This lovely 1920's home is filled with charm. Come & see this 2 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom main home with a cozy 400 sq ft guest house. This almost 1 acre, mostly level lot includes garden space, a private yard with a fence, 2 car carport & a storage shed. Recent updates include new windows, central heat & air, as well as privacy fencing. Views from the master bedroom often include bunnies and chipmunks. Cook your meals in this sweet vintage kitchen. Original hardwood floors are gorgeous against a river rock fireplace in the living room & rock wainscoting in the dining area. This property is secluded, yet walkable to town via the greenway, and is steps away from the community garden. There is potention for this lot to be subdivided or developed (buyer to verify). This home could be great for a family compound, 2 unit rental, an investor, or anyone who is looking for privacy & convenience.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
0.95 acresLot Size
$281Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by Holly Lindsey• Noble & Company Realty
Bought with Shayne Hollifield• Noble & Company Realty
Exceptional find! 1920s Cedar Shake Cottage with 400sf guest house/studio. If funky, artsy, rustic is your thing, you must see! Historic Swannanoa River Rock fireplace in LR & enclosed porch, vintage kitchen, original hardwood floors, fenced back yard, garage, beautiful cottage landscaping. Much work has been done but this charming cottage awaits your interior updates should you desire. From here, walk to the community garden, Grey Eagle Arena, disc golf course, rec park, even town! Views!
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #NCM548392
Nov 19, 2013
Sold
$81,000
$48/sq ft
Nov 19, 2013
Sold
$81,000
$48/sq ft
Sep 30, 2013
Delisted
—
Sep 17, 2013
Listed
$78,900
$47/sq ft
+9
1920's cottage on .82 acres partialy fenced near Black Mtn ball park. Large deck off rear, partially wooded lot, guest house with kitchenette, bath. Main house has wood floors, sunroom in bedroom, stone fireplace. House perfect for the handiman or fixer upper.
Public Records
Jul 5, 2002
Sold
$166,000
$99/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,822 (+3.5%)
$56,000 + $268,300
$324,300
2024
$2,728 (+2.7%)
$56,000 + $268,300
$324,300
2023
$2,656 (+3.1%)
$66,000 + $258,300
$324,300
2022
$2,575 (+2.3%)
$66,000 + $258,300
$324,300
2021
$2,517 (+30.8%)
$66,000 + $258,300
$324,300
2020
$1,925
$66,000 + $251,000
$317,000
2019
$1,925
$60,900 + $162,500
$223,400
2018
$1,925 (+0.3%)
$60,900 + $159,200
$220,100
2017
$1,918 (+32.8%)
$60,900 + $159,200
$220,100
2016
$1,444
$60,900 + $159,200
$220,100
2015
$1,444
$55,100 + $92,400
$147,500
2014
$1,444
$55,100 + $92,400
$147,500
Tax history for 514 Blue Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,822 (+3.5%)
$56,000 + $268,300
$324,300
2024
$2,728 (+2.7%)
$56,000 + $268,300
$324,300
2023
$2,656 (+3.1%)
$66,000 + $258,300
$324,300
2022
$2,575 (+2.3%)
$66,000 + $258,300
$324,300
2021
$2,517 (+30.8%)
$66,000 + $258,300
$324,300
2020
$1,925
$66,000 + $251,000
$317,000
2019
$1,925
$60,900 + $162,500
$223,400
2018
$1,925 (+0.3%)
$60,900 + $159,200
$220,100
2017
$1,918 (+32.8%)
$60,900 + $159,200
$220,100
2016
$1,444
$60,900 + $159,200
$220,100
2015
$1,444
$55,100 + $92,400
$147,500
2014
$1,444
$55,100 + $92,400
$147,500
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.82 Acres
Year renovated
1920
Sq. Ft.
1,284
Year built
1920
Style
Other
County
Buncombe County
APN
060981652000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
Jun 15, 2023 • Active
Mechanical
Gas
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
SqFt Garage: 0
Parking Features: Carport - 2 Car, Parking Space - 4+
Lot Features: Level, Long Range View, Mountain View, Private, Sloped, Wooded, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 0.95
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Zoning NCM: R-10
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Installed
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
Restrictions: No Restrictions,Short Term Rental Allowed
HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: No
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Black Mountain
Middle Or Junior High School: Charles D Owen
High School: Charles D Owen
Location Information
Directions: From Asheville, take I-40E towards Black Mountain to Exit 64. Turn Right on to HWY 9S. Right on Blue Ridge Road at the fork. Home will be on the right- 514. Red reflectors on each side of the long driveway.
Community Information
Community Features: None
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,284
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.82 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 1920
County: Buncombe County
APN: 060981652000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Home Information
Total Primary HLA: 1282
Living Area: 1682
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1282
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Sq. Ft. Additional: 400
Second Living Quarters Heated Living Area: 400
Building Area Total: 1682
Foundation Details: Basement Inside Entrance, See Remarks
Structure Type: 1 Story
Around this home
Schools
Black Mountain Primary
Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 1.5mi
6/10
Charles D Owen Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
5/10
Charles D Owen High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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
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
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Black Mtn, NC • 28711
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Estimated sale price
$449,000 – $544,000
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