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!
- 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:
- Electric Water Heater
- 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.
- Elementary School:
- South Toe
- High School:
- Mountain Heritage
- Middle School:
- East Yancey
- Office Name:
- Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Burnville
- Agent Name:
- Amanda Seaton
- TaxAnnualAmount:
- $0
- TaxAssessedValue:
- $0
- AssociationFee:
- $0
- 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
- 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
- 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















































