
Recreational Land with Home for Sale in Barnardsville, North Carolina
189 Poverty Branch Rd, Barnardsville, NC 28709
Discover unparalleled tranquility in this private 2BR, 2BA mountain home, gracefully situated on 17 sprawling acres near the town of Barnardsville less than 30 mins from Asheville. Wake each morning to the beauty of the fog rolling up through the valley. This home offers comfortable living w/a finished basement perfect for welcoming guests or creating a recreation room for a growing family. Enjoy morning coffee from the treehouse deck or evening gatherings on the expansive patio to marvel at the starry sky, a brilliant display uninterrupted by city lights. Explore multiple ATV trails to discover several camping sites & appreciate the cleared ridgetop area w/wildlife food plot for deer & turkeys that meander through your yard. Adventure is always at your fingertips w/Navitat outdoors, Pisgah Nat'l Forest & Blue Ridge Parkway all just a short drive away. This home truly offers an escape from the hustle & bustle, a place to find peace & create lasting memories in the heart of WNC.
Location
- Street address
- 189 Poverty Branch Rd
- County
- Buncombe County
- Elevation
- 2,392 feet
Directions
From I-26 take Exit 15 toward Barnardsville to left turn on Poverty Branch Rd. Go approximately 1.2 miles and turn right. Look for directional sign-
Property details
- Acreage
- 17.13 acres
- Zoning
- OU
- MLS #
- CMLS 4276020
- Posted
Parcels
- 9776-90-0016-00000
Legal description
house & 17.13 acres per Buncombe Co. Deed Registry DB 2439@89 & 6161@388
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Franchise
- Independent
Lot
- Features
- Green Area, Hilly, Private, Rolling Slope, Sloped, Views, Wooded
Exterior
- Parking
- Driveway
- Pool
- Deck, Patio, Porch
- Structures
- Storage
- Features
- Fire Pit
Structure
- Stories
- 1
- Basement
- Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access, Walk-Up Access
- Water
- Well
- Heating
- Central, Electric, Heat Pump
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Materials
- Vinyl
- Roof
- Shingle
- Windows
- Insulated Windows
Interior
- Room Count
- 11
- Rooms
- Basement, Bathroom x 2, Bedroom x 2, Bonus Room, Den, Dining Room, Laundry Room
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer
- Features
- Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gas | Propane | Connected | — |
Nearby schools
| Name | Level | District | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnardsville/N. Windy Ridge | Elementary | — | — |
| North Buncombe | Middle | — | — |
| North Buncombe | High | — | — |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 4, 2025 | Price drop | $849,000 | $20,000 -2.3% | CMLS |
| Aug 8, 2025 | Price drop | $869,000 | $10,000 -1.1% | CMLS |
| July 2, 2025 | New listing | $879,000 | — | CMLS |















































