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Lot/Land
27.33 acre lot
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About this House
Tucked into the folds of the Blue Ridge Mountains just outside Barnardsville, this 27.33 +/- acre tract offers a rare blend of accessibility and untouched wild character with no restrictions or HOA. The property enjoys frontage along paved, state maintained Paint Fork Road, with an easy entrance and gently sloping topography near the road that offers welcoming building potential before the land rises into the mountainous terrain beyond. Site evaluation suggests the favorable building areas near the road could support two separate 3-4 bedroom septic systems.
The current owner has been a thoughtful steward of this land, and a forest stewardship plan along with a full ecological evaluation are available for a future owner to continue that legacy of care.
An existing utility right of way winds through the property's interior, and each summer it transforms into a sunny wildflower meadow, alive with pollinators and open sky in an otherwise forested landscape. Beyond the meadow, the land climbs into rich cove forest, chestnut oak woodlands, and dramatic exposed bedrock outcrops as tall as 30 feet. Paint Fork itself, a small but ecologically valuable stream, traces the western boundary, joined by spring fed seeps that stay green and lush through the seasons.
Wildlife is abundant and diverse, with black bear, wild turkey, bobcat, and dozens of bird species documented onsite, alongside rare finds like American ginseng, goldenseal, and a lampshade weaver spider found nowhere else but a three county pocket of western North Carolina. Just minutes from the Barnardsville community, close to Asheville, and within easy reach of Pisgah National Forest and multiple conservation areas, this well tended property offers both the privacy of deep woods and the practicality of easy access.
The current owner has been a thoughtful steward of this land, and a forest stewardship plan along with a full ecological evaluation are available for a future owner to continue that legacy of care.
An existing utility right of way winds through the property's interior, and each summer it transforms into a sunny wildflower meadow, alive with pollinators and open sky in an otherwise forested landscape. Beyond the meadow, the land climbs into rich cove forest, chestnut oak woodlands, and dramatic exposed bedrock outcrops as tall as 30 feet. Paint Fork itself, a small but ecologically valuable stream, traces the western boundary, joined by spring fed seeps that stay green and lush through the seasons.
Wildlife is abundant and diverse, with black bear, wild turkey, bobcat, and dozens of bird species documented onsite, alongside rare finds like American ginseng, goldenseal, and a lampshade weaver spider found nowhere else but a three county pocket of western North Carolina. Just minutes from the Barnardsville community, close to Asheville, and within easy reach of Pisgah National Forest and multiple conservation areas, this well tended property offers both the privacy of deep woods and the practicality of easy access.
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listing Provided by: Pat Snyder
National Land Realty
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#4406038
Also Listed on My State MLS, Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
Home Details for Paint Fork Rd
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MLS Status: Active |
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Appliances & Utilities Utilities: Other - See Remarks |
View No View |
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Exterior Home Features Wooded Area Size: 27 |
Parking & Garage No Carport |
Frontage Responsible for Road Maintenance: Publicly Maintained RoadRoad Surface Type: Paved |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Septic NeededWater Body: Creek |
Surface & Elevation Elevation Units: Feet |
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Days on Market: 46 |
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Property Type / Style Property Type: LandProperty Subtype: Unimproved Land |
Building No Additional ParcelsNot Habitable Residence |
Property Information Usage of Home: Agricultural, Farm, Gardening, Multi-Family, Orchard, Pasture/Grazing, Poultry, Private Estate, Recreational, Residential, Subdevelopment, TimberParcel Number: 977445096600000 |
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Price List Price: $319,000 |
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Direction & Address City: Barnardsville |
School Information Elementary School: Barnardsville/N. Windy RidgeJr High / Middle School: North BuncombeHigh School: North Buncombe |
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Listing Agent Listing ID: 4406038 |
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Not Senior Community |
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Lot Area: 27.33 acres |
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Special Conditions: Standard |
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Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, USDA Loan |
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Mls Number: 4406038Attribution Contact: psnyder@nationalland.com |
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Market trends in Barnardsville
Last updated July 2026
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Home Value
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Comparable sales
These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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1.22 | Lot/Land | $571,900 | 06/30/26 | - | - | ||
1.31 | Lot/Land | $65,000 | 06/22/26 | - | - | ||
3.55 | Lot/Land | $1,000,000 | 11/07/25 | - | - | ||
3.87 | Lot/Land | $210,000 | 06/15/26 | - | - | ||
4.40 | Lot/Land | $280,000 | 04/20/26 | - | - | ||
4.18 | Lot/Land | $300,000 | 02/20/26 | - | - | ||
3.79 | Lot/Land | $53,000 | 11/20/25 | - | - | ||
3.76 | Lot/Land | $48,000 | 07/09/26 | - | - |
Nearby home prices
Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.Address | Distance | Price | Bed | Bath | Sqft | Status |
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0.20 | $399,100 | 3 | 2 | 1,315 | Off Market | |
0.15 | - | - | - | - | Off Market | |
0.18 | $549,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,188 | For Sale | |
0.21 | $74,111 | - | - | - | For Sale | |
0.42 | $523,000 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,835 | Off Market | |
0.40 | - | - | - | - | Off Market | |
0.62 | - | - | - | - | Off Market | |
0.64 | - | - | - | - | Off Market | |
0.64 | $315,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,372 | Recently Sold | |
0.66 | $558,000 | - | - | - | For Sale | |
0.72 | $600,000 | 3 | 2 | 2,558 | Off Market |
Price and Tax history
| Date | Event | Price |
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Jul 21, 2026 Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4406038 | Listed For Sale | $319,000 |
Jun 30, 2023 Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3887723 | Sold | $283,000 |
Nov 30, 2022 Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #CAR3887723 | PriceChange | $299,900 Price decreased by 16% |
Nov 2, 2022 Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3887723 | PriceChange | $355,290 Price decreased by 9% |
Sep 22, 2022 Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3887723 | PendingToActive | $390,000 |
Sep 16, 2022 Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3887723 | Contingent | $390,000 |
Aug 26, 2022 Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3887723 | Listed For Sale | $390,000 |
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Frequently asked questions about Paint Fork Rd
- How big is Paint Fork Rd?Paint Fork Rd in Barnardsville, NC is about 27.3 acres.
- What is the price per acre for Paint Fork Rd?Paint Fork Rd in Barnardsville, NC is listed at $319,000, or about $10K per acre.
- What are the closest schools to Paint Fork Rd?The closest schools to Paint Fork Rd in Barnardsville, NC are Barnardsville Elementary (Pre-K, rated 8/10), North Buncombe High (Pre-K, rated 6/10), North Buncombe Middle (rated 9/10).
- What is the price history for Paint Fork Rd?Paint Fork Rd in Barnardsville, NC last sold for $283,000 in June 2023.
Paint Fork Rd, Barnardsville, NC 28709 is a lot/land. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID on Jul 21, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 4406038.