The extremely popular Business LLC “ Little Switzerland Orchard & Winery “ along with any DBA’’s on record will go with the sale of this home and business
Our neighbors 1 acre lot just sold for $170,000 , our property is 6 times larger & 10 times nicer.
We were not even considering selling until that sale occurred.
The entire property is covered with fruit trees,
berry bushes, stone raised bed gardens. Wonderful horse pasture area , wooded walking trails , multitudes of perennial flower gardens line the campsites & walking trail.
this is a paradise, like the garden of Eden. For over 20 years we have planted fruit & flower gardens, our many visitors call it a mountain top oasis paradise. Soil has been amended with compost from our chickens and horses for 20 years. Very fertile soil. Hiking trails on property and horseback riding trails. A five minute drive from Blue Ridge Parkway, Downtown Little Switzerland and the Emerald Village Mines are just around the bend. Has a view of the Black Mountain Range from upper level apartment.
I owner/ general contractor built. Currently living in finished first level . Off grid solar, wood & Propane
Our first story of home was constructed in an old farm building, years later we added the upper story & 1/2 ( loft ) which is extremely well built, 2x8 yellow pine wall framing , 2 x 12 shed roof.
Top quality thermal pane vinyl window cover 75 % of the upper level , The new uppers have closed cell foam insulation in walls & ceiling , wiring complete, completion of home can be negotiated. 1.5 story addition has 360 degree mountain views, including the black mountain range. The upper story & half was constructed as a separate living unit from first story unit.
End of private road, beautiful hill top 100% useable & buildable.
Currently an extremely popular campground & Micro Brewery, Cidery & Winery with 12 site rustic campsites , 2 full RV hookup sites, an orchard with approximately 300 fruit trees & bushes, extremely popular campgrounds trails and tent areas , Brewery, Cidery , Winery next door to the campground. Home is off grid. Winery and campground clubhouse. 2 electric full hookup RV sites are currently still hooked to power grid , plans to convert all to solar / wind / in next 24 months.
Will train if needed.
For sale by owner
Price cut: $25K (2/5)
$1,225,000
477 Blue Ridge Gem Mine Rd, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
3beds
1,200sqft
Est.:
MultiFamily
Built in 2002
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,021/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wonderful horse pasture areaStone raised bed gardensFruit treesBerry bushesHorseback riding trailsHiking trails on propertyWooded walking trails
What the owner loves about this home
We consider this a paradise, like the garden of Eden. For over 20 years we have planted fruit & flower gardens, our many visitors call it a mountain top oasis paradise. Soil has been amended with compost from our chickens and horses for 20 years. Very fertile soil. Hiking trails on property and horseback riding trails. A five minute drive from Blue Ridge Parkway, Downtown Little Switzerland and the Emerald Village Mines are just around the bend. Has a view of the Black Mountain Range from upper loft in home.
Popular campground and good pasture area for horses. On site hiking trails. Just minutes away from Emerald Village Mines, downtown Little SwitzerlAnd and Blue Ridge Parkway.
Our neighbors 1 acre lot just sold for $170,000 , our property is 6 times larger & 10 times nicer.
We were not even considering selling until that sale occurred. completion of home can be negotiated.
The entire property is covered with fruit trees,
berry bushes, stone raised bed gardens. Wonder horse pasture area , wooded walking trails , multitudes of perennial flower gardens line the campsites & walking trail.
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Listed by:
Property Owner (828) 337-4354
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric, Propane / Butane, Solar, Wood / Pellet
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Other, Hardwood
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,200 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off-street
Features
- Exterior features: Other
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial, Mountain
Lot
- Size: 6.02 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 077700577882
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
Materials
- Roof: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2002
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Spruce Pine
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,021/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $143,000
- Annual tax amount: $917
- Date on market: 1/14/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,489/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/5/2026 | Price change | $1,225,000-2%$1,021/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 1/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000$1,042/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $917 +1.6% | $143,000 |
| 2024 | $902 +6.3% | $143,000 +6.3% |
| 2023 | $849 | $134,500 |
| 2022 | $849 +85.4% | $134,500 +91.6% |
| 2021 | $458 | $70,200 |
| 2020 | $458 | $70,200 |
| 2019 | $458 +0% | $70,200 |
| 2018 | $458 +13.2% | $70,200 +13.2% |
| 2017 | $404 +8.7% | $62,000 |
| 2016 | $372 +676% | $62,000 -22.4% |
| 2015 | $48 -66.8% | $79,900 +231.5% |
| 2014 | $145 -29.4% | $24,100 |
| 2013 | $205 -7.5% | $24,100 -49.9% |
| 2011 | $221 | $48,100 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$6,409/mo
Principal & interest
$5899
Property taxes
$510
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28777
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAGreenlee PrimaryGrades: K-2Distance: 4.5 mi
- 3/10Harris MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.7 mi
- 8/10Mayland Early CollegeGrades: 9-12Distance: 8.4 mi






