Enjoy historic charm with all of today's comforts, and live your farmhouse dreams! Situated in a river valley with rolling hills and long-range mountain views. This renovated farmhouse has been lovingly updated with modern amenities. Spacious front porch, refinished original heart pine floors, gas logs in original fireplace, new hardwood flooring and brand-new efficient split units. Main level open floor plan is framed with original hand-hewn beams exposed in the kitchen and dining area with walk-in pantry. Refinished upstairs bathroom with soaking tub. Newly screened-in stone patio perfect for entertaining outdoors. 1.5-acre lot with large front and back yards, landscaping. Second unrestricted 1.99ac lot is included, with own PIN. Naturally divided from the main lot by trickling spring fed creek. Build dream home, mother in law suite, or master garden on this improved lot with private pond. Bring your chickens! Most all furnishings negotiable. Heated Living Area 2319 sf
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
3.45 acresLot Size
$291Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Tyler Davis• Looking Glass Realty AVL LLC
1920s farm house with over 3 acres. High ceilings, open floor plan, heart pine floors, updated kitchen and baths, rocking chair front porch and covered brick patio. Outbuilding for workshop or studio. Two PIN numbers for possible second building site. Spring fed water system.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,597 (+4.5%)
$37,500 + $199,400
$236,900
2024
$1,528 (+3.1%)
$37,500 + $199,400
$236,900
2023
$1,482 (+5.0%)
$52,500 + $184,400
$236,900
2022
$1,411
$52,500 + $184,400
$236,900
2021
$1,411 (+29.5%)
$52,500 + $184,400
$236,900
2020
$1,090
$52,500 + $184,400
$236,900
2019
$1,090
$47,900 + $120,000
$167,900
2018
$1,090
$47,900 + $117,400
$165,300
2017
$1,089 (+9.4%)
$47,900 + $117,400
$165,300
2016
$996
$47,900 + $117,400
$165,300
2015
$996
$38,700 + $99,000
$137,700
2014
$996
$38,700 + $99,000
$137,700
Tax history for 21 Murray Debruhl Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,597 (+4.5%)
$37,500 + $199,400
$236,900
2024
$1,528 (+3.1%)
$37,500 + $199,400
$236,900
2023
$1,482 (+5.0%)
$52,500 + $184,400
$236,900
2022
$1,411
$52,500 + $184,400
$236,900
2021
$1,411 (+29.5%)
$52,500 + $184,400
$236,900
2020
$1,090
$52,500 + $184,400
$236,900
2019
$1,090
$47,900 + $120,000
$167,900
2018
$1,090
$47,900 + $117,400
$165,300
2017
$1,089 (+9.4%)
$47,900 + $117,400
$165,300
2016
$996
$47,900 + $117,400
$165,300
2015
$996
$38,700 + $99,000
$137,700
2014
$996
$38,700 + $99,000
$137,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.51 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,796
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
972441367300000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
OU
Open Use District
The OU Open Use District is established as a district in which all uses are allowed by right, except for certain uses that are regulated as conditional uses so as to ensure that neighborhood impact is mitigated. Additionally, those uses which are specific to the Airport Industry District (AI) are excluded from the OU Open Use District. The neighborhood impact from conditional uses will be mitigated through the use of minimum specific site standards combined with general standards which provide the flexibility to impose a higher level of specific site standards dependent upon the degree of neighborhood impact. No zoning permit shall be required for permitted uses in the OU Open Use District.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Gas station
General retail
Restaurant
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Manufacturing
Warehouse
Hotel / motel
Office
Jun 17, 2025 • Final
Mechanical
Install one indoor mini-split head to an existing unit. No electrical work is required.
HVAC
Mar 1, 2018 • Final
Mechanical
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Room Type: Dining Area, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Media Room, Office, Pantry
Interior Features: Open Floorplan
Appliances: Dryer, Exhaust Hood, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, See Remarks
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
Exterior Features
Porch: Enclosed Patio,Front,Screened
Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Outbuilding(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared, Green Area, Long Range View, Mountain View, Pond(s), Private, Views, Winter View, Year Round View
Lot Size Area: 3.45
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Unspecified
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Unspecified
Location Information
Directions: I-26 W/US-70 W/US-25N/US-19N/US-23 N to exit 19A Marshall. Turn left onto Lower Flat Creek Road. Turn right onto Flint Hill Road.Take first left onto Murray de Bruhl Road. #21 is on the right
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,796
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.51 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Buncombe County
APN: 972441367300000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 2318
Sq. Ft. Upper: 1149
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1169
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 2318
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Structure Type: 2 Story
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Schools
North Buncombe Elementary
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 3.3mi
8/10
North Buncombe Middle
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.0mi
9/10
North Buncombe High
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 3.8mi
6/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$642,000 – $777,000
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