Live peacefully on 180 acres of common land in a rustic mountain top community. Enjoy the cooler mountain air, at an elevation of 4200 feet, hiking on trails through rhododendron tunnels and acres of pasture land, fishing/ swimming on the 10 acre lake. Home features include beautiful wood floors and walls, Corian counter tops, 50 year metal roof, wrap around porch with views, large garage with workshop and wood stove. You can enjoy this mountaintop paradise only 15 miles from Asheville. Great decks and hot tub. Home features updates like tongue and groove walls, hickory floors, renovated kitchen and living room, new tile, paint throughout and regraded driveway. No Short term rentals.
Single-familyProperty Type
1969Year Built
0.49 acresLot Size
$336Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Greg Palombi• Carolina Mountain Sales
Bought with Bob Sadlemire• Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Freestone Properties
For a fraction of the cost of a planned community, you can enjoy this mountain top paradise 25 minutes from Asheville! 250 shared acres include fishing/swimming in 10 acre lake, hiking trails, acres of pasture, and volleyball. Enjoy gorgeous views from wrap-around deck and hot tub. Home features updated kitchen with corian counters and reclaimed heart pine floors, metal 50yr roof, community water and backup rainwater system, garage and workshop
Public Records
Dec 22, 2005
Sold
$220,000
$135/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 25, 1997
Sold
$9,000
$6/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 22, 1994
Sold
$65,000
$40/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,253 (+4.4%)
$79,800 + $239,000
$318,800
2024
$2,158 (+2.1%)
$79,800 + $239,000
$318,800
2023
$2,114 (+1.6%)
$79,800 + $238,700
$318,500
2022
$2,081
$79,800 + $248,900
$328,700
2021
$2,081 (−2.2%)
$79,800 + $248,900
$328,700
2020
$2,127
$79,800 + $248,900
$328,700
2019
$2,127 (+69.8%)
$50,400 + $265,200
$315,600
2018
$1,253
$50,400 + $144,100
$194,500
2017
$1,253 (+8.0%)
$50,400 + $144,100
$194,500
2016
$1,160
$50,400 + $144,100
$194,500
2015
$1,160
$45,900 + $117,800
$163,700
2014
$1,160
$45,900 + $117,800
$163,700
Tax history for 997 Flat Top Mountain Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,253 (+4.4%)
$79,800 + $239,000
$318,800
2024
$2,158 (+2.1%)
$79,800 + $239,000
$318,800
2023
$2,114 (+1.6%)
$79,800 + $238,700
$318,500
2022
$2,081
$79,800 + $248,900
$328,700
2021
$2,081 (−2.2%)
$79,800 + $248,900
$328,700
2020
$2,127
$79,800 + $248,900
$328,700
2019
$2,127 (+69.8%)
$50,400 + $265,200
$315,600
2018
$1,253
$50,400 + $144,100
$194,500
2017
$1,253 (+8.0%)
$50,400 + $144,100
$194,500
2016
$1,160
$50,400 + $144,100
$194,500
2015
$1,160
$45,900 + $117,800
$163,700
2014
$1,160
$45,900 + $117,800
$163,700
*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
21,344
Year renovated
2019
Sq. Ft.
1,633
Year built
1969
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
969749061900000
Parking Spaces
4
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
$950 /month
Garage
Yes
Features
Views, Green
Last updated by owner on Oct 27, 2020.
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
Sep 29, 2025 • Final
Plumbing
Replace a water heater with a new tankless propane water heater.
Plumbing
Water heater
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.
Lot Features: Mountain View, Lake Access, Private, Year Round View
Lot Size Area: 0.49
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Publically Maintained Road: 0
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Other
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: Mandatory
HOA Subject To: Required
Association Fee: $950
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Fairview
Middle Or Junior High School: Cane Creek
High School: AC Reynolds
Location Information
Directions: From Asheville, follow I-240 East to 74A East. Follow 4.4 miles, then turn left onto Old Fort Road. Follow 3.1 miles, then turn left onto Flat Top Mountain Road. Follow 3.5 miles to gate at end. Pass the lake on your right, then follow signs for "Baggetts". 997 is the last home on the right, before the top of the mountain. This property is gated. Must be accompanied by and agent and no drive-bys.
Community Information
Community Features: Gated, Lake, Walking Trails
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,633
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.49 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1969
Year Renovated: 2019
County: Buncombe County
APN: 969749061900000
HOA Dues: $950/month
Garage: Yes
Features: Views, Green
Home facts updated by owner on Oct 27, 2020
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 1633
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1633
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 1633
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Structure Type: 1 Story
Around this home
Schools
Fairview Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.6mi
8/10
Cane Creek Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.6mi
7/10
A C Reynolds High
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 5.5mi
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
1/10 Heat Factor
0 hot days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 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
$521,000 – $631,000
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