About this home

Experience a truly extraordinary 29+ acre mountain sanctuary in the heart of Madison County. Lovingly stewarded by its current owners, this rare property offers a unique blend of usable land, privacy, infrastructure, and limitless potential. The front portion of the property features a nostalgic tobacco barn in excellent condition, open pastureland, multiple storage buildings, a 2-bedroom septic system already installed, electricity connected, and a peaceful creek bordering the land. Venture deeper into the property and discover the true magic of the back 27 acres-an exceptionally private valley surrounded by nature. Here you'll find two beautifully crafted off-grid homes built with milled lumber harvested from the property. Both structures are dried-in, insulated, and finished with stunning reclaimed wood interiors. The larger cabin offers approximately 700 square feet on the main level, with a lower level ready to be finished for additional living space, creating an ideal full-time residence or retreat. A septic plan and map are available upon request. The second cabin is thoughtfully designed with loft space and enjoys a sunny south-facing orientation overlooking a beautiful meadow. This area offers incredible potential for a homestead, farmstead, gardens, orchards, or additional recreational use. Both cabins are supplied by spring water, while a small creek meanders through the valley, enhancing the peaceful setting. Well-maintained logging roads and trails wind throughout the property, providing access to numerous potential homesites. Several elevated locations offer the possibility of spectacular long-range mountain views, including ridgeline sites with truly epic vistas. Whether used for hiking, exploring, or accessing future homesites, these trails add tremendous value and enjoyment to the land. Enjoy complete privacy and serenity while remaining just minutes from the recreational opportunities of the French Broad River, including kayaking, rafting, fishing, and riverside adventures. Conveniently located near the shops, restaurants, and growing arts scene of downtown Marshall, with Asheville's renowned dining, music, and cultural attractions within easy reach. A rare opportunity to own a legacy property offering off-grid living, homesteading potential, multiple homesites, abundant water resources, and exceptional natural beauty in one of Western North Carolina's most sought-after mountain communities.

Facts and features

Schools

• Madison Middle School

  middle · 6-8 · 6.2 mi

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• Changing Hearts Boarding School

  elementary · 3-9 · 4.1 mi

• Madison Early College High School

  high · 9-12 · 5.7 mi

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• Brush Creek Elementary School

  elementary · K-5 · 6.3 mi

  6

• Madison County Alternative High

  high · 9-12 · 5.8 mi

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• Madison High School

  high · 9-12 · 5.8 mi

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Price history

• Jul 30, 2026 · Price Changed$499,000
• Jun 11, 2026 · Listed$529,000
• Jul 20, 2020 · Sold$160,000
• Oct 12, 2019 · Listed$175,000
• Oct 4, 2019 · Listing Removed—
• Mar 18, 2019 · Price Changed$185,000
• Jun 1, 2018 · Price Changed$195,000
• Jan 22, 2018 · Listing Removed$200,000

Tax history

• 2023$1,058 tax · $211,793 assessed
• 2022$378 tax · $75,646 assessed
• 2021$378 tax · $75,646 assessed
• 2020$443 tax · $88,783 assessed
• 2019$418 tax · $76,052 assessed
• 2018$395 tax · $76,051 assessed
• 2017$648 tax · $124,797 assessed
• 2016$648 tax · $124,797 assessed

Home value

$494,000

• Collateral Analytics$494,000
• Quantarium$492,205

Where it is