This East Asheville cottage is a dream, nestled at the end of the road, this home offers versatility to serve as a primary residence, short-term rental, or a vacation getaway. With modern comfort and rustic charm, this 2 bedroom 1 bathroom home features a new kitchen sink and butchers block counter tops that can be enjoyed from the living and dining room. Conveniently access the back deck from the kitchen, the deck features 310sqft for hosting gatherings or simply savoring the surroundings. You’ll love this gorgeous setting with ample outdoor space. The fenced-in yard, which surrounds the home, features landscaping that complements the overall aesthetics of the property. This home has the convenience to both Black Mountain and Asheville. Explore local shops, dine in charming restaurants, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture that these communities offer.
Single-familyProperty Type
1968Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$386Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Sean Sakatos• Keller Williams Professionals
Contact: seansakatos@kw.com
Bought with Andrea Blalock• Keller Williams Professionals
Located near the Mountains to Sea trail, Blue Ridge Parkway, and 10 minutes from downtown, this cottage offers affordability and value uncommon in today's market. Upstairs boasts an efficient 2br/1ba floorplan with open concept living/dining/kitchen space. Unfinished basement offers excellent storage and laundry space. Exterior features include covered front porch, expansive deck, ample gardening space, and landscaping. Central HVAC and metal roof, city water & sewer, county taxes. Owner/broker.
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #NCM562845
Jun 20, 2014
Sold
$150,000
$161/sq ft
May 27, 2014
Listed
$150,000
$161/sq ft
+15
Sweet cottage only minutes to amenities & DT. Special setting - private with great yard space only a short walk to access the Mountain to Sea Trail for hiking/almost at the border of Nat' Park Service Boundary. Newer metal roof, great deck for entertaining. Hardwood & tile flooring, heat pump, dead end street, live bamboo screening, trees & gardens, fenced yard, plenty of room to expand the vegetable garden. Won't last long at this price!
Public Records
Jun 30, 2005
Sold
$130,000
$139/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 26, 2003
Sold
$80,000
$86/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,490 (+3.1%)
$27,700 + $181,400
$209,100
2024
$1,445 (+4.9%)
$27,700 + $181,400
$209,100
2023
$1,378 (+4.7%)
$27,700 + $183,700
$211,400
2022
$1,316
$27,700 + $179,800
$207,500
2021
$1,316 (+13.8%)
$27,700 + $179,800
$207,500
2020
$1,156
$27,700 + $179,800
$207,500
2019
$1,156 (+3.9%)
$23,700 + $147,800
$171,500
2018
$1,113
$23,700 + $147,800
$171,500
2017
$1,113 (+47.8%)
$23,700 + $147,800
$171,500
2016
$753
$23,700 + $147,800
$171,500
2015
$753 (+21.5%)
$23,700 + $81,900
$105,600
2014
$620
$23,700 + $63,200
$86,900
Tax history for 142 Ridge Cross Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,490 (+3.1%)
$27,700 + $181,400
$209,100
2024
$1,445 (+4.9%)
$27,700 + $181,400
$209,100
2023
$1,378 (+4.7%)
$27,700 + $183,700
$211,400
2022
$1,316
$27,700 + $179,800
$207,500
2021
$1,316 (+13.8%)
$27,700 + $179,800
$207,500
2020
$1,156
$27,700 + $179,800
$207,500
2019
$1,156 (+3.9%)
$23,700 + $147,800
$171,500
2018
$1,113
$23,700 + $147,800
$171,500
2017
$1,113 (+47.8%)
$23,700 + $147,800
$171,500
2016
$753
$23,700 + $147,800
$171,500
2015
$753 (+21.5%)
$23,700 + $81,900
$105,600
2014
$620
$23,700 + $63,200
$86,900
*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
8,712 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1968
Sq. Ft.
936
Year built
1968
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
966941104700000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 30, 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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Parking Space(s)
Open Parking Spaces: 3
Has Open Parking
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Main: 2
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Other
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Heat Pump
Cooling Information: Central Air
Interior Features
Room Count: 6
Appliances: Dryer, Electric Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Aluminum, Concrete Block
Property Information
Second Living Quarters: Other - See Remarks
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning Specification: R-1
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.2
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: 79x112x80x113
Road Surface Type: Concrete, Gravel
Road Responsibility: Other - See Remarks
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: City
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: No
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Charles C Bell
Middle Or Junior High School: AC Reynolds
High School: AC Reynolds
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 936
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1968
Year Renovated: 1968
County: Buncombe County
APN: 966941104700000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026
Other
Business Information
Other Sq. Ft.: 912
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 932
Living Area: 932
Above Grade Finished Area: 932
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 932
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Basement, Other - See Remarks
Levels: One
Team Information
Buyer Team ID: TM100233
Buyer Team Mls Id: 71850
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Charles C Bell Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
5/10
A C Reynolds Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi
8/10
A C Reynolds High
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 3.6mi
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
8 days above 96° expected this year, 22 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$343,000 – $415,000
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