PRIVATE YET CONVENIENT describes the location of this nicely maintained home in Fairview. Ease of living with an open floorplan, this home sits on over an acre to play, garden, spread out and more! Vaulted ceilings enhance the open and bright feel with lots of natural light. The ample kitchen makes cooking a breeze! The finished lower level can be heated for extra living space or in-law suite/multi-generational arrangement. New heat pump and refrigerator in 2016, new well pump, dishwasher, range, and microwave in 2020. Minutes to the airport, 30 minutes to Lake Lure, the location balances access to work and play. Private but accessible in a sweet neighborhood with very light restrictions to protect your investment.
Single-familyProperty Type
2004Year Built
1.12 acresLot Size
$303Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Ben Woolf• Carolina Mountain Sales
Bought with Caroline Ericksen• Keller Williams Mtn Partners, LLC
PRE FORECLOSURE! Well maintained home on 1.12 AC in Fairview! Open Floor Plan, Pastoral Views, just 20 minutes to Asheville. Too many flowering plants, trees, fruit trees to name! Basement SF is finished, but not heated. Add some heat and add 560SF to your home! **AS IS SALE**
Public Records
Jan 27, 2005
Sold
$176,000
$122/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,938 (+4.3%)
$95,100 + $179,200
$274,300
2024
$1,859 (+5.4%)
$95,100 + $179,200
$274,300
2023
$1,764 (+1.6%)
$95,100 + $179,200
$274,300
2022
$1,736
$95,100 + $179,200
$274,300
2021
$1,736 (+5.1%)
$95,100 + $179,200
$274,300
2020
$1,651
$95,100 + $179,200
$274,300
2019
$1,651 (+4.7%)
$92,400 + $152,600
$245,000
2018
$1,578
$92,400 + $152,600
$245,000
2017
$1,578 (−2.6%)
$92,400 + $152,600
$245,000
2016
$1,620 (+2.0%)
$92,400 + $152,600
$245,000
2015
$1,589
$92,500 + $136,000
$228,500
2014
$1,589
$92,500 + $131,700
$224,200
Tax history for 42 Fox Branch Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,938 (+4.3%)
$95,100 + $179,200
$274,300
2024
$1,859 (+5.4%)
$95,100 + $179,200
$274,300
2023
$1,764 (+1.6%)
$95,100 + $179,200
$274,300
2022
$1,736
$95,100 + $179,200
$274,300
2021
$1,736 (+5.1%)
$95,100 + $179,200
$274,300
2020
$1,651
$95,100 + $179,200
$274,300
2019
$1,651 (+4.7%)
$92,400 + $152,600
$245,000
2018
$1,578
$92,400 + $152,600
$245,000
2017
$1,578 (−2.6%)
$92,400 + $152,600
$245,000
2016
$1,620 (+2.0%)
$92,400 + $152,600
$245,000
2015
$1,589
$92,500 + $136,000
$228,500
2014
$1,589
$92,500 + $131,700
$224,200
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.12 Acres
Year renovated
2004
Sq. Ft.
1,988
Year built
2004
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
968592966300000
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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
SqFt Garage: 728
Parking Features: Attached Garage, Basement, Garage - 2 Car
Appliances: Ceiling Fan(s), Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Security System
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features
Porch: Back
Exterior Features: Wired Internet Available
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Mountain View, Sloped
Lot Size Area: 1.12
Elevation: 2000
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Zoning NCM: OU
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Shared Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: No
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Fairview
Middle Or Junior High School: Cane Creek
High School: AC Reynolds
Location Information
Directions: GPS is accurate: Hwy 74 south from Asheville / I-40 for 7.5 miles, turn right onto Upper Brush Creek Rd, 1.2 miles to left onto Bethany Church Rd (street sign is missing), .5 mile to left onto Fox Rd, take the middle paved road – Fox Branch Rd – .2 mile to 42 Fox Branch Rd on your left.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,988
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.12 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2004
Year Renovated: 2004
County: Buncombe County
APN: 968592966300000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 1440
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1440
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Sq. Ft. Additional: 0
Second Living Quarters Sq. Ft.: 0
Second Living Quarters Heated Living Area: 0
Building Area Total: 1440
Foundation Details: Basement, Basement Inside Entrance, Block
Structure Type: 1 Story Basement
Around this home
Schools
Fairview Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.1mi
8/10
Cane Creek Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
7/10
A C Reynolds High
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 5.9mi
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
4/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 95° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Fairview, NC • 28730
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
June and 5.2 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$415,000 – $502,000
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