ENCOURAGING A BACK UP OFFER!! Charming cottage on 5 acres with two creeks & plenty of cleared land for a mini farm. Gorgeous garden with raised planting beds. Large fenced area, detached 24x28 two car garage. Architectural roof added in 2005, SEER 15 heat pump in 2011 with backup oil furnace. Additional heating by propane in addition to home. Outdoor entertaining areas. Walk-in closets and en-suite baths in both bedrooms. Electric fireplace in master bedroom.
Single-familyProperty Type
1937Year Built
5 acresLot Size
$211Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by M.E. Gray• Keller Williams Professionals
Bought with Blake Boyd• The Buyer`s Agent of Asheville
ENCOURAGING A BACK UP OFFER!! Charming cottage on 5 acres with two creeks & plenty of cleared land for a mini farm. Gorgeous garden with raised planting beds. Large fenced area, detached 24x28 two car garage. Architectural roof added in 2005, SEER 15 heat pump in 2011 with backup oil furnace. Additional heating by propane in addition to home. Outdoor entertaining areas. Walk-in closets and en-suite baths in both bedrooms. Electric fireplace in master bedroom.
Public Records
Aug 17, 2005
Sold
$222,000
$98/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,891 (+6.9%)
$66,000 + $211,500
$277,500
2024
$1,769 (+3.2%)
$66,000 + $211,500
$277,500
2023
$1,715 (+4.2%)
$81,000 + $196,500
$277,500
2022
$1,646
$81,000 + $196,500
$277,500
2021
$1,646 (+24.1%)
$81,000 + $196,500
$277,500
2020
$1,326
$81,000 + $196,500
$277,500
2019
$1,326 (+2.4%)
$67,800 + $141,400
$209,200
2018
$1,295 (−1.6%)
$67,800 + $141,400
$209,200
2017
$1,316 (+11.9%)
$67,800 + $141,400
$209,200
2016
$1,176
$67,800 + $141,400
$209,200
2015
$1,176
$62,100 + $107,400
$169,500
2014
$1,176
$62,100 + $107,400
$169,500
Tax history for 228 Ridgeway Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,891 (+6.9%)
$66,000 + $211,500
$277,500
2024
$1,769 (+3.2%)
$66,000 + $211,500
$277,500
2023
$1,715 (+4.2%)
$81,000 + $196,500
$277,500
2022
$1,646
$81,000 + $196,500
$277,500
2021
$1,646 (+24.1%)
$81,000 + $196,500
$277,500
2020
$1,326
$81,000 + $196,500
$277,500
2019
$1,326 (+2.4%)
$67,800 + $141,400
$209,200
2018
$1,295 (−1.6%)
$67,800 + $141,400
$209,200
2017
$1,316 (+11.9%)
$67,800 + $141,400
$209,200
2016
$1,176
$67,800 + $141,400
$209,200
2015
$1,176
$62,100 + $107,400
$169,500
2014
$1,176
$62,100 + $107,400
$169,500
*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
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
2.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.4 Acres
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
2,292
Year built
1937
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
868608970000000
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
Sep 19, 2023 • Final
Residential combo
Replace a heat pump and coil to reconnect to an existing oil furnace. Perform an electrical reconnection.
Electrical
Heat pump
HVAC
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
Parking Features: Detached, Garage - 2 Car
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
Fireplace Information
Fireplace Features: Insert, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Construction Materials: Hardboard Siding, Stone, Wood Siding
Exterior Features
Doors Windows: Storm Door(s)
Exterior Features: Deck, Fence
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Private, Sloped, Stream/Creek
Lot Size Area: 5
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Publically Maintained Road: 0
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Spring
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: No
School Information
Elementary School: Candler/Enka
Middle Or Junior High School: Enka
High School: Enka
Location Information
Directions: Take Hwy 40 to exit 37. Take Wiggins Road to Old US 19-23, take left and then immediate right onto Ridgeway. Take the fork to the left and cross railroad tracks. Take to 228. Property on both sides of road are included - see survey. Road maintenance agreement in deed. Park in driveway and enter at rear dutch door. Please drive 15 MPH on Ridgeway.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,292
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 2.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1937
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Buncombe County
APN: 868608970000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 2275
Sq. Ft. Upper: 347
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1928
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Sq. Ft. Additional: 0
Building Area Total: 2275
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Structure Type: 1.5 Story
Around this home
Schools
Candler Elementary
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 3.5mi
8/10
Enka Middle
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 5.7mi
6/10
Enka High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.4mi
5/10
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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
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° 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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Candler, NC • 28715
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In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$457,000 – $553,000
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