Burnsville, North Carolina serves as the seat of Yancey County, home to Mount Mitchell — at 6,684 feet, the highest peak east of the Mississippi River, named for UNC professor Elisha Mitchell, who died attempting to verify its elevation and now rests at its summit. The town itself takes its name from Otway Burns, a War of 1812 privateer later honored with a statue in the town square inscribed, “He Guarded Well Our Seas, Let Our Mountains Honor Him.” At 2,500 feet elevation on 5.17 wooded acres, a three-bedroom bungalow at 92 Silas Branch Rd sits beside a creek in this same mountain county, listed at $249,000.
Important Disclosures Buyers Should Know
This listing comes with a few conditions worth understanding upfront. The property is being sold as part of an estate sale. The exterior materials include asbestos siding, which is common in homes of this era but should be professionally inspected before any renovation work that could disturb it. Given the property’s creek frontage, and the region’s history with Hurricane Helene-related flooding and landslides in September 2024, buyers should also confirm current flood zone status and drainage conditions with a professional survey.
A Simple Bungalow Built Around the Sound of Water
Built in 1940, this 1,109-square-foot bungalow keeps the primary bedroom — a genuinely spacious 300+ square feet — on the main level, with two additional bedrooms upstairs. The main floor also holds a kitchen and living room, and a fireplace insert adds warmth alongside the home’s oil-fired forced-air heating. The listing’s headline features say it plainly: the sounds of the creek and a picturesque setting define this property more than any single interior feature.
Five Acres With an Orchard and Creek Access
The 5.17-acre lot includes an established orchard and genuine creek frontage, with wooded terrain throughout. A storage shed rounds out the property, and chain-link fencing offers some enclosed space near the home.
The Practical Details
Water comes from a private well, and a septic system is already installed. The home sits on a crawl space foundation under a composition roof. Annual property taxes run $1,035, and the property is available through conventional, FHA, USDA, or VA financing.
The Numbers
| Price | $249,000 ($225/sq ft) — estate sale |
| Location | 92 Silas Branch Rd, Burnsville, NC 28714 |
| Home Size | 1,109 sq ft |
| Bedrooms / Bathrooms | 3 / 1 full |
| Lot Size | 5.17 acres, wooded with orchard |
| Year Built | 1940 |
| Elevation | 2,500 feet |
| Water / Sewer | Private well / septic |
| Heating / Cooling | Oil forced air / window units |
| Waterfront | Creek |
| Exterior Materials | Asbestos and hardboard siding |
| Annual Taxes | $1,035 |
Why Burnsville
Burnsville sits in the shadow of Mount Mitchell, drawing visitors for hiking, the annual Mount Mitchell Craft Fair — running since 1956 and one of the region’s largest arts events — and a genuine small-town square anchored by the historic Nu Wray Inn, which has hosted guests from Thomas Wolfe to Elvis Presley. Yancey County is also home to more than 600 working artists, giving the area real creative depth alongside its mountain scenery. For a buyer looking for a genuine creekside retreat at real elevation, close to some of North Carolina’s most significant natural landmarks, Burnsville offers both history and setting.
This property is part of an estate sale. Interested in touring 92 Silas Branch Rd or want more details on the Burnsville area? Reach out to the listing agent below in ZILLOW
