Land with Home for Sale in Burnsville, North Carolina
11820 State Highway 197 S, Burnsville, NC 28714
NEW PRICE!! MOTIVATED SELLER! Experience the perfect blend of historic character and modern ease in this beautifully updated 1916 farmhouse situated in the serene Pensacola community of Burnsville. Tucked away on a sprawling 5.73 acre lot, this 3BR/3BA home delivers 2,482 square feet of versatile living space with extensive recent upgrades, including a new French drain, all new gutters, and a complete crawlspace encapsulation system featuring two commercial dehumidifiers. The home has been meticulously maintained with major renovations in 1993 and 2023, plus additions in 1996 and 2010. Core systems include a whole-house water filtration system, a whole-home Generac generator, and the added benefit of a fresh mountain spring source alongside the well. Step inside to a warm, welcoming layout anchored by dual living areas, both outfitted with cozy wood-burning stoves ideal for crisp mountain evenings. The floor plan flows into a spacious kitchen complete with a breakfast nook and an adjacent formal dining room. Main level conveniences include a dedicated laundry room, an attached 2-car garage, and a flexible hobby/sewing room. Outdoors, the property is a nature lover's paradise bordered by the soothing sounds of bold Elk Fork Creek. The grounds offer incredible mini-farm potential with a fenced backyard, a barn for storage, 20 thriving blueberry bushes, mountain laurels, and seasonal flower beds. Private trails wind through a dedicated bird sanctuary where local wildlife regularly visits. Complete with NO RESTRICTIONS, this move-in ready retreat provides a rare connection to the surrounding landscape. Schedule your showing today!
Location
- Street address
- 11820 State Highway 197 S
- County
- Yancey County
- Zip code
- 28714
- Elevation
- 3,229 feet
Directions
From Burnsville on Hwy 19E take 197 SOUTH for approximately 11.5 miles. Driveway will be on the right. There will be a directional sign when listing is active-
Property details
- Acreage
- 5.729 acres
- MLS #
- CMLS 4361190
- Posted
Parcels
- 071700216985.000
Legal description
per recorded plat in Yancey County Deed Registry PB 4@736
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
Lot
- Features
- Creek Front, Creek/Stream, Green Area, Hilly, Level, Open Lot, Pasture, Private, Rolling Slope, Wooded
Exterior
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage-Attached, Open
- Pool
- Porch
Structure
- Stories
- 1
- Basement
- Partial, Storage Space, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
- Water
- Well
- Heating
- Ductless, Propane, Wood, Wood Stove, Zoned
- Cooling
- Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Materials
- Hardboard Siding
- Roof
- Metal
- Windows
- Insulated Windows
Interior
- Room Count
- 12
- Rooms
- Basement, Bathroom x 3, Bedroom x 3, Den, Dining Room, Laundry Room x 2
- Flooring
- Tile, Vinyl
- Fireplaces
- Yes
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Filtration System, Microwave, Propane Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer
- Features
- Walk-In Closet(s)
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | Propane | Connected |
Nearby schools
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Burnsville | Elementary |
| East Yancey | Middle |
| Mountain Heritage | High |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | New listing | $475,000 | — | CMLS |
| June 7, 2026 | Listing removed | $525,000 | — | Listing agent |
| May 29, 2026 | Under contract | $525,000 | — | CMLS |
| May 13, 2026 | Price drop | $525,000 | $20,000 -3.7% | CMLS |
| Apr 2, 2026 | New listing | $545,000 | — | CMLS |