Listing office: Looking Glass Realty
Property details
About 585 Purple Finch Rd
Price reduced! Great opportunity to buy a lake home, very solidly built, in Sherwood Forest. Private location at the end of cup-de-sac, adjacent to Green Area. 2 Br, 2 Ba home with fireplace, sliding glass doors onto deck, galley kitchen, primary Br and Ba + guest BR and bath on main; possible 3rd Br and bath downstairs along with family room, work room, large laundry, and additional flex room. The property perks for two bedrooms. New roof and gutters 2024; new HVAC 2017. The lot abuts Boot Lake, joining it where the creek feeds into the Lake, along with lake front access. An ecological treasure. Sherwood Forest is an audubon community, 1000 acres, 5 lakes, 25 miles of walking trails, swimming pool, racquet sports, community center and historic Robin Hood Barn. Located in Cedar Mountain, 10 minutes from Brevard, a fantastic mountain town with Brevard College, the Brevard Music Center, multiple summer festivals, great shopping and more. A great opportunity! Call agent now to show.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingElectric, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Wood Stove
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Heat Pump
Size2,288 sqft
BasementYes
Year built1984
ParkingAttached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Parking Space(s)
MLS #4208829
Attached garageYes
WaterfrontBeach, Boat Slip
FireplaceGas, Living Room, Recreation Room, Wood Burning
ViewMountain(s), Water
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Oven, Refrigerator
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Linoleum, Tile, Wood
- Interior: Entrance Foyer, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Fireplace: Gas, Living Room, Recreation Room, Wood Burning
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Parking Space(s)
- Waterfront: Beach, Boat Slip
- View: Mountain(s), Water
- Architectural Style: Bungalow, Cottage
- Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Wood Stove
- Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
- List Price: $525,000
- Price/SqFt: $229
- HOA Amount: $1908 Annually
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,304
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: From Brevard, go south on Highway 276, turn right on Cardinal Road, bear right on Purple Finch, go around Betty Kaye and Arrowhead lake, follow Purple Finch toward the left to the end. House is on the right.
- Year Built: 1984
- Living Area: 2,288 SqFt
- MLS Number: 4208829
- Office Name: Watershed Properties, LLC
- Office Email: dianarefsland@gmail.com
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $198,100 | $1,304 |
| 2023 | $198,100 | $1,304 |
| 2022 | $198,100 | $1,304 |
| 2021 | $198,100 | $1,294 |
| 2020 | $163,240 | $1,136 |
| 2019 | $163,240 | $1,127 |
| 2018 | $163,240 | $959 |
| 2017 | $163,240 | $944 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Brevard Elementary School
Public District PK-5
6.9 mi
•399 Greenville Hwy
6
Rosman Elementary School
Public District PK-5
8.0 mi
•167 Rosman School Rd
6
Pisgah Forest Elementary School
Public District KG-5
8.8 mi
•1076 Ecusta Rd
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $56,360. The most common annual income of people living in Brevard, NC is between $35k-100k. Typical family type is married, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
20%
<35k
65%
35k-100k
15%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
41%
Single, No Kids
3%
Single, with Kids
45%
Married, No Kids
11%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
8%
<11 yrs old
4%
12-17 yrs old
9%
18-34 yrs old
46%
35-64 yrs old
33%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Hunting
NASCAR
Figure Skating
Where do the neighbors shop?
Dillards
Wal-Mart
Dick's Sporting Goods
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Cracker Barrel
Hardee's
Texas Roadhouse
What do the neighbors drive?
Cadillac
Ram
Subaru
What do the neighbors listen to?
News/Talk/Information
Classic Country
New Country
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Frequently asked questions
About 585 Purple Finch Rd
The listing price of 585 Purple Finch Rd property is $525,000.
The property 585 Purple Finch Rd is a house located in Brevard, North Carolina, 28712.
Active Listing: 585 Purple Finch Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 585 Purple Finch Rd are: Brevard Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Rosman Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Pisgah Forest Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Rosman Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Brevard Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Brevard Academy (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Brevard High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Rosman High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Davidson River School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $1,304 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 585 Purple Finch Rd has 2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
The property 585 Purple Finch Rd is 2,288 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 585 Purple Finch Rd is 1984.
This home is located at 585 Purple Finch Rd in Brevard, NC and zip code 28712. This 2,288 square foot home was built in 1984. Features: 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since December 23, 2024 and is currently priced at $525,000.
Over 4 listings were sold over their listed price in June 2025 in Brevard, NC. In the same period over 18 listings were sold below the listed price and 2 listings were sold for the listed price. Between May and June 2025, Brevard, NC real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 9.3%. In June 2025 median list price was $505,000 and the average listing age was 61 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.