Terrific fully furnished mountain cabin on 3.75 acs. along Long Branch Creek. Hardwood floors throughout. 2bed /2 full baths with covered front porch. Enjoy the sounds of the creek and mountain views from the vintage swing. Full kitchen, living and dining areas have open floor plan with vaulted tongue and groove ceiling. Large 13.5x14 main floor BR, 6.5x12.5 Bath room and 13.5x9.5 mud room. Upper level has a 12x16 loft with storage overlooking the living area. Master bedroom with skylights 13.5x16 with full bath. Large front yard & back yard with a fire pit and apple trees. Large storage shed. The property has potential for adding a cabin or two. The cabin has a good Airbnb b&b history (details upon request). Great for a quick weekend getaway, or a week, or summer, or forever.
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
3.75 acresLot Size
$266Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Glenn Gore• Keller Williams Great Smokies
Charming Creekside Cabin close to Pisgah National Forest. Hear the creek cascading over the rocks from the house! Open floor plan with large bedrooms. Skylights in master. Hardwood floors, nice kitchen, vaulted ceilings with loft. Woodstove. Detached workshop. Gravity fed spring water to the house. Great family home , or vacation cabin. Second bath plumbed in ready to be finished.
Public Records
Oct 20, 2002
Sold
$10,000
$7/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$609
$21,800 + $57,717
$79,517
2022
$609
$21,800 + $57,717
$79,517
2021
$609
$21,800 + $57,717
$79,517
2020
$609 (−16.5%)
$21,800 + $57,717
$79,517
2019
$730 (+35.1%)
$20,000 + $78,253
$98,253
2018
$540
$20,000 + $78,253
$98,253
Tax history for 1863 Poplar Gap Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$609
$21,800 + $57,717
$79,517
2022
$609
$21,800 + $57,717
$79,517
2021
$609
$21,800 + $57,717
$79,517
2020
$609 (−16.5%)
$21,800 + $57,717
$79,517
2019
$730 (+35.1%)
$20,000 + $78,253
$98,253
2018
$540
$20,000 + $78,253
$98,253
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Dryer, Filtration System, Gas Cooktop, Propane Water Heater, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
Door Features: Insulated Door(s)
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Wood
Roof: Metal, Wood
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch
Exterior Features: Fire Pit
Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: None
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Zoning: R-2 Rural
Zoning Specification: R2
Lot Information
Lot Features: Creek Front, Paved, Sloped, Creek/Stream, Wooded, Waterfall, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 3.75
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 3.75
Elevation: 3500
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
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: Unspecified
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Unspecified
Location Information
Directions: From Waynesville take Hwy 209 N 12 miles right to stay on 209n (Ferguson's store) continue 12 miles to left on Caldwell Mtn Rd in Spring Creek 2.1 miles, to Right on Meadow Fork Rd 5.3 miles to Left on Little Creek Rd .3 mile to right on Poplar Gap Rd. to 1863 Poplar Gap on the Left. From Hot Springs Hwy 209 South to Right on Meadow Fork Rd. (big old stone building right on the corner) continue on Meadow Fork to Right on Little Creek Rd (sign might be missing) BUT!!! (Big Green Sign saying Max Patch/Nat'l Forest) follow directions from Waynesville the rest of the way to Sign on left at Drive.
Community Information
Community Features: None
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,233
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Madison County
APN: 8736261422
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
Other
Business Information
Other Sq. Ft.: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 1
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1432
Living Area: 1432
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,432
Sq. Ft. Upper: 470
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 962
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 1432
Foundation Details: Crawl Space, Other - See Remarks
Levels: One and One Half
Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Team Information
List Office AOR: Charlotte Regional Realtor Association
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Hot Springs Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 9.1mi
5/10
Madison Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 13.0mi
5/10
Madison Early College High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 14.8mi
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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
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8 days above 88° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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