Lots of Potential! Mid-century Ranch home is located only minutes from Downtown Asheville and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Peaceful, single-family home or investment opportunity with short and long term rental potential. Private access to swimming and stocked fishing on the beautiful Cane Creek and a spacious yard with fruit trees and gardening. Updates galore include like-new roof, stainless steel chimney liner on the wood-burning fireplace and new fixtures throughout. Flooring features original hardwood, new bamboo and a mid-century style kitchen floor. Enjoy beautiful views from the brand new deck and a full home water filtration system. This gem is MOVE IN READY and the price has been reduced to allow for your own personal touches.
Single-familyProperty Type
1964Year Built
1.36 acresLot Size
$264Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Sarah Franks• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Lifestyle Properties
Bought with Sandra Justus• Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-North
Renovated ranch priced right. Open, sunny kitchen. LR w large picture windows. Oversee your own private section of trout-filled, scenic Cane Creek. Two new full baths; split 3rd bedroom w new carpet and 280 sf bonus room,-not incl. in sf, w /huge closet + pvt entrance. Hardwood floors, new plumbing and dishwasher,stone faced wood burning Fireplace. Pet friendly large fenced backyard w/ playhouse. Must see!
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #NCM543659
Oct 14, 2013
Sold
$110,000
$70/sq ft
Oct 14, 2013
Sold
$110,000
$70/sq ft
Jul 13, 2013
Listed
$139,900
$89/sq ft
+14
Site-built home on 1.38 acres that borders a bold, trout stocked creek in Fairview. Open living room w/wood burning FP, original hardwood floors, large kitchen, whole house attic fan, recreation room & workshop w/fenced-in backyard all nestled between a horse pasture & creek! House has easy, state road access, located in AC Reynolds school district, close to Blue Ridge Pkwy & less than 20 min to downtown Asheville. 100% USDA financing eligible.
Public Records
Nov 30, 1990
Sold
$53,000
$34/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,798 (+2.6%)
$33,700 + $220,700
$254,400
2024
$1,752 (+5.4%)
$33,700 + $220,700
$254,400
2023
$1,663 (+1.6%)
$48,700 + $209,900
$258,600
2022
$1,637
$48,700 + $209,900
$258,600
2021
$1,637 (+21.4%)
$48,700 + $209,900
$258,600
2020
$1,348 (+2.1%)
$48,700 + $209,900
$258,600
2019
$1,320 (+4.7%)
$48,700 + $151,300
$200,000
2018
$1,261
$53,200 + $142,600
$195,800
2017
$1,261 (+2.2%)
$53,200 + $142,600
$195,800
2016
$1,234 (+20.0%)
$53,200 + $142,600
$195,800
2015
$1,028
$53,200 + $120,900
$174,100
2014
$1,028
$53,200 + $91,800
$145,000
Tax history for 729 Old Fort Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,798 (+2.6%)
$33,700 + $220,700
$254,400
2024
$1,752 (+5.4%)
$33,700 + $220,700
$254,400
2023
$1,663 (+1.6%)
$48,700 + $209,900
$258,600
2022
$1,637
$48,700 + $209,900
$258,600
2021
$1,637 (+21.4%)
$48,700 + $209,900
$258,600
2020
$1,348 (+2.1%)
$48,700 + $209,900
$258,600
2019
$1,320 (+4.7%)
$48,700 + $151,300
$200,000
2018
$1,261
$53,200 + $142,600
$195,800
2017
$1,261 (+2.2%)
$53,200 + $142,600
$195,800
2016
$1,234 (+20.0%)
$53,200 + $142,600
$195,800
2015
$1,028
$53,200 + $120,900
$174,100
2014
$1,028
$53,200 + $91,800
$145,000
*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
1.18 Acres
Year renovated
1964
Sq. Ft.
1,400
Year built
1964
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
969720206500000
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
Apr 4, 2022 • Final
Electrical
Replace the electrical riser from the meter to reconnect utility service.
Electrical
Feb 11, 2021 • Final
Residential combo
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.
Interior Features: Attic Fan, Cable Available, Open Floorplan
Appliances: Ceiling Fan(s), Dishwasher, Electric Dryer Hookup, Refrigerator
Flooring: Bamboo, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Stone, Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Fire Pit
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Creekfront, Orchard(s), Mountain View, Private, Stream/Creek, Wooded, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 1.36
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Filtration System, Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Unspecified
Middle Or Junior High School: Cane Creek
High School: AC Reynolds
Location Information
Directions: From I-240/US 74 ALT EAST, continue onto 74 East, towards Fairview. 74 merges with Charlotte Highway. Continue on this road and turn left onto Old Fort Road. Home will be 3.5 miles ahead on the right.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,400
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.18 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1964
Year Renovated: 1964
County: Buncombe County
APN: 969720206500000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 1565
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1565
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Sq. Ft. Additional: 94
Building Area Total: 1565
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Structure Type: 1 Story
Around this home
Schools
Fairview Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi
8/10
Cane Creek Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.8mi
7/10
A C Reynolds High
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 5.0mi
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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 21 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 5.1 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$393,000 – $476,000
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