This brick rancher has so many possibilities. Fix it up for yourself and enjoy the 3 acres. Rehab it for a STR or long-term rental. Rare opportunity to find a house on 3 acres at this price. Septic record is not on file. The well is currently shared with neighbor. Buyer will need to establish a recorded easement for shared well. There is also a spring on the property. Increase your sq. ft. by finishing the basement. Cash only, source of heat is a wood stove. Provide POF with offer. Sold "as is". Agents see remarks.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
3 acresLot Size
$268Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Mary Love• Love The Green Real Estate Consulting Firm
Contact: mary@lovethegreen.org
Bought with Joshua Cipriano• Keller Williams Professionals
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Market trends in 28709, NC
Last updated September 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Balanced market
Sale-to-List Price
95.9%
+4.0% MoM
Median sale price
$720K
$282K MoM
Avg. days on market
73d
5 days MoM
Recently sold homes
3
3 MoM
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Sale history for 298 Poverty Branch Rd
Date
Event
Price
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3917976
Mar 17, 2023
Sold
$172,000
$159/sq ft
Feb 8, 2023
Pending
—
Dec 23, 2022
Price Changed
$175,000
$162/sq ft
Oct 28, 2022
Listed
$230,000
$213/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 13, 1995
Sold
$70,000
$65/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,320 (+11.3%)
$31,000 + $141,200
$172,200
2024
$1,186 (+2.7%)
$31,000 + $141,200
$172,200
2023
$1,155 (+1.4%)
$46,000 + $114,800
$160,800
2022
$1,138 (+2.9%)
$46,000 + $114,800
$160,800
2021
$1,106 (+24.4%)
$46,000 + $114,800
$160,800
2020
$889 (−48.3%)
$46,000 + $114,800
$160,800
2019
$1,719
$39,800 + $82,200
$122,000
2018
$1,719 (+4.3%)
$153,600 + $82,200
$235,800
2017
$1,648
$153,600 + $82,200
$235,800
Tax history for 298 Poverty Branch Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,320 (+11.3%)
$31,000 + $141,200
$172,200
2024
$1,186 (+2.7%)
$31,000 + $141,200
$172,200
2023
$1,155 (+1.4%)
$46,000 + $114,800
$160,800
2022
$1,138 (+2.9%)
$46,000 + $114,800
$160,800
2021
$1,106 (+24.4%)
$46,000 + $114,800
$160,800
2020
$889 (−48.3%)
$46,000 + $114,800
$160,800
2019
$1,719
$39,800 + $82,200
$122,000
2018
$1,719 (+4.3%)
$153,600 + $82,200
$235,800
2017
$1,648
$153,600 + $82,200
$235,800
*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
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.18 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,193
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
978613972000000
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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
SqFt Garage: 0
Parking Features: Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Main: 3
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level
Basement Information
Has Basement
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Other - See Remarks
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 980
Sq. Ft. Unheated Basement: 980
Interior Features
Room Count: 5
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Brick Partial, Vinyl
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning Specification: OU
Lot Information
Lot Features: Sloped
Lot Size Area: 3
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 3
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Shared Well, Spring
Sewer: Septic Installed
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: No Restrictions
HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: No
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Barnardsville/N. Windy Ridge
Middle Or Junior High School: North Buncombe
High School: North Buncombe
Location Information
Directions: I26W take Exit 15. Turn right onto NC-197 N/Barnardsville Hwy. Turn left onto Poverty Branch Rd. House on left.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,193
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3.18 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: Buncombe County
APN: 978613972000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1080
Living Area: 1080
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,080
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1080
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 1080
Foundation Details: Basement
Levels: One
Team Information
List Office AOR: Land of The Sky Association of Realtors
Around this home
Schools
Barnardsville Elementary
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 2.3mi
8/10
North Buncombe Middle
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 9.1mi
9/10
North Buncombe High
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 8.1mi
6/10
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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 95° 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, 3 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 8.5 hours in
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