A charmer of a cabin sitting on a sweet little creek in Gingercake Acres! Completely on one level - large open living/dining area with stone fireplace, 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths + large bonus/bed room with second stone fireplace. Ready for you to make it your own! Located on state-maintained Gingercake Road for easy year-round access. Gingercake Acres is bordered by the Linville Gorge Wilderness Area and Pisgah National Forest. Never run out of hiking trails! Neighborhood pool, clubhouse, tennis/pickle ball and recreation area. Most furnishings stay. Sellers have AT&T uverse internet - Buyer will need to verify ability to transfer. Home to be sold AS IS.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
0.43 acresLot Size
$236Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Bobbie McCombs• McCombs & Hoke Real Estate
Contact: bobbie@mccombsandhoke.com
Bought with Bobbie McCombs• McCombs & Hoke Real Estate
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.43 Acres
Year renovated
1985
Sq. Ft.
1,278
Year built
1960
Style
Other
County
Burke County
APN
27432
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Mar 25, 2026.
R-MU
Rural Mixed-Use District
The Rural Mixed-Use District (R-MU) district is intended to allow residential and non-residential development to occur with fewer restrictions in less urbanized areas of the county. The intended result is less conflict between adjacent property owners while maintaining the rural appearance of the area.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Circular Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Main: 2
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 2
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Main Level
Fireplace Information
Fireplace Features: Bonus Room, Living Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Baseboard, Electric
Cooling Information: Ceiling Fan(s)
Interior Features
Room Count: 8
Interior Features: Split Bedroom
Window Features: Insulated Window(s)
Appliances: Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Wood
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Rear Porch
Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: Other - See Remarks
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning: RMU
Zoning Specification: Burke
Lot Information
Lot Features: Creek Front
Lot Size Area: 0.43
Lot Size Units: Acres
Elevation: 3500
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Community Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: Subdivision
HOA Information
Association Name: Gingercake Recreation Club
Association Email: gingercake.acres@gmail.com
HOA Subject To Dues: Mandatory
HOA Subject To: Required
Association Fee: $855
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Annual Expense: 855.00
School Information
Elementary School: Crossnore
Middle Or Junior High School: Avery County
High School: Avery County
Community Information
Community Features: Clubhouse, Outdoor Pool, Recreation Area, Tennis Court(s)
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,278
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.43 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Burke County
APN: 27432
Home facts updated by county records on Mar 25, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1298
Living Area: 1298
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,298
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1298
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Crossnore Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.8mi
8/10
Avery Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.4mi
2/10
Avery County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.5mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
5 days above 92° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$291,000 – $353,000
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