Listen to the rain on the metal roof of this sweet starter home. 10 minutes to Weaverville and 20 minutes to Asheville. French Broad River is less than a mile away. Radiant heat in kitchen and bathroom. New heating system in 2015, new well pump and holding tank, new hot water heater. Exterior and windows have been updated. Quiet country setting.
Single-familyProperty Type
1934Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$284Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Liz Jones• Nest Realty Asheville
Bought with Holly Lindsey• Keller Williams Professionals
Cozy cottage needs some finishing touches. Wonderful home for first time home buyers or investors. Good rental history and presently rented. Tile floors with radiant heat in kitchen, hardwoods under carpet. Quiet, wooded lot in country setting less than 10 minutes from Weaverville, Lowes and WalMart. 20 minutes to Asheville. Bicycling or walking distance to French Broad River. Photos taken prior to tenant moving in.
Public Records
Oct 18, 2007
Sold
$85,000
$84/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 24, 2004
Sold
$78,000
$77/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 16, 2003
Sold
$75,000
$74/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 21, 1999
Sold
$70,500
$70/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 14, 1993
Sold
$10,000
$10/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,477 (+4.6%)
$23,300 + $167,600
$190,900
2024
$1,412 (+2.7%)
$23,300 + $167,600
$190,900
2023
$1,374 (+9.1%)
$23,300 + $167,600
$190,900
2022
$1,260
$23,300 + $167,600
$190,900
2021
$1,260 (+59.8%)
$23,300 + $167,600
$190,900
2020
$788
$23,300 + $167,600
$190,900
2019
$788 (+49.3%)
$23,300 + $89,500
$112,800
2018
$528
$23,300 + $54,500
$77,800
2017
$528 (−11.7%)
$23,300 + $54,500
$77,800
2016
$598
$23,300 + $54,500
$77,800
2015
$598
$23,300 + $57,200
$80,500
2014
$598
$23,300 + $57,200
$80,500
Tax history for 257 Fletcher Martin Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,477 (+4.6%)
$23,300 + $167,600
$190,900
2024
$1,412 (+2.7%)
$23,300 + $167,600
$190,900
2023
$1,374 (+9.1%)
$23,300 + $167,600
$190,900
2022
$1,260
$23,300 + $167,600
$190,900
2021
$1,260 (+59.8%)
$23,300 + $167,600
$190,900
2020
$788
$23,300 + $167,600
$190,900
2019
$788 (+49.3%)
$23,300 + $89,500
$112,800
2018
$528
$23,300 + $54,500
$77,800
2017
$528 (−11.7%)
$23,300 + $54,500
$77,800
2016
$598
$23,300 + $54,500
$77,800
2015
$598
$23,300 + $57,200
$80,500
2014
$598
$23,300 + $57,200
$80,500
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.3 Acres
Year renovated
1934
Sq. Ft.
1,008
Year built
1934
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
972219860100000
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
Nov 29, 2023 • Final
Electrical
Remove and replace the electrical panel and meter.
Electrical
Electric meter
Nov 18, 2015 • 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.
Directions: Take I-26 West to Marshall Exit 19A. Head towards Marshall and turn left onto Monticello Rd. Right on Old Marshall Highway(251). Left at bridge crossing French Broad, this is Fletcher Martin Road. House is 7/10th mile on the right. Turn into dirt road at mailboxes.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,008
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1934
Year Renovated: 1934
County: Buncombe County
APN: 972219860100000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 1008
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1008
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 1008
Foundation Details: Basement Outside Entrance, Slab
Structure Type: 1 Story Basement
Around this home
Schools
North Buncombe Elementary
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 4.8mi
8/10
North Buncombe Middle
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.3mi
9/10
North Buncombe High
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 5.0mi
6/10
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 19 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
$272,000 – $330,000
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