Sweet country cottage on beautiful 1.31 acres in desirable Fairview area. One level 3 bd 1 ba home with new roof. Covered front porch, enclosed back porch. 2 usable storage buildings and another usable building with minor repairs. Monitor heat with wall propane unit. City water & natural spring on property, grape vines & apple tree. Several great garden areas. Room for chickens, or small farm animals. Boundaries marked are estimated, buyer to verify. Agent related to sellers.
Sweet country cottage on beautiful 1.31 acres in desirable Fairview area. One level 3 bd 1 ba home with new roof. Covered front porch, enclosed back porch. 2 usable storage buildings and another usable building with minor repairs. Monitor heat with wall propane unit. City water & natural spring on property, grape vines & apple tree. Several great garden areas. Room for chickens, or small farm animals. Boundaries marked are estimated, buyer to verify. Agent related to sellers.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,321 (+4.3%)
$47,500 + $139,400
$186,900
2024
$1,266 (+5.4%)
$47,500 + $139,400
$186,900
2023
$1,202 (+1.6%)
$62,500 + $124,400
$186,900
2022
$1,183
$62,500 + $124,400
$186,900
2021
$1,183 (+14.7%)
$62,500 + $124,400
$186,900
2020
$1,032
$62,500 + $124,400
$186,900
2019
$1,032 (+4.7%)
$62,500 + $90,600
$153,100
2018
$986
$62,500 + $90,600
$153,100
2017
$986 (+30.2%)
$62,500 + $90,600
$153,100
2016
$757 (+84.6%)
$62,500 + $90,600
$153,100
2015
$410
$52,600 + $54,300
$106,900
2014
$410
$52,600 + $54,300
$106,900
Tax history for 256 Gap Creek Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,321 (+4.3%)
$47,500 + $139,400
$186,900
2024
$1,266 (+5.4%)
$47,500 + $139,400
$186,900
2023
$1,202 (+1.6%)
$62,500 + $124,400
$186,900
2022
$1,183
$62,500 + $124,400
$186,900
2021
$1,183 (+14.7%)
$62,500 + $124,400
$186,900
2020
$1,032
$62,500 + $124,400
$186,900
2019
$1,032 (+4.7%)
$62,500 + $90,600
$153,100
2018
$986
$62,500 + $90,600
$153,100
2017
$986 (+30.2%)
$62,500 + $90,600
$153,100
2016
$757 (+84.6%)
$62,500 + $90,600
$153,100
2015
$410
$52,600 + $54,300
$106,900
2014
$410
$52,600 + $54,300
$106,900
*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
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.31 Acres
Year renovated
1958
Sq. Ft.
884
Year built
1958
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
967597499800000
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 1, 2025 • Active
Residential combo
Install a new generator.
Generator
Jan 6, 2017 • 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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: In Kitchen, Porch
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Kerosene, Propane
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 96
Sq. Ft. Unheated Main: 96
Interior Features
Interior Features: None
Appliances: Ceiling Fan(s), Electric Cooktop, Electric Dryer Hookup, Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Concrete
Exterior Features
Doors Windows: Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning: None
Lot Information
Lot Features: Green Area, Hilly, Level, Sloped, Steep Slope, Winter View
Lot Size Area: 1.31
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Publically Maintained Road: 1
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Fairview
Middle Or Junior High School: Cane Creek
High School: AC Reynolds
Location Information
Directions: Take 240 East onto Hwy 74 5.16 miles to Right on Emmas Grove Road .81 miles to Left on Gap Creek Road. .89 mile to home on Left.
Community Information
Community Features: None
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 884
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: 1958
County: Buncombe County
APN: 967597499800000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 884
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 884
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 884
Foundation Details: Block, Crawl Space
Structure Type: 1 Story
Around this home
Schools
Fairview Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
8/10
Cane Creek Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
7/10
A C Reynolds High
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
3/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 10-16% chance 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 95° expected this year, 19 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
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Estimated sale price
$286,000 – $346,000
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