Adorable cottage in wooded setting on over 1.5 mountain acres. Parcel fronts a small lake on one boundary (unsure whether any lake rights convey). Features include a galley-style kitchen w/ dining area, large sunroom, covered front porch, and multiple outbuildings/structures. Waiting for new owners to update and make their own! Owned by HUD. Case#387-152846. Insured Escrow. Subject to Appraisal. Seller/listing agent makes no representations or warranties as to property condition. Sold As-Is. Equal Housing Opportunity. Seller may contribute up to 3% for buyer closing costs upon buyer request. Property may contain Lead-Based Paint.
Single-familyProperty Type
1972Year Built
1.67 acresLot Size
$172Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Corey Adamski• Sage Realty, LLC
Contact: corey@sagereo.com
Bought with Mike Clary• Mountain Real Estate Rocks
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Market trends in 28772, NC
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Buyer's market
Sale-to-List Price
97.3%
+0.6% MoM
Median sale price
$474K
$16K MoM
Avg. days on market
158d
137 days MoM
Recently sold homes
7
0 MoM
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Sale history for 644 Babb Rd
Date
Event
Price
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3857425
Aug 12, 2022
Sold
$237,000
$114/sq ft
May 23, 2022
Pending
—
May 5, 2022
Listed
$244,000
$118/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,601
$36,000 + $297,100
$333,100
2025
$1,601 (+45.4%)
$36,000 + $297,100
$333,100
2024
$1,101
$36,000 + $131,250
$167,250
2023
$1,101
$36,000 + $131,250
$167,250
2022
$1,101 (+0.8%)
$36,000 + $131,250
$167,250
2021
$1,093 (+45.6%)
$36,000 + $131,250
$167,250
2020
$750 (+0.7%)
$36,000 + $131,250
$167,250
2019
$745 (+9.4%)
$25,000 + $82,790
$107,790
2018
$681 (+0.8%)
$25,000 + $82,790
$107,790
2017
$676 (+1.2%)
$25,000 + $82,790
$107,790
2016
$668 (−1.0%)
$25,000 + $82,790
$107,790
2015
$675 (+1.5%)
$25,000 + $82,790
$107,790
2014
$665
Tax history for 644 Babb Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,601
$36,000 + $297,100
$333,100
2025
$1,601 (+45.4%)
$36,000 + $297,100
$333,100
2024
$1,101
$36,000 + $131,250
$167,250
2023
$1,101
$36,000 + $131,250
$167,250
2022
$1,101 (+0.8%)
$36,000 + $131,250
$167,250
2021
$1,093 (+45.6%)
$36,000 + $131,250
$167,250
2020
$750 (+0.7%)
$36,000 + $131,250
$167,250
2019
$745 (+9.4%)
$25,000 + $82,790
$107,790
2018
$681 (+0.8%)
$25,000 + $82,790
$107,790
2017
$676 (+1.2%)
$25,000 + $82,790
$107,790
2016
$668 (−1.0%)
$25,000 + $82,790
$107,790
2015
$675 (+1.5%)
$25,000 + $82,790
$107,790
2014
$665
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.67 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
2,004
Year built
1972
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Transylvania County
APN
8551-94-0687-000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 4, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Carport - 3 Car
Other Parking: Detached Carport
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Heat Pump, Heat Pump
Interior Features
Appliances: Other
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Roof: Metal
Exterior Features
Porch: Covered,Front
Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Pond(s), Rolling Slope, Sloped, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 1.67
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well, Other
Sewer: Septic Installed, Other
Water Heater Information: Gas
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Unspecified
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Unspecified
Location Information
Directions: From Brevard: Hwy 64 toward Rosman. To L onto Hwy 178. Follow Hwy 178 for approximately 4.8m to (sharp) R onto Babb. Property is approximately 0.6m ahead on R.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,004
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.67 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Transylvania County
APN: 8551-94-0687-000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 4, 2026