Well maintained home on large corner lot perfect for first time buyers! 2 br/1 ba w/ great floor plan, large rooms, hardwood flooring, living room with wood stove. Convenient location close to downtown. 146 sq ft finished Bonus room in basement is not included in total HLA as it is not contiguous.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
0.47 acresLot Size
$366Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Kris McCoy• Nest Realty Asheville
Bought with Hope Byrd• Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Biltmore Park
Well maintained home on large corner lot perfect for first time buyers! 2 br/1 ba w/ great floor plan, large rooms, hardwood flooring, living room with wood stove. Convenient location close to downtown. 146 sq ft finished Bonus room in basement is not included in total HLA as it is not contiguous.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,716 (+6.6%)
$41,800 + $131,800
$173,600
2024
$1,609 (+2.9%)
$41,800 + $131,800
$173,600
2023
$1,564 (+1.1%)
$41,800 + $131,800
$173,600
2022
$1,547
$41,800 + $131,800
$173,600
2021
$1,547 (+21.3%)
$41,800 + $131,800
$173,600
2020
$1,275
$41,800 + $131,800
$173,600
2019
$1,275
$32,000 + $101,100
$133,100
2018
$1,275 (−1.0%)
$32,000 + $101,100
$133,100
2017
$1,288 (+80.9%)
$32,000 + $101,100
$133,100
2016
$712
$32,000 + $101,100
$133,100
2015
$712 (+1.4%)
$35,600 + $96,400
$132,000
2014
$702
$35,600 + $96,400
$132,000
Tax history for 142 Governors View Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,716 (+6.6%)
$41,800 + $131,800
$173,600
2024
$1,609 (+2.9%)
$41,800 + $131,800
$173,600
2023
$1,564 (+1.1%)
$41,800 + $131,800
$173,600
2022
$1,547
$41,800 + $131,800
$173,600
2021
$1,547 (+21.3%)
$41,800 + $131,800
$173,600
2020
$1,275
$41,800 + $131,800
$173,600
2019
$1,275
$32,000 + $101,100
$133,100
2018
$1,275 (−1.0%)
$32,000 + $101,100
$133,100
2017
$1,288 (+80.9%)
$32,000 + $101,100
$133,100
2016
$712
$32,000 + $101,100
$133,100
2015
$712 (+1.4%)
$35,600 + $96,400
$132,000
2014
$702
$35,600 + $96,400
$132,000
*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
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.47 Acres
Year renovated
1955
Sq. Ft.
1,039
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
965865133000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
RS4
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT OVERLAY
Residential Single-Family Medium Density District
It is the intent of the RS-4 Residential Single-Family Medium Density District to establish a medium density for single-family dwellings and to stabilize and protect the residential character of the district while promoting a suitable environment for single-family living. Non-single-family development normally required to provide the basic elements of a balanced and attractive residential area is also permitted.
Zone overlays
Resource Management Overlay
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Library
Police station
Golf related
Communications tower
Cemetery
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Basement, Garage - 1 Car
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Insert, Living Room, Wood Burning Stove
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: None, Oil, Wood Stove
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 853
Sq. Ft. Unheated Basement: 853
Interior Features
Appliances: Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Status: Complete
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Features: Sloped
Lot Size Area: 0.47
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Publically Maintained Road: 1
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Unspecified
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Unspecified
Location Information
Directions: From I-240 E take US-70 E/ Tunnel Road to Governors View Road. Turn right onto Governors View Road, then right on 2nd entrance to Violet Hill Circle . First house on right. (property is located off Governor's View Road; however, the driveway is located off Violet Hill Circle)
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,039
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.47 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1955
County: Buncombe County
APN: 965865133000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 999
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 999
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Sq. Ft. Additional: 0
Building Area Total: 999
Foundation Details: Basement, Basement Garage Door, Basement Partially Finished
Structure Type: 1 Story Basement
Around this home
Schools
Haw Creek Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
5/10
A C Reynolds Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi
8/10
A C Reynolds High
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi
8/10
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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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° 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, 4 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$348,000 – $421,000
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