Sweet County Cottage in Fairview only 4 miles off HWY 74 at Old Fort Road. Home recently painted and spotless and fresh. 2 good size bedrooms and one full bath w room to add a den of wanting to convert main level garage for more sq. ft. New Composition shingle roof, water treatment soften for well water (the best water you can get), Move in condition. only 15 minutes to Downtown Asheville.
Single-familyProperty Type
1981Year Built
0.42 acresLot Size
$305Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Mike Bryant• Estate Realty
Bought with Dylan Lennon• Keller Williams Professionals
Well-maintained traditional ranch home nestled in peaceful & private Blue Ridge Forest subdivision in Fairview. Nice gently sloping landscape with plenty of level ground. Shows beautifully inside & out! New appliances. Fresh current color scheme for paint & carpets.Large private lot with beautiful timber retaining walls. Oversized paver patio in back is perfect for cookouts! Convenient access to downtown Asheville-just minutes down US74.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,152 (+4.4%)
$30,800 + $131,600
$162,400
2024
$1,104 (+5.7%)
$30,800 + $131,600
$162,400
2023
$1,044 (+3.8%)
$30,800 + $131,600
$162,400
2022
$1,006 (+2.6%)
$30,800 + $131,600
$162,400
2021
$981 (+10.5%)
$30,800 + $128,200
$159,000
2020
$887
$30,800 + $124,100
$154,900
2019
$887 (+4.7%)
$28,000 + $103,600
$131,600
2018
$848
$28,000 + $103,600
$131,600
2017
$848 (+10.5%)
$28,000 + $103,600
$131,600
2016
$767
$28,000 + $103,600
$131,600
2015
$767
$28,000 + $80,200
$108,200
2014
$767
$28,000 + $80,200
$108,200
Tax history for 96 Blue Ridge Development Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,152 (+4.4%)
$30,800 + $131,600
$162,400
2024
$1,104 (+5.7%)
$30,800 + $131,600
$162,400
2023
$1,044 (+3.8%)
$30,800 + $131,600
$162,400
2022
$1,006 (+2.6%)
$30,800 + $131,600
$162,400
2021
$981 (+10.5%)
$30,800 + $128,200
$159,000
2020
$887
$30,800 + $124,100
$154,900
2019
$887 (+4.7%)
$28,000 + $103,600
$131,600
2018
$848
$28,000 + $103,600
$131,600
2017
$848 (+10.5%)
$28,000 + $103,600
$131,600
2016
$767
$28,000 + $103,600
$131,600
2015
$767
$28,000 + $80,200
$108,200
2014
$767
$28,000 + $80,200
$108,200
*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
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.42 Acres
Year renovated
1981
Sq. Ft.
972
Year built
1981
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
969639300900000
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 13, 2022 • Final
Residential combo
Install a new heat pump system.
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
Main Level Garage Y/N: 1
SqFt Garage: 200
Parking Features: Garage - 1 Car
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Baseboard, None
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 225
Sq. Ft. Unheated Main: 225
Interior Features
Interior Features: Garage Shop
Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Natural Gas
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Construction Status: Complete
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features
Porch: Patio
Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Accessibility Features: Two or More Access Exits
Lot Information
Lot Features: Hilly, Mountain View
Lot Size Area: 0.42
Lot Size Dimensions: 100x80
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Zoning NCM: RES
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
Restrictions: No Restrictions
HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: No
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Unspecified
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Unspecified
Location Information
Directions: HWY 74 SE to left on Old Fort Road then 3.5 miles to right on Blue Ridge Development Rd then .4 mi. house on left up small hit set beck from road (sign).
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 972
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.42 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1981
Year Renovated: 1981
County: Buncombe County
APN: 969639300900000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Home Information
Total Primary HLA: 980
Living Area: 980
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 980
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 980
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Structure Type: One Story
Around this home
Schools
Fairview Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.0mi
8/10
Cane Creek Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.8mi
7/10
A C Reynolds High
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 5.2mi
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, 20 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$285,000 – $345,000
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