RARE FIND in Buncombe County. Homesteaders' dream OR investment opportunity. You don't want to miss this pastoral creekfront property tucked away in the beautiful hamlet of Barnardsville, NC near the Pisgah National Forest and the Big Ivy River. This property offers the best of both worlds; the peace and quiet and privacy of rural life with the convenience of Asheville less than half an hour away. There is a wide expanse of fertile flat land between the creekfront and the woods. Ample room for gardens and livestock or perhaps a camping retreat. The possibilities are endless! The cottage was built in 1953 and has good bones worthy of restoration or perhaps this could be a stepping stone while you build your dream home on the property. There is a barn, detached garage, shed and outbuildings. Call to schedule a showing today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
19.17 acresLot Size
$350Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Aimee Bumgarner• Keller Williams Professionals
Contact: aimee.brown@kw.com
Bought with Jason Martini• 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
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
19.17 Acres
Year renovated
1953
Sq. Ft.
1,128
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
979529368200000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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
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: Utility Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Oil
Cooling Information: None
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 141
Sq. Ft. Unheated Main: 141
Interior Features
Room Count: 5
Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Wood
Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: None
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning: OU
Zoning Specification: OU
Lot Information
Lot Features: Creek Front
Lot Size Area: 19.17
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Spring
Sewer: Septic Installed
Location
HOA Information
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: From Asheville, take I-26W to Exit 15, Jupiter/Barnardsville. Turn right onto NC-197/Barnardsville Highway. Go for 9 miles. Turn left onto Burleson Branch Road. Go 150 ft and then turn right onto Brigman Road. Driveway is shared with church parking lot.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,128
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 19.17 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 1953
County: Buncombe County
APN: 979529368200000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1162
Living Area: 1162
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,162
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1162
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Barnardsville Elementary
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 3.6mi
8/10
North Buncombe Middle
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 10.3mi
9/10
North Buncombe High
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 9.6mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
9 days above 91° expected this year, 26 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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Historical weather
Barnardsville, NC • 28709
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.5 hours in
June and 5 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.