricot, echinacea, Dan shen, and more! No damage to property from Hurricane Helene. Access road was damaged but has been repaired. Property also listed as MLS #4282367 **Update 8/11/25: Fire Scald Rd has been preliminarily approved for FEMA funds for further improvement/repair. Inquire for specifics**
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Market trends in 28714, NC
Last updated September 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Buyer's market
Sale-to-List Price
94.6%
0.7% MoM
Median sale price
$349K
$13K MoM
Avg. days on market
98d
10 days MoM
Recently sold homes
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3 MoM
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Sale history for 799 Fire Scald Rd
Date
Event
Price
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4226688
Feb 12, 2026
Sold
$750,000
$471/sq ft
Dec 1, 2025
Pending
—
Dec 1, 2025
Relisted
—
Sep 13, 2025
Price Changed
$775,000
$487/sq ft
Jul 16, 2025
Listed
$799,000
$502/sq ft
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4282367
Sep 13, 2025
Price Changed
$775,000
$487/sq ft
Jul 15, 2025
Listed
$799,000
$502/sq ft
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4082360
May 7, 2024
Sold
$749,000
$470/sq ft
Nov 28, 2023
Contingent
—
Nov 28, 2023
Pending
—
Nov 3, 2023
Listed
$749,000
$470/sq ft
+27
This farm is located on Fire Scald Road just off Hwy 19W in Green Mountain, NC. Bring your cattle or horses on day one with electric fencing and cross fencing in place. This tract features large open pastures, mature timber, and multiple springs and creeks. A two story 3 bedroom/1 bath rustic home sits in the middle of a beautiful rolling pasture. The home is currently being leased month by month. Enjoy watching the sunset from a large front porch swing or sit by the warm gas burning fireplace on chilly winter nights. Other structures on the property include a detached garage, metal storage building, barn, grain storage, and tool shed. This property has a great hunting history and backs up to +/- 1,200 acres of US Forest Service Land. This property is enrolled in Present Use Value for timber management and Agriculture (Live Stock Grazing) so the annual taxes are greatly reduced. Ideal uses include hunting lodge, vacation rental, family cattle or horse farm. Make it yours today!
Public Records
Oct 26, 2022
Sold
$680,000
$427/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,107
$316,500 + $101,000
$417,500
2024
$1,107 (+88.7%)
$316,500 + $138,100
$454,600
2022
$587 (−2.0%)
$185,000 + $51,910
$236,910
2021
$599
$185,000 + $51,910
$236,910
2020
$599
$185,000 + $51,910
$236,910
2019
$599
$185,000 + $51,910
$236,910
2018
$599
$185,000 + $51,910
$236,910
2017
$599 (+0.1%)
$185,000 + $51,910
$236,910
2016
$598 (+9.1%)
$185,000 + $51,910
$236,910
2015
$548
$209,200 + $60,410
$269,610
2014
$548
$209,200 + $60,410
$269,610
Tax history for 799 Fire Scald Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,107
$316,500 + $101,000
$417,500
2024
$1,107 (+88.7%)
$316,500 + $138,100
$454,600
2022
$587 (−2.0%)
$185,000 + $51,910
$236,910
2021
$599
$185,000 + $51,910
$236,910
2020
$599
$185,000 + $51,910
$236,910
2019
$599
$185,000 + $51,910
$236,910
2018
$599
$185,000 + $51,910
$236,910
2017
$599 (+0.1%)
$185,000 + $51,910
$236,910
2016
$598 (+9.1%)
$185,000 + $51,910
$236,910
2015
$548
$209,200 + $60,410
$269,610
2014
$548
$209,200 + $60,410
$269,610
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
58 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,120
Year built
1936
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Yancey County
APN
080400160174000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 1
Parking Features: Detached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Interior
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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Upper: 1
# of Bedrooms: Main: 2
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
Room 1 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 2 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 3 Information
Room Level: Upper
Room 4 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 5 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 6 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 7 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 8 Information
Room Level: Main
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Storage Space
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Kerosene
Cooling Information: None
Interior Features
Room Count: 8
Appliances: Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Wood
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning Specification: none
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 88
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Dirt
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Spring
Sewer: Septic Installed
Location
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Unspecified
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Unspecified
Location Information
Directions: 30 min from Burnsville. From Burnsville, go 2.7 mil then take a right on Jacks Creek Rd. in 4.8 miles turn left on to Coxes Creek Rd. in 4.0 mil turn right onto US-19W. in 2.7 mil take a sharp left onto Fire Scald Rd. The property is about 0.8 miles along Fire Scald Rd. Apple Maps is best GPS app for getting to the property.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,120
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 58 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1936
Year Renovated: —
County: Yancey County
APN: 080400160174000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1592
Living Area: 1592
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,592
Sq. Ft. Upper: 393
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1199
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Basement
Levels: One and One Half
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Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 94° expected this year, 18 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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Estimated sale price
$739,000 – $894,000
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