This cottage that is tucked in the woods on a private one acre lot with great winter views has a wrap-around deck, back patio, level back yard and a large out building. The home has 2 heat pumps, one for each level. There are tile floors in the kitchen and both baths. The home is located near the Blue Ridge Parkway and 10 minutes from Downtown Asheville.
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$239Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Scott Ambler• Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Downtown
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.14 Acres
Year renovated
2004
Sq. Ft.
1,800
Year built
1978
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
966703604900000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
R-1
Residential District
The R-1 Residential District is primarily intended to provide locations for single-family and two-family residential development and supporting recreational, community service, and educational uses in areas where public water and sewer services are available or will likely be provided in the future. This district is further intended to protect existing subdivisions from encroachment of incompatible land uses, and this district does not allow manufactured home parks.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Infrastructure
Mixed use building
Recreation
Apr 9, 2025 • Final
Residential combo
Install a new heat pump and air handler. Reconnect the system to existing ductwork and electrical service.
Heat pump
HVAC
Feb 22, 2018 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
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.
Appliances: Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Brick Partial, Wood Siding
Roof: Fiberglass
Exterior Features
Porch: Patio,Porch-Wrap Around
Exterior Features: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Sloped, Winter View
Lot Size Area: 1
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Installed
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Oakley
Middle Or Junior High School: AC Reynolds
High School: AC Reynolds
Location Information
Directions: 74A to a right on Avondale just after the Blue Ridge Parkway, at fork bear right on Avondale, right on Avondale Heights, right on Avondale Ridge Road, home on right
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,800
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.14 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: 2004
County: Buncombe County
APN: 966703604900000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Home Information
Total Primary HLA: 1758
Living Area: 1758
Below Grade Finished Area: 879
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 879
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 1758
Foundation Details: Basement
Structure Type: One Story Basement
Around this home
Schools
Oakley Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
3/10
A C Reynolds Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
8/10
A C Reynolds High
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Asheville, NC • 28803
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
June and 5.1 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.7 hrs
5.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$409,000 – $495,000
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