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For sale by owner
  • Price increase: $150K (5/19)
    $1,400,000

    477 Blue Ridge Gem Mine Rd, Spruce Pine, NC 28777

    3beds
    1,200sqft
    : 
    MultiFamily
    Built in 2002
    -- sqft lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $1,167/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Finished first levelSprawling mountain topEnd of private roadWonderful horse pasture areaFertile soilStone raised bed gardensBerry bushes
    One of a kind commercial opportunity cash $1,250,000. Interest free Owner financing possible 30% down , 10 year $4000 / month with balloon , adjacent commercial 20 acres on same rd for sale as well , Fox Fire / Tree House Real estate. Both properties combined are the commercial development dream come true !! Excellent opportunity for tiny home community, estimated 24 or more tiny home spots on this sprawling mountain top. Currently 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.
    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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    Property Owner (828) 337-4354

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      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

      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: $1,167/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $143,000
      • Annual tax amount: $917
      • Date on market: 1/14/2026
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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        5/19/2026Price change$1,400,000+12%$1,167/sqft
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        5/3/2026Listed for sale$1,250,000+12.6%$1,042/sqft
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        4/23/2026Listing removed--
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        4/12/2026Price change$1,110,000-1.3%$925/sqft
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        3/12/2026Price change$1,125,000-8.2%$938/sqft
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        3/9/2026Price change$1,225,000+0.4%$1,021/sqft
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        2/28/2026Price change$1,220,000-0.4%$1,017/sqft
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        2/5/2026Price change$1,225,000-2%$1,021/sqft
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        1/14/2026Listed for sale$1,250,000$1,042/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax 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

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