Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/13/2025
Listed
$699,000
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MLS
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Property Description
Owner Financing Possible! Tucked into +/- 56 acres of Appalachian beauty, this off-grid hemlock log cabin is your rustic dream come true. Energy-efficient and self-sustaining, it features a stone fireplace, walnut floors, granite counters, propane cookstove, kitchen woodstove, and on-demand hot water. A main-floor bedroom and bath offer comfort, while a cozy loft welcomes guests. Gravity-fed spring water, septic, and generator-ready power keep life simple. With streams, springs, garden space, and a fenced poultry coop, it's ideal for a homestead or retreat. Borders 246 acres of US Forest Service land for private hiking/hunting. Perfect for a family compound, off grid getaway or a hunters paradise. 20 Minutes to Downtown Marion and minutes to Altapass Orchard, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, Boone & more. Come claim your slice of Appalachian heaven! O
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 459 Old Yellow Mountain Rd
General
- Price: $699,000
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Charlotte_Regional_Realtor_Association
- MLS ID: 4269848
- Updated: 8/21/2025
- Added to Site: 221 day(s) ago
Interior
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Kitchen, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove, Family Room, Kitchen, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
- Appliances: Gas Range, Gas Water Heater
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Bedrooms Upper: 1
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 1
Additional Information
- Equipment: Fuel Tank(s), Generator Hookup
Parking
- Parking Features: Driveway
Location
- County: McDowell
- Driving Directions: Take 221 from Marion traveling north. Once you pass the turnoff for 226 travel 3.2 miles and take a left on Peppers Creek Road. Then travel 1.3 MI and take a left on Old Yellow Mountain Road. Travel a half mile to the house, the house will be on the left. There are two creek crossings to get to the house and the road is an earth Road. GPS will get you there.
School Information
- Elementary School: North Cove
- Middle School: West McDowell
- High School: McDowell
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Propane, Other - See Remarks
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Spring
- Utility Description: Propane
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cabin
- Construction: Site Built
- Exterior Const.: Stone, Wood
- Roof: Metal
- Main/1st Level: 825 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 2015
Lot Features
- Street/Road Desc.: Dirt, Gravel
- Elevation (Approx.): 1500
- Lot Features: Adjoins Forest, Creek Front, Hilly, Level, Private, Creek/Stream, Wooded
- Rcmdd Zoning: OU
- Fencing (Description): Partial
Financial Considerations
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, Owner Financing
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 1707-00-56-9918
- Lot Number: 695/548
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Schools
Schools serving 459 Old Yellow Mountain Rd
School District:McDowell County Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
North Cove Elementary School 401 American Thread Road, Marion, NC 28752 | PK-6 | 4.3 mi |
West Mcdowell Junior High School 346 West Mc Dowell Junior High School Road, Marion, NC 28752 | 7-9 | 10.5 mi |
Mcdowell High School 600 McDowell High School Road, Marion, NC 28752 | 9-12 | 10.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 459 Old Yellow Mountain Rd
Tax History
Tax History for 459 Old Yellow Mountain Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,160
—
$313,990
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2024
$2,160
18%
$313,990
18%
2023
$1,837
65%
$267,030
67%
2022
$1,113
5%
$159,490
—
2021
$1,065
-1%
$159,490
—
2019
$1,081
36%
$159,490
36%
2018
$794
6%
$117,120
—
2017
$750
—
$117,120
—
2016
$750
2%
$117,120
—
2015
$738
79%
$117,120
74%
2014
$412
1%
$67,500
—
2013
$406
—
$67,500
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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459 Old Yellow Mountain Road, Marion, NC 28752 (MLS# 4269848) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 459 Old Yellow Mountain Road is currently listed for $699,000 and was received on June 13, 2025. Want to learn more about 459 Old Yellow Mountain Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Marion? You can browse all Marion real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.