You will fall in love with this 2 bedroom adorable cottage nestled in the woods of WNC surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains. Close to the French Broad River for fishing and Kayaking! Only minutes to downtown Brevard for shopping and your favorite restaurants. Just a short drive to Pisgah National Forest for hiking and biking galore! Relax on the covered porch or an evening by the fire pit! Investors...this would be a great VRBO! Perfect starter home or a fantastic deal on a summer cabin!
Single-familyProperty Type
1963Year Built
0.78 acresLot Size
$774Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Alice Lance• BluAxis Realty
Contact: alice@bluaxis.com
Bought with Amanda Jennings Gravley• Fisher Realty - 10 Park Place
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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
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Sale history for 854 Babb Rd
Date
Event
Price
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4029779
Jun 29, 2023
Sold
$200,000
$697/sq ft
May 31, 2023
Contingent
—
May 26, 2023
Price Changed
$215,000
$749/sq ft
May 12, 2023
Listed
$225,000
$784/sq ft
HCMLS #89608
Jun 7, 2019
Sold
$98,000
$341/sq ft
Oct 15, 2018
Listed
$95,000
$331/sq ft
This 2 Bedroom - 2 Bath home sits on approximately . 78 acres +/-. It is located in a quiet neighborhood close to scenic Hwy US 178 near Rosman, NC. This home is a perfect starter home or a fantastic deal on a summer cabin in the Blue Ridge Mtns of NC. It is rustic but very functional. A choice of propane gas or wood burning stove to heat. No air conditioning is necessary. There are ceiling fans in each room except the kitchen. With the coolness of the mountains and cross ventilation it is quite comfortable in the summer months. This home has new wood floors - new vinyl siding. There is a front and a back porch. The back porch is screened in. It has a bonus room that could be used as extra space for storage, etc. This home has beautiful wood paneling in the living room. There is no septic information on file with Environmental Health.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$935
$20,000 + $174,670
$194,670
2025
$935 (+47.1%)
$20,000 + $174,670
$194,670
2024
$636
$20,000 + $76,620
$96,620
2023
$636
$20,000 + $76,620
$96,620
2022
$636 (+0.8%)
$20,000 + $76,620
$96,620
2021
$631 (+23.7%)
$20,000 + $76,620
$96,620
2020
$510 (+0.7%)
$20,000 + $76,620
$96,620
2019
$507 (+9.4%)
$20,000 + $53,310
$73,310
2018
$463 (+0.8%)
$20,000 + $53,310
$73,310
2017
$460 (+1.2%)
$20,000 + $53,310
$73,310
2016
$454 (+13.8%)
$20,000 + $53,310
$73,310
2015
$399 (+1.5%)
$20,000 + $53,310
$73,310
2014
$393
Tax history for 854 Babb Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$935
$20,000 + $174,670
$194,670
2025
$935 (+47.1%)
$20,000 + $174,670
$194,670
2024
$636
$20,000 + $76,620
$96,620
2023
$636
$20,000 + $76,620
$96,620
2022
$636 (+0.8%)
$20,000 + $76,620
$96,620
2021
$631 (+23.7%)
$20,000 + $76,620
$96,620
2020
$510 (+0.7%)
$20,000 + $76,620
$96,620
2019
$507 (+9.4%)
$20,000 + $53,310
$73,310
2018
$463 (+0.8%)
$20,000 + $53,310
$73,310
2017
$460 (+1.2%)
$20,000 + $53,310
$73,310
2016
$454 (+13.8%)
$20,000 + $53,310
$73,310
2015
$399 (+1.5%)
$20,000 + $53,310
$73,310
2014
$393
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.59 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
972
Year built
1963
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Transylvania County
APN
8551-84-0205-000
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: Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Main: 2
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: In Bathroom
Fireplace Information
Fireplace Features: Fire Pit
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Propane
Cooling Information: Window Unit(s)
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 508
Sq. Ft. Unheated Main: 508
Interior Features
Room Count: 1
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Vinyl
Roof: Fiberglass
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
Property Information
Development Status: Completed
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning Specification: None
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Private
Lot Size Area: 0.78
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Utilities: Cable Available, Propane
Location
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Rosman
Middle Or Junior High School: Rosman
High School: Unspecified
Location Information
Directions: From Rosman, NC take US 178 - Pickens Hwy towards Pickens, SC. Go approximately 3 miles and turn right onto Babb Road. Then travel .8 of a mile and house is on right side of the road. Wilson Real Estate sign at driveway. #854 on rock column at beginning of drive.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 972
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.59 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Transylvania County
APN: 8551-84-0205-000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 4, 2026