Welcome to this historical summer lodge nestled in the easily accessible community of Last Resort Colony. Rentals Welcome! The property borders 23 Acres of protected community conservation land, sprinkled w/ creeks, boulders, springs, & trails. Listen to the rustling leaves in the trees, the babble of the creeks, the deer’s graceful steps, the hoot owl welcoming dusk. Smell the sweet decay of fallen leaves from years past & the fresh scent of rain as the trees embrace you. Step back & relive your childhood memories: visit the playhouse & swings, search for salamanders & box turtles, build forts. Come explore & rejuvenate your soul. Conveniently located 1 mi from I-40, 2.5 mi from downtown Black Mountain. This home offers conveniences of town & a private mountain retreat allowing you to fully enjoy nature on the oversized screened-in porch, outdoor shower, & pond. This home retains its rustic charm yet has many updates. Come see why this home is the perfect Black Mountain get-away!
Single-familyProperty Type
1961Year Built
2.82 acresLot Size
$354Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Elizabeth Putnam• Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty
Contact: elizabeth@mymosaicrealty.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
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.82 Acres
Year renovated
1989
Sq. Ft.
2,306
Year built
1961
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
061808263400000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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
Sep 5, 2024 • Final
Residential combo
Heat pump
HVAC
Nov 24, 2023 • Final
Electrical
Install a circuit breaker and an outdoor receptacle box for an electric vehicle charger under a carport.
Electrical
Ev charger
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: 1
Parking Features: Carport, Garage, Garage Shop
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Carport
Carport Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Upper: 1
# of Bedrooms: Main: 2
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 2
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level
Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Basement, Exterior Entry
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Den, Great Room, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
Appliances: Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Filtration System, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Slate, Tile, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Stone, Wood
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch, Screened, Side Porch, Wrap Around
Exterior Features: Hot Tub, Rainwater Catchment
Fencing: Fenced
Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: None
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Accessibility Features: Bath Grab Bars
Zoning: R-1
Zoning Specification: R-1
Lot Information
Lot Features: Hilly, Lake On Property, Level, Paved, Private, Rolling Slope, Wooded, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 2.82
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 2.82
Elevation: 2500
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Shared Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Utilities: Cable Available, Wired Internet Available
Location
HOA Information
Has HOA
Association Email: bobwardwell@gmail.com
HOA Subject To Dues: Mandatory
HOA Subject To: Required
Association Fee: $100
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Unspecified
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Unspecified
Location Information
Directions: Take I-40E for 10.10 miles to Exit 64. Take a Rt on Hwy 9 for 0.39 miles and take a Rt on Blue Ridge Assembly Road for 0.44 miles. Take a Lt on South Blue Ridge Road for 0.6 miles. Turn Rt onto Old Lakey Gap Rod for 0.21 miles. Take the First Lt onto High Top Colony Rd for 0.013 miles. Take a slight Lt onto Last Resort Terrace for 0.09 miles. Take a slight left over the bridge onto Last Resort Rd for 0.09 miles. House will be on the Rt. There is a circular drive as well as a second drive.
Community Information
Community Features: Walking Trails
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,306
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.82 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: 1989
County: Buncombe County
APN: 061808263400000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 1
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 2389
Living Area: 2389
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,389
Sq. Ft. Upper: 296
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 2093
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 2389
Levels: One and One Half
Team Information
List Office AOR: Land of The Sky Association of Realtors
Around this home
Schools
Black Mountain Primary
Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 1.8mi
6/10
Charles D Owen Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi
5/10
Charles D Owen High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
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
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, 24 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
June and 5.2 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.8 hrs
5.2 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$803,000 – $972,000
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