Don't miss this c. 1800's log cabin with a prime mountaintop setting above the Blue Ridge Pkwy, only 7 miles from downtown! This original hand-hewn cabin offers a nostalgic mountain charm. Enjoy sunsets and long-range winter views from the deck surrounded by a beautiful hardwood forest. Enter into the open concept living/dining room with a stone fireplace that wraps around to the spacious kitchen with wood burning stove and central island. A second living room with vaulted ceilings and woodstove offers a perfect gathering space, or choose to renovate this into a primary suite. Two bedrooms and a full bath are set on a private wing of the main floor. Upstairs features a private bed/bonus room with a half bath and closet spaces. The walk out unfinished basement can be finished to add value. Detached 2 car garage/workshop. This offering also includes additional lot next door with septic permit. The location is convenient to everything Asheville has to offer, despite feeling a world apart.
Single-familyProperty Type
1977Year Built
1.41 acresLot Size
$316Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Collin O'Berry• Keller Williams Professionals
Listed by Reese Morgani• Keller Williams Professionals
Contact: collin.oberry@gmail.com
Bought with Michelle Jernigan• Keller Williams Professionals
*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
2.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.7 Acres
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
2,230
Year built
1977
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
966702372300000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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
Aug 9, 2022 • Final
Residential combo
Replace the heating and air conditioning system with a new heat pump and air handler. Install new ductwork and remove the existing boiler, piping, and radiators.
HVAC
Aug 9, 2022 • Final
Residential combo
Gas
Plumbing
Water heater
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.
Fireplace Features: Bonus Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Wood Burning
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Natural Gas, Radiant, Steam
Cooling Information: None
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 599
Sq. Ft. Unheated Basement: 599
Interior Features
Room Count: 13
Interior Features: Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Propane Water Heater, Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Concrete Block, Log, Stone, Wood
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch
Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: None
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Accessibility Features: Other - See Remarks
Zoning: R-1
Zoning Specification: R-1
Lot Information
Lot Features: Hilly, Level, Private, Sloped, Wooded, Views, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 1.41
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.41
Elevation: 2500
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: City
Sewer: Septic Installed
Utilities: Satellite Internet Available
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: No Restrictions
HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: No
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Oakley
Middle Or Junior High School: AC Reynolds
High School: AC Reynolds
Location Information
Directions: Take 240 east to 74 E. Turn right on Avondale Rd immediately after the Blue Ridge Parkway. Continue on Avondale Rd and veer right on Avondale Rd at the intesection of Bee Ridge Rd. Turn right on Avondale Heights Rd and follow this road up the mountain. Bear right on Avondale Ridge Rd, then bear left three times to continie on Avondale Ridge Rd. The cabin will be on your left at the end of Avondale Ridge Rd.
Community Information
Community Features: None
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,230
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.7 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: 1993
County: Buncombe County
APN: 966702372300000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Business Information
Other Sq. Ft.: 374
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 1
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1812
Living Area: 1812
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,812
Sq. Ft. Upper: 224
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1588
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 1812
Levels: Two
Team Information
Buyer Team ID: TM100271
Buyer Team Mls Id: 74816
CoList Team ID: TM100034
CoList Team Key: 44698404
CoList Team Mls Id: altamont
List Office AOR: Land of The Sky Association of Realtors
List Team ID: TM100034
List Team Mls Id: altamont
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 • 1.1mi
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, 20 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$563,000 – $682,000
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