About this home

Escape to the mountains at 840 Summit Ridge Road in Purlear! This beautiful 5-acre tract offers the perfect private retreat for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. The property features a furnished tiny cabin, ready for you to start enjoying immediately. Equipped with electricity and internet, you can stay connected while still embracing the peace and quiet of mountain living. The cabin also includes a rainwater collection system with a water filtration system, adding a self-sufficient touch to this unique getaway. Three additional storage buildings provide plenty of space for ATVs, hunting gear, tools, and outdoor equipment. Whether you're looking for a hunting basecamp, a weekend ATV retreat, or a peaceful place to sit on the porch and take in breathtaking mountain views, this property offers endless possibilities. If you've been searching for a private mountain escape in Wilkes County, this is it.

Facts and features

Schools

• Mount Pleasant Elementary

  elementary · K-5 · 6.0 mi

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• West Wilkes High

  high · 9-12 · 7.4 mi

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• West Wilkes Middle

  middle · 6-8 · 8.8 mi

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• Millers Creek Elementary

  elementary · K-5 · 7.9 mi

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• Boomer-Ferguson Elementary

  elementary · K-5 · 9.7 mi

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• Wilkes Early College High School

  high · 9-12 · 12.7 mi

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Price history

• Jul 24, 2026 · Price Changed$169,000
• Feb 14, 2026 · Listed$179,000
• Jul 17, 2023 · Sold$112,000
• Apr 2, 2023 · Listed$139,000
• Dec 3, 2021 · Sold$35,000
• Oct 6, 2021 · Sold$47,500
• Aug 3, 2021 · Listed$49,900

Tax history

• 2025$281 tax · $59,000 assessed
• 2024$344 tax · $59,000 assessed
• 2023$344 tax · $45,990 assessed
• 2022$268 tax · $35,820 assessed
• 2021$281 tax · $35,820 assessed
• 2020$276 tax · $35,820 assessed
• 2019$273 tax · $35,820 assessed
• 2018$276 tax · $36,280 assessed

Home value

$177,000

• Collateral Analytics$177,000
• Quantarium$130,778

Where it is