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Property Description

TIME CAPSULE!! Rare, historic, hand hewn and chinking (1800’s per seller) log cabin nestled on the South Toe River, that flows from Mt. Mitchell, highest mountain peak, east of the Mississippi River. This romantic log cabin was originally living off of Hwy 80 S, where the Laurel Heights community is. The history is, that it was a resting place for weary travelers to lodge overnight(per sellers and the info they have gathered, no documentation). It was moved(disassembled) in 1984, and reassembled, where its home is now, with over 1,000 feet of riverfront. The present owners has made many improvements assuring stability, with engineered, 200 cubic yards of concrete, metal roof, rustic beams, esthetic decorative wrought iron railings, with about 800 sq. ft of covered outdoor living/entertaining. It encompasses spacious 2 bedrooms, one with a wood stove, both have vaulted ceilings with beams, and wood floors. One and a half bath with claw ft. tub/shower, open style kitchen/dining with country brick floors. Generous living room with wood burning stove, and foyer, all viewing the river from both levels. Storage room with laundry on main level, outside of entrance door. Underneath is a large bonus area for outdoor entertaining, and river access for fishing, tubing, kayaking, or just absorbing nature in the serene riverside valley. The road is a quiet country road less traveled. This unique log cabin is a eccentric find for your paradise summer getaway or short term rental! Minimal damage from the storm and is now restored. The kitchen cabinets is a blank canvas, for your artistic touch. Possible studio apartment where shed is. Comes with furnishings and decor!

Features
Heating System:
Wood Stove
Cooling System:
Ceiling Fan(s)
Patio:
Balcony, Covered, Porch
Parking:
Driveway, On Street, Parking Space(s)
Architectural Style:
Cabin
Flooring:
Wood, Brick
Interior Features:
Kitchen Island
Laundry Features:
Main Level, Utility Room
Sewer:
Septic Installed
Utilities:
Electricity Connected, Wired Internet Available, Cable Available
Waterfront Features:
Covered structure
Appliances
Appliances:
Electric Water Heater
Address Map
Country:
US
State:
NC
County:
Yancey
City:
Burnsville
Street:
None
Zipcode:
28714
Street:
HALLS CHAPEL
Street Number:
996
Street Suffix:
Road
Longitude:
W83° 49' 35.3''
Latitude:
N35° 52' 7.7''
Directions:
Take 19 E towards Spruce Pine. Go about 8 miles, from Burnsville Town Square, turn right onto Sycamore Cir, .2 mi turn left onto Blue Rock Rd, 3.6 miles turn left onto Halls Chapel Rd. Destination will be about a mile on the right.
Neighborhood
Elementary School:
South Toe
High School:
Mountain Heritage
Middle School:
East Yancey
MLS Addon
Office Name:
Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Burnville
Agent Name:
Amanda Seaton
TaxAnnualAmount:
$0
TaxAssessedValue:
$0
AssociationFee:
$0
Additional Information
Construction Materials:
Log
Foundation Details:
Crawl Space, Slab, Pillar/Post/Pier, Permanent
Levels:
Two
Lot Features:
Wooded, Sloped, Waterfront, River Front, Flood Plain/Bottom Land
Video Url:
https://youtu.be/5S8WNjvbTeg
Virtual Tour:
https://youtu.be/5S8WNjvbTeg
Water Body Name:
South Toe River
Water Source:
Spring
Listing Information
List Agent Mls Id:
r19224
List Office Mls Id:
NCM100519
Listing Term:
Cash
Mls Status:
Active
Modification Timestamp:
2026-06-11T14:31:06Z
Originating System Name:
Canopy
Special Listing Conditions:
None
Status Change Timestamp:
2025-10-18T03:18:01Z

Residential For Sale

996 Halls Chapel Road, Burnsville, North Carolina 28714

2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
1,168 Sqft
$765,000
Listing ID #4314014
Basic Details
Property Type :
Residential
Listing Type :
For Sale
Listing ID :
4314014
Price :
$765,000
View :
Water
Bedrooms :
2
Bathrooms :
2
Half Bathrooms :
1
Square Footage :
1,168 Sqft
Year Built :
1984
Status :
Active
Full Bathrooms :
1
Property Sub Type :
Single Family Residence
Roof:
Metal
Agent info
Contact Agent
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