11+/- TURN-KEY FARMSTEAD READY NOW. End-of-road privacy bordering conservation land just minutes to Max Patch & the Appalachian Trail. This is a rare chance to step into a fully functioning mountain homestead w/o years of setup. Currently home to dairy sheep, chickens & geese, the property is built for efficient small-scale farming. Box-wire fencing w/ solar electric reinforcement, barn w/ milking stanchions, brooder & poultry enclosures & 3 sheds allow you to operate from day 1. Trails cross the land w/ 2 streams, 3 springs & small waterfall. Established gardens produce veggies, herbs, pears, grapes, asparagus & blueberries seasonally. The home functions as 2 separate apts w/ private entrances. Upstairs has 2BR, 2BA, office & open great room w/ mountain views, SS appliances, updated systems, hardwood & tile, mini-splits, wood stove & new roof. Gravity-fed spring water adds resilience. Downstairs is a 1-bedroom apt w/ tiled great room & lg laundry/storage area. Deck, open sky views, & practical infrastructure complete the setting. Properties w/ this level of water, privacy & infrastructure are tightly held. If you've been waiting for a true working homestead, this is the one.
For sale
Price cut: $24.9K (2/19)
$575,000
2778 Mule Stomp Rd, Hot Springs, NC 28743
3beds
2,576sqft
Est.:
Residential
Built in 2001
11.26 Acres Lot
$551,600 Zestimate®
$223/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Updated systemsBrooder and poultry enclosuresTrails cross the landNew roofOpen sky viewsWood stove
- 44 days |
- 912 |
- 52 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 19, 2026 at 02:17pm
Listed by:
Thomas Peacock,
Mossy Oak Properties Carolina Timber And Realty
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS,MLS#: 26043128
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: First
Heating
- Electric, Wood, Propane, Baseboard, Mini-Split
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Doors: Other Doors (See Remarks)
- Windows: Other Windows (See Remarks)
- Attic: None
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,576
- Total interior livable area: 2,576 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Levels: Two
- Fencing: Fenced Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range View, View Year Round
- Waterfront features: Stream/Creek
Lot
- Size: 11.26 Acres
- Features: Elevation over 3000, Elevation over 4000, Level, Level Yard, Pasture, Private, Wooded
- Residential vegetation: Partially Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding/Workshop
- Parcel number: 8745116383
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Residential
Materials
- Hardboard, Other
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 2001
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Spring
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Hot Springs
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $223/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $392,847
- Annual tax amount: $1,751
- Date on market: 1/20/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$551,600
$524,000 - $579,000
$3,050/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/19/2026 | Price change | $575,000-4.2%$223/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26043128 Report a problem | ||
| 1/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $599,900+41.2%$233/sqft |
Source: Carolina Smokies MLS #26043128 Report a problem | ||
| 9/14/2022 | Sold | $425,000$165/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3889099 Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/2022 | Contingent | $425,000$165/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3889099 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2022 | Listed for sale | $425,000$165/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3889099 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $392,847 |
| 2024 | -- | $392,847 +74.5% |
| 2023 | -- | $225,172 |
| 2022 | -- | $225,172 |
| 2021 | -- | -- |
| 2020 | $1,216 | -- |
| 2019 | -- | $210,166 |
| 2018 | -- | -- |
| 2017 | -- | -- |
| 2016 | -- | -- |
| 2015 | -- | -- |
| 2014 | -- | $175,585 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,945/mo
Principal & interest
$2705
Property taxes
$240
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28743
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Hot Springs Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 10.5 mi
- 6/10Madison Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 12.3 mi
- 4/10Madison Early College High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 13.6 mi
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