207 Acres in a Private Cove setting only 10 mins from I-26, 18 min to Mars Hill, 30 min to Asheville. Springs originate on the land and flow into several nice creeks on the property. Farmhouse w/industrial Farm Kitchen, Open living/dining room w vaulted ceilings. Opportunities to own land this serene & private are becoming very rare. This property has never been on the open market all together. Graze cattle or horses in acres of pasture & build your dream home in forest selectively timbered w/old logging roads in place leading to multiple homesites. 5 large barns, garden shed, chicken tractor, milk house, detached office, garage/shop, detached craft/guest space, old milk house partially converted to bathhouse, fruit & nut trees: apple, pear, peach, blueberries, blackberries, hardy kiwi, wineberries, woodland medicinals. Homesteaders Dream! You can have it all w this property w tons of space for everything. At under $12k per acre, your only limit is your imagination See also MLS4069075.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
207 acresLot Size
$1,647Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Shannon Watkins• Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Downtown
Contact: shannon.watkins@allentate.com
Bought with Brandi King• AVL REAL ESTATE SOURCE LLC
THIS FARM HAS IT ALL, BEAUTIFUL UPDATED FARM HOUSE, A 3 CAR GARAGE, BARNS AND OUTBUILDINGS, PASTURE AND WOODLANDS, WILDLIFE AND WATER. TOTAL END OF THE WOOD PRIVACY. 15 MIN TO MARS HILL, 30 MIN TO ASHEVILLE. SKIING, GOLF, AT, TROUT FISHING. IT HAS IT ALL.
Public Records
Jun 20, 2003
Sold
$171,500
$101/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$1,732
$206,163 + $56,949
$263,112
2022
$1,732
$206,163 + $56,949
$263,112
2021
$1,732
$206,163 + $56,949
$263,112
2020
$1,732 (+30.3%)
$206,163 + $56,949
$263,112
2019
$1,330 (+19.3%)
$138,643 + $44,160
$182,803
2018
$1,115
$138,643 + $44,160
$182,803
2017
$1,115
$138,643 + $44,160
$182,803
2016
$1,115
$138,643 + $44,160
$182,803
2014
$1,115
$138,643 + $44,160
$182,803
Tax history for 305 Pound Mill Branch Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$1,732
$206,163 + $56,949
$263,112
2022
$1,732
$206,163 + $56,949
$263,112
2021
$1,732
$206,163 + $56,949
$263,112
2020
$1,732 (+30.3%)
$206,163 + $56,949
$263,112
2019
$1,330 (+19.3%)
$138,643 + $44,160
$182,803
2018
$1,115
$138,643 + $44,160
$182,803
2017
$1,115
$138,643 + $44,160
$182,803
2016
$1,115
$138,643 + $44,160
$182,803
2014
$1,115
$138,643 + $44,160
$182,803
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Cooling Information: Ceiling Fan(s), Ductless, Electric
Interior Features
Room Count: 8
Interior Features: Built-in Features, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Storage, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Propane Water Heater, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Other
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Door Features: Pocket Doors, Screen Door(s)
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Fiber Cement, Vinyl, Other - See Remarks
Roof: Metal
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Rear Porch
Exterior Features: Fence, Other - See Remarks
Fencing: Barbed Wire, Fenced, Partial
Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: Other - See Remarks
Farm Information
Horse Amenities: Hay Storage, Other - See Remarks
Property Information
Second Living Quarters: Exterior Not Connected,Other - See Remarks
Other Equipment: Fuel Tank(s)
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Barn(s), Feed Barn, Hay Storage, Outbuilding, Shed(s), Tractor Shed, Workshop, Other - See Remarks
Zoning Specification: R-A
Lot Information
Lot Features: Creek Front, Hilly, Pasture, Private, Rolling Slope, Sloped, Creek/Stream, Wooded, Views, Wooded, Other - See Remarks
Lot Size Area: 207
Lot Size Units: Acres
Elevation: 3000
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Fiber Optics, Phone Connected, Propane, Other - See Remarks
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: No Restrictions
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Mars Hill
Middle Or Junior High School: Madison
High School: Madison
Location Information
Directions: Google Maps works but you could lose signal down the valley. Take Future I-26 and US 23 North past the Mars Hill University exit. Take Exit 3 and turn right then left onto US 23 A, then quick Left onto Big Laurel Road for about 10 more minutes or 5 miles to a Right on Foster Creek Road then 1/2 mile to a right on Pound Mill Branch Road (at Bridge and White Church).
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,020
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 53.03 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: 1960
County: Madison County
APN: 9830493029
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 1
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1700
Living Area: 1700
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,700
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1700
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Basement, Crawl Space, Stone
Levels: One
Team Information
Buyer Team ID: TM100679
Buyer Team Mls Id: R41032
Around this home
Schools
Mars Hill Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 6.8mi
6/10
Madison Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.5mi
5/10
Madison High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.5mi
4/10
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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
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° expected this year, 21 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
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