Welcome to the Guffey Mountain Cottage! This property has so much to offer on 4.60 acres of level rolling land - perfect for gardening and an array of other outdoor activities. This home is tucked away down a private lane off the main road. Featuring a large covered storage barn, an enclosed two-story storage building, mature blueberry bushes, an inviting outdoor dining area, a cozy firepit, and multiple springs on the property. This one-of-a-kind mountain home incorporates old and new with a charming wood-burning stove and cabinets completed with a granite countertop in the kitchen. Multiple updates and remodeling throughout the home includes a new roof and furnace. This home has been a vacation rental, offering a great Airbnb rental history that has glowing reviews, (find on Airbnb “Guffey Mountain Cottage”) guests find that this home offers a manner of lifestyle that most only dream about and you now have the chance to own.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
4.6 acresLot Size
$353Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Caleb Pohlman• WEICHERT, Realtors - Unlimited
Bought with Peter Lorenz• Keller Williams Professionals
4.6 Acres in Fairview. Sunny and South facing dream setting! 2 Bedroom 1913 house has charm and potential. Separate 2 story (16x20) workshop / studio. Small creek with pond site. Awesome 24x32 Pole Barn. Gorgeous property with giant Oaks, specimen trees, native plants and endless garden potential. Well established apple, pear, persimmon, Concord grape, 3 types of berries & fig. Land is gently laying and is very private. Additional building sites. House is being sold as-is. 15 min to Asheville!
Public Records
Dec 21, 2007
Sold
$230,000
$174/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,133 (+4.3%)
$107,200 + $194,600
$301,800
2024
$2,045 (+3.9%)
$107,200 + $194,600
$301,800
2023
$1,969 (+1.6%)
$122,200 + $179,600
$301,800
2022
$1,938
$122,200 + $184,000
$306,200
2021
$1,938 (+9.5%)
$122,200 + $184,000
$306,200
2020
$1,771 (+30.5%)
$122,200 + $184,000
$306,200
2019
$1,357 (+4.7%)
$122,200 + $140,500
$262,700
2018
$1,296
$122,200 + $79,100
$201,300
2017
$1,296 (−18.5%)
$122,200 + $79,100
$201,300
2016
$1,590
$122,200 + $79,100
$201,300
2015
$1,590
$122,100 + $102,200
$224,300
2014
$1,590
$122,100 + $102,200
$224,300
Tax history for 946 Old Fort Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,133 (+4.3%)
$107,200 + $194,600
$301,800
2024
$2,045 (+3.9%)
$107,200 + $194,600
$301,800
2023
$1,969 (+1.6%)
$122,200 + $179,600
$301,800
2022
$1,938
$122,200 + $184,000
$306,200
2021
$1,938 (+9.5%)
$122,200 + $184,000
$306,200
2020
$1,771 (+30.5%)
$122,200 + $184,000
$306,200
2019
$1,357 (+4.7%)
$122,200 + $140,500
$262,700
2018
$1,296
$122,200 + $79,100
$201,300
2017
$1,296 (−18.5%)
$122,200 + $79,100
$201,300
2016
$1,590
$122,200 + $79,100
$201,300
2015
$1,590
$122,100 + $102,200
$224,300
2014
$1,590
$122,100 + $102,200
$224,300
*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
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4.6 Acres
Year renovated
1950
Sq. Ft.
1,296
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
969679188100000
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
Oct 4, 2018 • Final
Plumbing
Plumbing
Jun 15, 2018 • 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.
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Walk-in Closet(s)
Appliances: Ceiling Fan(s), Refrigerator
Flooring: Bamboo, Vinyl, Wood
Workshop Information
Workshop Level: Main
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Construction Status: Complete
Roof: Shingle, Metal
Exterior Features
Porch: Back,Covered
Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Hay Shed, Tractor Shed
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Orchard(s), Paved, Private, Sloped, Stream/Creek
Lot Size Area: 4.6
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: 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: Unspecified
High School: Unspecified
Location Information
Directions: US-74 ALT E, Follow Old Fort Rd to Guffey Mountain Rd (4.6 mi), Turn left onto Old Fort Rd (4.5 mi) Turn left onto Guffey Mountain Rd. Driveway will be on the RIGHT.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,296
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4.6 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Buncombe County
APN: 969679188100000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 1324
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1324
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Sq. Ft. Additional: 0
Building Area Total: 1324
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Structure Type: 1 Story
Around this home
Schools
Fairview Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.6mi
8/10
Cane Creek Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.4mi
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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 93° expected this year, 22 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
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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
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Estimated sale price
$444,000 – $537,000
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