5520 Howard Gap Rd is a 1,144 square foot house on a 1.68 acre lot with 1.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on October 19, 2011 for $155,000. Based on Redfin's Flat Rock data, we estimate the home's value is $343,378.
Single-familyProperty Type
1968Year Built
1.68 acresLot Size
$300Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$343,378
$188K since sold in October 2011$9,000 since October
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This home's estimate is 3% higher than the average sale price ($333K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
R1
Residential District One
The purpose of Residential District One (R1) is to foster orderly growth where the principal use of land is residential. The intent of this district is to allow for medium to high-density residential development consistent with the recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan. This general use district is typically meant to be utilized in areas designated as Urban (USA) in the Comprehensive Plan.
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Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,144
Basement Type: Unfinished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Floor Construction Type: Concrete
Foundation Type: Masonry
Building Style Type: Ranch
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Shape Type: Hip
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: DONALD HILL
Living Sq. Ft: 1,144
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,144
Building Sq. Ft: 2,288
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: SR1006 ON HOWARD GAP RD
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 73,181
Municipality Name: BLUE RIDGE FIRE
Acres: 1.68
Zoning Code: R2R
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL-SINGLE FAMILY
Utility Information
Utility Type: Electric
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: BLUE RIDGE FIRE
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,144
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.68 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1968
Year Renovated: 1987
County: Henderson County
APN: 201087
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 3, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Upward Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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Flat Rock Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.5mi
6/10
Henderson County Early College High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
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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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$327,000 – $395,000
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