Perfect private retreat for organic farmers, preppers, hunters, horse lovers or a family compound. Amazing southern views. More than three acres in pasture. Tool shed and pole barn. House is tiny and rustic, but weather tight, has all utilities and has been a primary residence for 22 years. Access challenging but worth the end-of-road privacy. Several potential home sites. Includes PINs 8798-19-9692 and 8799-10-4377. All appliances convey.
Single-familyProperty Type
1983Year Built
19.2 acresLot Size
$433Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by • Weaverville Realty
Bought with Emily Welsh• Keller Williams Professionals
Perfect private retreat for organic farmers, preppers, hunters, horse lovers or a family compound. Amazing southern views. More than three acres in pasture. Tool shed and pole barn. House is tiny and rustic, but weather tight, has all utilities and has been a primary residence for 22 years. Access challenging but worth the end-of-road privacy. Several potential home sites. Includes PINs 8798-19-9692 and 8799-10-4377. All appliances convey.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$1,982
$42,932 + $257,483
$300,415
2022
$1,982
$42,932 + $257,483
$300,415
2021
$1,982
$42,932 + $257,483
$300,415
2020
$1,982 (+39.2%)
$42,932 + $257,483
$300,415
2019
$1,424 (+18.1%)
$37,332 + $157,185
$194,517
2018
$1,206 (+186.0%)
$37,332 + $157,185
$194,517
2017
$422 (+0.2%)
$37,332 + $30,681
$68,013
2016
$421
$37,332 + $30,681
$68,013
2014
$421
$37,332 + $30,681
$68,013
Tax history for 838 Sandy Bottom Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$1,982
$42,932 + $257,483
$300,415
2022
$1,982
$42,932 + $257,483
$300,415
2021
$1,982
$42,932 + $257,483
$300,415
2020
$1,982 (+39.2%)
$42,932 + $257,483
$300,415
2019
$1,424 (+18.1%)
$37,332 + $157,185
$194,517
2018
$1,206 (+186.0%)
$37,332 + $157,185
$194,517
2017
$422 (+0.2%)
$37,332 + $30,681
$68,013
2016
$421
$37,332 + $30,681
$68,013
2014
$421
$37,332 + $30,681
$68,013
*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
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9 Acres
Year renovated
2017
Sq. Ft.
2,016
Year built
2017
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Madison County
APN
8798196842
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: None
Interior Features
Interior Features: Open Floorplan, Skylight(s), Garage Shop, Storage Unit
Lot Features: Hilly, Long Range View, Mountain View, Pasture, Private, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 19.2
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Publically Maintained Road: 0
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Spring
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Walnut
Middle Or Junior High School: Madison
High School: Madison
Location Information
Directions: I-26 to Exit 19A. Take US 25/70 for 15.9 miles to left on Sandy Bottom Road. After .8 mile, turn right onto gravel road across from mailbox that says "ko". Turn left after gate in about 100 yards. Bear left at house and continue to end of drive. 4WD helpful.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,016
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2017
Year Renovated: 2017
County: Madison County
APN: 8798196842
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 941
Sq. Ft. Upper: 258
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 683
Building Area Total: 941
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Around this home
Schools
Brush Creek Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.1mi
6/10
Madison Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
5/10
Madison Early College High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.0mi
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
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Marshall, NC • 28753
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
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