11.26 +/- Acre Homesteader's Dream Property! Located at the end of a 3 mile, well maintained gravel road, this once-in-a-lifetime homesteading property gives you a rare blend of privacy and beauty in the heart of the Smokies. Both timeless & refined, this is place where nature, wellness and self sufficiency coexist. Most recently home to dairy sheep and poultry, this land has been meticulously laid out for sustainable, small-scale agriculture. From the box-wire fenced pastures, solar electric fencing, multiple purpose-built outbuildings, sheep barn, chicken coop and multiple sheds, this mountain farmstead has it all and it's waiting for you. Property like this with the ability to not only survive but actually thrive is a prepper's dream come true. With private hiking trails winding through the property, 2 streams, 3 natural springs & a noisy waterfall this is the perfect place to call home.
For sale
Price cut: $5.1K (4/18)
$519,900
2778 Mule Stomp Rd, Hot Springs, NC 28743
3beds
2,576sqft
Est.:
Residential
Built in 2001
11.26 Acres Lot
$499,800 Zestimate®
$202/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Sheep barnNoisy waterfallMultiple purpose-built outbuildingsChicken coopBox-wire fenced pasturesSolar electric fencingMultiple sheds
- 93 days |
- 830 |
- 58 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Thomas Peacock,
Mossy Oak Properties Carolina Timber And Realty
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS,MLS#: 26043128
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: First
Heating
- Electric, Wood, Propane, Baseboard, Mini-Split
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Doors: Other Doors (See Remarks)
- Windows: Other Windows (See Remarks)
- Attic: None
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,576
- Total interior livable area: 2,576 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Levels: Two
- Fencing: Fenced Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range View, View Year Round
- Waterfront features: Stream/Creek
Lot
- Size: 11.26 Acres
- Features: Elevation over 3000, Elevation over 4000, Level, Level Yard, Pasture, Private, Wooded
- Residential vegetation: Partially Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding/Workshop
- Parcel number: 8745116383
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Residential
Materials
- Hardboard, Other
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 2001
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Spring
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Hot Springs
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $202/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $392,847
- Annual tax amount: $1,751
- Date on market: 1/20/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$499,800
$475,000 - $525,000
$3,050/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/18/2026 | Price change | $519,900-1%$202/sqft |
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| 3/22/2026 | Price change | $525,000-8.7%$204/sqft |
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| 2/19/2026 | Price change | $575,000-4.2%$223/sqft |
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| 1/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $599,900+41.2%$233/sqft |
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| 9/14/2022 | Sold | $425,000$165/sqft |
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| 8/12/2022 | Contingent | $425,000$165/sqft |
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| 8/1/2022 | Listed for sale | $425,000$165/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $392,847 |
| 2024 | -- | $392,847 +74.5% |
| 2023 | -- | $225,172 |
| 2022 | -- | $225,172 |
| 2021 | -- | -- |
| 2020 | $1,216 | -- |
| 2019 | -- | $210,166 |
| 2018 | -- | -- |
| 2017 | -- | -- |
| 2016 | -- | -- |
| 2015 | -- | -- |
| 2014 | -- | $175,585 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment
$2,746/mo
Principal & interest
$2529
Property taxes
$217
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28743
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Hot Springs Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 10.5 mi
- 6/10Madison Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 12.3 mi
- 4/10Madison Early College High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 13.6 mi
A local agent can set up tours, give advice and negotiate with sellers.
- North Carolina
- Madison County
- Hot Springs
- 28743
- 2778 Mule Stomp Rd







