Price Reduced Listing*** Price Improvement*** This is a rare opportunity to own a beautifully renovated home and 20 unrestricted acres near the Fires Creek Recreation area. Tucked away at the end of the private drive, 5221 Fires Creek Road offers a peaceful setting near hundreds of acres of pristine mountain wilderness, ideal for hiking, wildlife viewing, fishing, and outdoor recreation. This charmingly updated home blends rustic mountain character with modern conveniences, making it an ideal full-time residence, vacation getaway, or investment opportunity. The 20 acres of unrestricted land offers the option of hunting deer and turkey, taking private strolls or subdividing into several building lots with views when cleared. The home was remodeled in 2022/2023, and offers the perfect balance of comfort, functionality, and flexibility. It is thoughtfully refreshed with new appliances, flooring, cabinets and counter tops. The bathrooms are also refreshed, and the home has new AC and heating units. The basement is currently unfinished but offers a private entry and possible additional living / workspace perfect for extended family, guests or a workshop for the handy man or wood worker. This private retreat is ready for its new owners to enjoy the very best of mountain life. For the hunter, this land backs up to ~100 acres of U.S. Forest Service land.
| MLS # | 100606503 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 1976 |
| Days On Site | 35 |
| Listing Provided By | REMAX Town & Country - Murphy | Douglas Jett |
| Bed(s) | 3 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 2 Total |
| SQ Feet | 1,610 |
| Story(s) | 1 |
| Zoning | Unrestricted |
| Acreage | 19.68 |
| Property View | Mountain |
| Interior Features | Mud Room, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Walk-in Shower |
|---|---|
| Heating Yes / No | Yes |
| Cooling Yes / No | Yes |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Fireplace Yes / No | Yes |
| Laundry Features | Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Laundry Room |
| Furnished | Unfurnished |
| Rooms Total | 8 |
| Roof | Metal |
|---|---|
| Foundation Details | Crawl Space |
| Lot Features | Dead End, See Remarks, Wooded, Gentle Sloping, Hillside, Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Recreation Nearby, Rural, Secluded |
| View | Mountain |
| Construction Materials | Brick |
| Attached Garage Yes / No | No |
|---|---|
| Garage Yes / No | No |
| Parking Features | Gravel |
| Utilities | DSL, High Speed Internet |
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| Tax Assessed Value | 437600 |
|---|---|
| Tax Book Number | 466 |
| Tax Legal Description | 554100375609, 554100381048 |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| State | NC |
|---|---|
| County | Clay |
| City | Hayesville |
| Zip Code | 28904 |
| Elementary School | Hayesville |
| High School | Hayesville |
| Listing VS Median (in 28904) | |
Price: $485,900 low | high Med: $511,050 sqft: 1,610 low | high Med: 1,473 $ / sqft: $302 low | high Med: $352 On site: 35 low | high Med: 50.5 | |
| State | NC |
|---|---|
| County | Clay |
| City | Hayesville |
| Zip Code | 28904 |
| Elementary School | Hayesville |
| High School | Hayesville |
| Listing VS Median (in 28904) | |
Price: $485,900 low | high Med: $511,050 sqft: 1,610 low | high Med: 1,473 $ / sqft: $302 low | high Med: $352 On site: 35 low | high Med: 50.5 | |