Discover unrivaled privacy in this private 2BR, 2BA mountain home, gracefully situated on 17 sprawling acres near Barnardsville, less than 30 minutes from Asheville. Wake each morning to the beauty of the fog rolling through the valley. This home offers comfortable living with a finished basement—perfect for guests or a recreation room. Enjoy morning coffee from the treehouse deck or evening gatherings on the expansive patio to marvel at a starry sky uninterrupted by city lights. Explore multiple ATV trails to discover private camping sites and a cleared ridgetop with a wildlife food plot for the deer and turkeys that meander through the yard. Adventure is at your fingertips with Navitat, Pisgah National Forest, and the Blue Ridge Parkway all just a short drive away. This property offers total mountain solitude and a place to create lasting memories in the heart of WNC. Don’t let this mountain sanctuary pass you by—schedule your private tour today and experience the serenity for yourself!
Active
$849,000
189 Poverty Branch Rd, Barnardsville, NC 28709
2beds
1,996sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2001
17.13 Acres Lot
$811,800 Zestimate®
$425/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: 13 hours ago
Listing Provided by:
Crystal Garland Crystal.garland@remax.net,
RE/MAX RESULTS
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4354105
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Basement
Other
- Level: Basement
Den
- Level: Basement
Dining room
- Level: Main
Flex space
- Level: Basement
Laundry
- Level: Basement
Living room
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central, Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement, Laundry Room, Sink
Features
- Attic Other, Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Storage
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Doors: Insulated Door(s), Screen Door(s), Sliding Doors
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Finished,Full,Interior Entry,Walk-Out Access,Walk-Up Access
- Attic: Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,008
- Total interior livable area: 1,996 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,008
- Finished area below ground: 988
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Fire Pit
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Year Round
Lot
- Size: 17.13 Acres
- Features: Green Area, Hilly, Private, Rolling Slope, Sloped, Wooded, Views, Other - See Remarks
Details
- Additional parcels included: 9775-99-4599-00000
- Parcel number: 977690001600000
- Zoning: OU
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2001
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Propane
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: none
Location
- Region: Barnardsville
- Elevation: 2000 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $425/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $189,300
- Annual tax amount: $1,451
- Date on market: 3/10/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Concrete, Gravel
Estimated market value
$811,800
$771,000 - $852,000
$2,994/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $849,000$425/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4354105 Report a problem | ||
| 1/1/2026 | Listing removed | $849,000$425/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4276020 Report a problem | ||
| 9/4/2025 | Price change | $849,000-2.3%$425/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4276020 Report a problem | ||
| 8/8/2025 | Price change | $869,000-1.1%$435/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4276020 Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $879,000-2.2%$440/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4276020 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2025 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $899,000$450/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,451 +3.9% | $189,300 |
| 2024 | $1,396 +2.7% | $189,300 |
| 2023 | $1,359 +1.4% | $189,300 |
| 2022 | $1,340 +2.9% | $189,300 |
| 2021 | $1,302 +24.6% | $189,300 +32% |
| 2020 | $1,045 | $143,400 |
| 2019 | $1,045 | $143,400 |
| 2018 | $1,045 | $143,400 +5.6% |
| 2017 | $1,045 +4.3% | $135,800 |
| 2016 | $1,002 -2.1% | $135,800 |
| 2015 | $1,024 | $135,800 |
| 2014 | $1,024 | $135,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $135,800 -4.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $142,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $142,300 +3.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $137,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $137,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $137,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $137,000 +42.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $95,900 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$4,425/mo
Principal & interest
$4050
Property taxes
$375
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28709
Getting around
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Car-DependentNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Barnardsville ElementaryGrades: PK-4Distance: 1.3 mi
- 10/10North Buncombe MiddleGrades: 7-8Distance: 8.2 mi
- 6/10North Buncombe HighGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 7.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Barnardsville/N. Windy Ridge
- Middle: North Buncombe
- High: North Buncombe
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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