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Seller's Agent in 2026
Matthew Durt
Looking Glass Realty
(402) 669-3784
18 in this area
27 Total Sales
Tucked away at the end of a private lane and surrounded by 2.13 acres of peaceful forest, this beautifully cared-for 1930s mountain cottage is the definition of Western North Carolina charm. With 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, the home lives far larger than its footprint—thanks in part to its expansive screened-in porch with a gabled ceiling and year-round wooded views. The property itself feels like a small homestead: organic soil, established perennial gardens, herbs and raised beds, room for livestock or creative ventures, and two fresh mountain springs that frame the land. With no HOA and no restrictions, the possibilities here are wide open—gardening, small farming, chickens (coop and fencing already in place), additional structures, or simply spreading out and living quietly in the woods. A true slice of paradise, yet just 8 minutes to downtown Brevard. Inside, the cottage is warm, soulful, and open. Recent updates blend modern comfort with nostalgic character: freshly painted interiors, refinished spaces, updated brass fixtures, custom lighting, new kitchen hardware, and restored windows, flooring, and closets. The home is truly turnkey, with extensive system updates including: fully professional interior/exterior painting, HVAC duct cleaning, generator servicing, septic pumping, propane inspection, new water heater, a 2-year-old well pump, and a fully restored crawlspace with new insulation, vapor barrier, and a high-efficiency dehumidifier—ensuring clean air and peace of mind. Whether you’re searching for a full-time residence, a peaceful mountain getaway, or a short-term rental investment (allowed here with zero restrictions), this property is a rare and magical opportunity. A place that feels like a retreat — a sanctuary for healing, creativity, and transformation — yet still close enough to town to enjoy every convenience. This is more than a home. It’s a storybook cottage in the woods, waiting for its next chapter.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Looking Glass Realty Brokerage Email: matthew@lookingglassrealty.com License #350918 Listed on: 12/03/2025
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $374,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $280,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $220,000 | Austin Title Llc | |
| Warranty Deed | $145,000 | None Available | |
| Deed | $64,000 | -- |
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $170,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $125,000 | New Conventional |
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/06/2026 02/06/26 | Sold | $374,000 | +1.4% | $434 / Sq Ft | |
| 12/08/2025 12/08/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 12/03/2025 12/03/25 | For Sale | $369,000 | +31.8% | $428 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/12/2023 05/12/23 | Sold | $280,000 | +1.8% | $346 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 04/17/2023 04/17/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 04/11/2023 04/11/23 | For Sale | $275,000 | +25.0% | $340 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/09/2021 08/09/21 | Sold | $220,000 | 0.0% | $272 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 06/07/2021 06/07/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 06/07/2021 06/07/21 | For Sale | $220,000 | +51.7% | $272 / Sq Ft | |
| 03/29/2016 03/29/16 | Sold | $145,000 | +11.6% | $208 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 02/13/2016 02/13/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 02/09/2016 02/09/16 | For Sale | $129,900 | -- | $186 / Sq Ft |
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,498 | $311,740 | $43,030 | $268,710 |
| 2024 | $1,187 | $180,290 | $41,240 | $139,050 |
| 2023 | $1,187 | $180,290 | $41,240 | $139,050 |
| 2022 | $1,187 | $180,290 | $41,240 | $139,050 |
| 2021 | $1,178 | $180,290 | $41,240 | $139,050 |
| 2020 | $924 | $132,740 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $917 | $132,740 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $839 | $132,740 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $832 | $100,510 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $623 | $100,510 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $312 | $67,300 | $34,420 | $32,880 |
| 2014 | $312 | $67,300 | $34,420 | $32,880 |
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Seller's Agent in 2026
Matthew Durt
Looking Glass Realty
(402) 669-3784
18 in this area
27 Total Sales
Buyer's Agent in 2026
Christy Voso
Petit Properties Inc
(864) 423-8676
18 in this area
48 Total Sales
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Seller's Agent in 2023
Mandy Strickland
KM Residential Properties, LLC
(828) 577-6982
4 in this area
18 Total Sales
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Tacy Apostolik
JL Carolina LLC
(828) 775-4624
2 in this area
20 Total Sales
Seller's Agent in 2021
Kelly Erin-Spinney
Keller Williams Professionals
(828) 552-4811
1 in this area
89 Total Sales
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Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021
Troy Winterrowd
Unique: A Real Estate Collective
(828) 545-8896
1 in this area
88 Total Sales
Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)
MLS Number: 4325622
APN: 8564-51-4215-000
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