If you've been looking for the perfect little farm, this might be it! This cozy 2 bedroom, 1 bath home is being sold as is and is ready for you to make it your own. The property has a nice level spot for a garden, fenced pasture that's perfect for goats or other animals, a 6 stall barn with a loft, a fenced chicken house and run, plus several sheds and outbuildings for all your storage and farm needs. You'll also love the bold creek and the multiple natural springs that start right here on the property. Tucked away in a beautiful cove is even more pasture, giving you plenty of room to spread out and enjoy the peaceful setting. Even though you'll feel like you're out in the country, you're only about 3 miles from Interstate 26. Mars Hill is just 15 minutes away for groceries, gas, shopping, and restaurants, and Asheville is an easy 35 minute drive. Located on a quiet dead end road with very little traffic, this is the kind of place where you can slow down and enjoy country living. You'll also be just minutes from skiing, snowboarding, golf, trout fishing, hiking the Appalachian Trail, and rafting on the French Broad River. Bring your chickens, your animals, and your homesteading dreams. This is a place where you can truly enjoy the simple life.
If you've been looking for the perfect little farm, this might be it! This cozy 2 bedroom, 1 bath home is being sold as is and is ready for you to make it your own. The property has a nice level spot for a garden, fenced pasture that's perfect for goats or other animals, a 6 stall barn with a loft, a fenced chicken house and run, plus several sheds and outbuildings for all your storage and farm needs. You'll also love the bold creek and the multiple natural springs that start right here on the property. Tucked away in a beautiful cove is even more pasture, giving you plenty of room to spread out and enjoy the peaceful setting. Even though you'll feel like you're out in the country, you're only about 3 miles from Interstate 26. Mars Hill is just 15 minutes away for groceries, gas, shopping, and restaurants, and Asheville is an easy 35 minute drive. Located on a quiet dead end road with very little traffic, this is the kind of place where you can slow down and enjoy country living. You'll also be just minutes from skiing, snowboarding, golf, trout fishing, hiking the Appalachian Trail, and rafting on the French Broad River. Bring your chickens, your animals, and your homesteading dreams. This is a place where you can truly enjoy the simple life.
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3819053
Mar 14, 2022
Sold
$355,000
$493/sq ft
Feb 21, 2022
Pending
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Jan 17, 2022
Contingent
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Jan 11, 2022
Listed
$349,999
$486/sq ft
Your own 35 acre mountain retreat that includes a cozy 2 bed, 1 bath house with updated kitchen and bathroom and many other improvements. Outside your front steps enjoy the Roaring Fork creek, a level garden area, fenced pasture for smaller farm animals and fenced chicken coup. There is an external workshop with an unfinished 360 sqft bonus room upstairs. The bonus room is ready to be insulated, have the drywall installed and made to your liking. Can be made into 2nd living quarters with electrical service for washer/dryer, bath and kitchen. More pasture tucked away in a beautiful cove with its own creek fed by three springs that could be the site for a dream home. Stay in the existing house while you build your forever home. This mountain retreat is only 3 miles off Interstate 26 and it is 15 minutes to Mars Hill and 35 minutes to Asheville. Dead end road with light traffic. Minutes to skiing, snowboarding, golf, trout fishing, hiking the AT, and activities on the French Broad River.
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3564592
Nov 24, 2020
Sold
$205,000
$285/sq ft
Aug 14, 2020
Contingent
—
Aug 10, 2020
Price Changed
$229,000
$318/sq ft
Apr 24, 2020
Relisted
—
Apr 24, 2020
Price Changed
$239,000
$332/sq ft
Apr 24, 2020
Delisted
—
Oct 23, 2019
Listed
$259,000
$360/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$1,284
$143,739 + $43,321
$187,060
2022
$1,284
$143,739 + $43,321
$187,060
2021
$1,284
$143,739 + $43,321
$187,060
2020
$1,284 (+42.3%)
$143,739 + $43,321
$187,060
2019
$902 (+27.5%)
$97,938 + $18,054
$115,992
2018
$708
$97,938 + $18,054
$115,992
2017
$708
$97,938 + $18,054
$115,992
2016
$707
$97,938 + $18,054
$115,992
2014
$707
$97,938 + $18,054
$115,992
Public record
Beds
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Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
35.5 Acres
Year renovated
1975
Finished Sq. Ft.
720
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
720
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Madison County
APN
9841131963
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.
Climate risks
8/10 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
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 90° expected this year, 22 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
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Mars Hill, NC • 28754
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Sun exposure
70/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
7.8 hrs
4.2 hrs
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Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 1213 Roaring Fork Rd
$448,967
$16K under list price of $465K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $345K to $580K.