11820 State Highway 197 None
ActivePrice ↓ $70K
MLS# CAR4361190 · 54 days on market

11820 State Highway 197 None

Burnsville, NC 28714

$475K$191/sqft$70K
Originally listed at $545K
Beds3
Baths3
Sq Ft2,482
Lot5.729 ac
$/SqFt$191
DOM54

Architectural Narrative

NEW PRICE!! MOTIVATED SELLER! Experience the perfect blend of historic character and modern ease in this beautifully updated 1916 farmhouse situated in the serene Pensacola community of Burnsville. Tucked away on a sprawling 5.73 acre lot, this 3BR/3BA home delivers 2,482 square feet of versatile living space with extensive recent upgrades, including a new French drain, all new gutters, and a complete crawlspace encapsulation system featuring two commercial dehumidifiers. The home has been meticulously maintained with major renovations in 1993 and 2023, plus additions in 1996 and 2010. Core systems include a whole-house water filtration system, a Generac generator, and the added benefit of a fresh mountain spring source alongside the well. Step inside to a warm, welcoming layout anchored by dual living areas, both outfitted with cozy wood-burning stoves ideal for crisp mountain evenings. The floor plan flows into a spacious kitchen complete with a breakfast nook and an adjacent formal dining room. Main level conveniences include a dedicated laundry room, an attached 2-car garage, and a flexible hobby/sewing room. Outdoors, the property is a nature lover's paradise bordered by the soothing sounds of bold Elk Fork Creek. The grounds offer incredible mini-farm potential with a fenced backyard, a barn for storage, 20 thriving blueberry bushes, mountain laurels, and seasonal flower beds. Private trails wind through a dedicated bird sanctuary where local wildlife regularly visits. Complete with NO RESTRICTIONS, this move-in ready retreat provides a rare connection to the surrounding landscape. Schedule your showing today!

At a Glance

Bedrooms3
Full Baths3
Half Baths0
Property TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1916
LevelsOne
Garage2 spaces

Community & Resources

County
Yancey
NC · 28714
High School
Mountain Heritage
Assigned district
Middle School
East Yancey
Assigned district
Elementary
Burnsville
Assigned district
Tax Assessed
$439K
County record
$/SqFt
$191
Listed price basis

Property Facts

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1916
Stories / Levels
One
Living Area (SqFt)
2,482
Above Grade SqFt
2,482
Full Bathrooms
3
Lot Size
5.729 acres
Zoning
n/a
Parcel #
071700216985.000
Tax Assessed Value
$439K

Interior Features

Walk-In Closet(s)

Appliances

DishwasherDryerElectric RangeFiltration SystemMicrowavePropane Water HeaterRefrigeratorWasherWasher/Dryer

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating
Ductless, Propane, Wood Stove, Zoned, Other - See Remarks
Cooling
Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Ductless
Flooring
Tile, Vinyl, Wood
Fireplace
Family Room, Wood Burning Stove
Laundry
Utility Room, Laundry Room, Main Level
Water Source
Well, Other - See Remarks
Sewer
Septic Installed
Utilities
Electricity Connected, Fiber Optics, Phone Connected, Propane

Exterior & Parking

Construction
Hardboard Siding, Wood
Foundation
Basement, Crawl Space, Slab
Roof
Metal
Garage
2 spaces
Parking
Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener
Patio / Porch
Covered, Rear Porch, Screened
Windows
Insulated Window(s)

Lot Features

Creek FrontGreen AreaHillyLevelOpen LotPasturePrivateRolling SlopeCreek/StreamWooded

Gallery

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX RESULTS · Crystal Garland · Listed 04/02/2026

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11820 State Highway 197 None
Burnsville, NC · $475K