This lovely 4 bedroom, 2 full bath home is a great investment for anyone looking for tons of opportunity. While it does have some deferred maintenance, this home is full of potential and is just waiting for the next owner to give it the TLC it deserves. With lots of space, there's plenty of room to make this house your own. Plus, the extra flex space in the basement provides even more opportunities to create a space that truly fits your needs. While this home may need some work, the possibilities are endless. With its great location and ample potential, this property is a diamond in the rough just waiting to be polished. Don't miss out on the chance to turn this house into the home of your dreams! The property is being sold AS IS.
Single-familyProperty Type
1975Year Built
0.65 acresLot Size
$179Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Lacey Power• Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
Sold AS IS. HUD properties are offered for sale to qualified purchasers without regard to the prospective purchaser's race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin. Equal Housing Opportunity. 203K financing. Awesome house for awesome price!
Public Records
Jan 23, 2004
Sold
$142,500
$72/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 22, 1998
Sold
$124,500
$63/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 16, 1990
Sold
$51,000
$26/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,172 (+6.9%)
$37,200 + $134,700
$171,900
2024
$1,096 (−11.9%)
$37,200 + $134,700
$171,900
2023
$1,245 (+4.2%)
$37,200 + $134,700
$171,900
2022
$1,194
$37,200 + $164,200
$201,400
2021
$1,194 (+30.5%)
$37,200 + $164,200
$201,400
2020
$916
$37,200 + $164,200
$201,400
2019
$916 (+2.4%)
$34,400 + $110,000
$144,400
2018
$894 (−1.6%)
$34,400 + $110,000
$144,400
2017
$908 (+2.5%)
$34,400 + $110,000
$144,400
2016
$886
$34,400 + $110,000
$144,400
2015
$886
$31,600 + $96,200
$127,800
2014
$886
$31,600 + $96,200
$127,800
Tax history for 71 Melton Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,172 (+6.9%)
$37,200 + $134,700
$171,900
2024
$1,096 (−11.9%)
$37,200 + $134,700
$171,900
2023
$1,245 (+4.2%)
$37,200 + $134,700
$171,900
2022
$1,194
$37,200 + $164,200
$201,400
2021
$1,194 (+30.5%)
$37,200 + $164,200
$201,400
2020
$916
$37,200 + $164,200
$201,400
2019
$916 (+2.4%)
$34,400 + $110,000
$144,400
2018
$894 (−1.6%)
$34,400 + $110,000
$144,400
2017
$908 (+2.5%)
$34,400 + $110,000
$144,400
2016
$886
$34,400 + $110,000
$144,400
2015
$886
$31,600 + $96,200
$127,800
2014
$886
$31,600 + $96,200
$127,800
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.65 Acres
Year renovated
2004
Sq. Ft.
1,939
Year built
1975
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
961811546700000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 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
Mar 4, 2011 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
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
Parking Features: Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Main: 3
# of Bedrooms: Basement: 1
# of Bedrooms: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths: Basement: 1
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Exterior Entry, Finished
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Heat Pump
Cooling Information: Heat Pump
Interior Features
Room Count: 8
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Brick Partial, Concrete Block, Wood
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning Specification: Res
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.65
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: City
Sewer: Septic Installed
Location
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Unspecified
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Unspecified
Location Information
Directions: Smokey Park Hwy to right on Acton Circle. Right on Monte Vista. Right on Oak Hill. 0.6 Left on Melton.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,939
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.65 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1975
Year Renovated: 2004
County: Buncombe County
APN: 961811546700000
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.: 1967
Living Area: 1967
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,036
Below Grade Finished Area: 931
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1036
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Basement
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Sand Hill-Venable Elementary
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 1.5mi
8/10
Enka Middle
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
6/10
Enka High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 17 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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Historical weather
Candler, NC • 28715
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
June and 5.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$335,000 – $405,000
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