Idyllic mountain homestead/retreat on 15+ acres; handcrafted cabin with artistic details! Complete privacy, end of road setting and adjoining National Forest on two sides! Sustainable living; Creeks and springs. Pasture, garden area and honeybees. Southern exposure and gravity spring water to cabin. Garden shed and workshop. Amazing woods with trails leading from the property into the National Forest and only about a mile to the Appalachian Trail. Trout fishing nearby on Spring Creek. Tucked away yet fiber internet is being installed now and located only about 15 minutes to the quaint mountain town of Hot Springs with white water sports, restaurants, galleries, shops, pubs and brewery. A unique opportunity for your special place in the mountains!
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
15.49 acresLot Size
$475Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Steve DuBose• Mountain Home Properties
Listed by Cynthia DuBose• Mountain Home Properties
Contact: sdubose@mountaindream.com
Bought with Jennifer Keleher• Town and Mountain Realty
National Forest retreat. 15+/- acres with rustic cabin. Joins National Forest on 2 sides. Several potential home sites. Spring, creek, end of road privacy. Cabin offered "as is" and is in the remodeling process. No bathroom but plumbing in place from previous bathroom. Hardwood floors. Wood stove. Covered front and back porches. A trail from the cabin leads to a pasture and outbuildings. Spring and creek. Great price!
Public Records
Oct 18, 2010
Sold
$135,000
$171/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 18, 2008
Sold
$130,000
$165/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$804
$72,340 + $43,140
$115,480
2022
$804
$72,340 + $43,140
$115,480
2021
$804
$72,340 + $43,140
$115,480
2020
$804 (+5.1%)
$72,340 + $43,140
$115,480
2019
$765 (+33.4%)
$66,373 + $37,896
$104,269
2018
$573 (+1.9%)
$66,373 + $37,896
$104,269
2017
$563
$66,373 + $37,896
$104,269
2016
$563
$66,373 + $37,896
$104,269
2014
$563
$66,373 + $37,896
$104,269
Tax history for 586 Rabbit Den Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$804
$72,340 + $43,140
$115,480
2022
$804
$72,340 + $43,140
$115,480
2021
$804
$72,340 + $43,140
$115,480
2020
$804 (+5.1%)
$72,340 + $43,140
$115,480
2019
$765 (+33.4%)
$66,373 + $37,896
$104,269
2018
$573 (+1.9%)
$66,373 + $37,896
$104,269
2017
$563
$66,373 + $37,896
$104,269
2016
$563
$66,373 + $37,896
$104,269
2014
$563
$66,373 + $37,896
$104,269
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
15.49 Acres
Year renovated
1985
Sq. Ft.
512
Year built
1970
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Madison County
APN
8758653726
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Parking Space - 3
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Great Room, Wood Burning Stove
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Wood Stove
Interior Features
Interior Features: Open Floorplan
Appliances: Gas Cooktop, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Propane Cooktop, Refrigerator
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Construction Status: Complete
Roof: Metal
Exterior Features
Porch: Covered,Front
Exterior Features: Shed(s), Wired Internet Available, Workshop, Other
Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: None
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Adjoins Forest, Creek Front, Pasture, Private, Rolling Slope, Creek/Stream, Views, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 15.49
Lot Size Units: Acres
Elevation: 2000
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Zoning NCM: RA
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Spring
Sewer: Septic Installed
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
Restrictions: No Restrictions
HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: No
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Hot Springs
Middle Or Junior High School: Madison
High School: Madison
Location Information
Directions: From Hot Springs take Hwy. 209 south to right on Gorenflo Gap Rd. to right on Rabbit Den Rd. In about 1/2 mile there is a cabin on right and just past this road will fork. Bear right here and you will entering property and cabin is at end of the drive as you pass thru scenic woods and laurels.
Community Information
Community Features: Walking Trails
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 512
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 15.49 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Madison County
APN: 8758653726
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Other
Home Information
Total Primary HLA: 790
Living Area: 790
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 790
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 790
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Structure Type: One Story
Around this home
Schools
Hot Springs Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.5mi
5/10
Madison Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.1mi
5/10
Madison Early College High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 10.6mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 22 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
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