This is a home with Character and Charm perched on a hill with a beautiful view and privacy. Enjoy the sounds of the lovely creek that runs beside it. Featuring 5 bedrooms, with one conveniently on the main floor. Large eat in kitchen with an island. Formal dining Room. Nicely sized living room with built ins and a fireplace. There is a sunroom located off the living room and the larger sunroom off the kitchen that has flagstone flooring and a mini split system for year-round comfort with built in seating or plant shelving around the perimeter. Vinyl flooring on the main level (possibly hardwood beneath the vinyl. ) The upstairs is hardwood. The basement level has had a canning kitchen and family room in the years past. Basement has concrete floor and is unfinished. Washer Dryer located in basement. Detached 2 car garage. This home includes 1.75 acres. (The remaining acreage is not for sale. ) Convenient to Appalachian Pharmacy School and Appalachian School of Law. Taxes will be reassessed after purchase. Land drawing exhibit in documents. This property is an estate and will be sold in as is condition. Buyer and or Buyer's Agent responsible to verify all information.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
1.75 acresLot Size
$106Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Vivia Horn• Berkshire HHS, Jones Property Group
Bought with Vivia Horn• Berkshire HHS, Jones Property Group
This is a home with Character and Charm perched on a hill with a beautiful view and privacy. Enjoy the sounds of the lovely creek that runs beside it. Featuring 5 bedrooms, with one conveniently on the main floor. Large eat in kitchen with an island. Formal dining Room. Nicely sized living room with built ins and a fireplace. There is a sunroom located off the living room and the larger sunroom off the kitchen that has flagstone flooring and a mini split system for year-round comfort with built in seating or plant shelving around the perimeter. Vinyl flooring on the main level (possibly hardwood beneath the vinyl. ) The upstairs is hardwood. The basement level has had a canning kitchen and family room in the years past. Basement has concrete floor and is unfinished. Washer Dryer located in basement. Detached 2 car garage. This home includes 1.75 acres. (The remaining acreage is not for sale. ) Convenient to Appalachian Pharmacy School and Appalachian School of Law. Taxes will be reassessed after purchase. Land drawing exhibit in documents. This property is an estate and will be sold in as is condition. Buyer and or Buyer's Agent responsible to verify all information.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$767
$33,800
2024
$767
$44,200 + $152,500
$196,700
2023
$767
$44,200 + $152,500
$196,700
2022
$767
$44,200 + $152,500
$196,700
2021
$767 (−2.6%)
$44,200 + $152,500
$196,700
2020
$788
$44,200 + $157,800
$202,000
2018
$788
$44,200 + $157,800
$202,000
2017
$788
$44,200 + $157,800
$202,000
2016
$788 (+0.1%)
$44,200 + $157,800
$202,000
2015
$787 (+66.4%)
$44,200 + $157,800
$202,000
2014
$473
$44,200 + $157,800
$202,000
2013
$473
$31,400 + $78,600
$110,000
Tax history for 1290 Mott Branch Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$767
$33,800
2024
$767
$44,200 + $152,500
$196,700
2023
$767
$44,200 + $152,500
$196,700
2022
$767
$44,200 + $152,500
$196,700
2021
$767 (−2.6%)
$44,200 + $152,500
$196,700
2020
$788
$44,200 + $157,800
$202,000
2018
$788
$44,200 + $157,800
$202,000
2017
$788
$44,200 + $157,800
$202,000
2016
$788 (+0.1%)
$44,200 + $157,800
$202,000
2015
$787 (+66.4%)
$44,200 + $157,800
$202,000
2014
$473
$44,200 + $157,800
$202,000
2013
$473
$31,400 + $78,600
$110,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
67.66 Acres
Year renovated
1973
Sq. Ft.
2,640
Year built
1950
Style
Other
County
Buchanan County
APN
10060-1
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 12, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Driveway, Asphalt
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Heat Pump
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump, See Remarks
Interior Features
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Laminate Counters
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Land Information
Topography: Steep Slope
Lot Information
Lot Size : 1.75
Lot Size Dimensions: 1.75
Lot Size Area: 1.75
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.75
Zoning: r
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Riverview
Middle Or Junior School: Riverview
High School: Grundy
Location Information
Directions: I-81N, take Exit 14, right off of exit, 4/10 mile right on main street, .9/10 mile left on Porterfield Hwy., Stay on Hwy. 19 until reaching Claypool Hill, turn left on Gov. GC Peery Hwy., go 30 miles left on Lovers Gap Rd.,1.9 mi. left on Leemaster Dr., .8/10 mi. left on Mott Branch. Home on right
Subdivision Name: Not In Subdivision
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,640
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 67.66 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1973
County: Buchanan County
APN: 10060-1
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 12, 2026
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Schools
Riverview Elementary/Middle School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 7.7mi
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Grundy High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.4mi
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Estimated 73-81% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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