178 &36 Chestnut Hill Rd & Thomasville, Gerton, NC 28735
About this home
Historic cottage and 1934 Log Cabin in desirable Chestnut Hills of Gerton just 14 minutes from Fairview, NC and 15 minutes from Lake Lure. Original Stone Woodburning Fireplace. Library. Wormy Chestnut Walls. Original Oak Floors. Dining Room. Sunroom. 1 car Garage. Stone Wall. Wonderful mountain getaway just minutes from Lake Lure or Asheville, NC. Aadjoining 1934 original Log Cabin.
Single-familyProperty Type
1927Year Built
0.43 acresLot Size
$282Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by • Keller Williams - Lake Lure
Listed by Charlene Efird• Keller Williams - Lake Lure
Bought with Melinda Splain• The Buyer`s Agent of Asheville
Sale history for 178 &36 Chestnut Hill Rd & Thomasville
Date
Event
Price
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #NCM561632
Jun 10, 2015
Sold
$130,000
$135/sq ft
May 30, 2015
Delisted
—
May 8, 2014
Listed
$155,000
$161/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,138
$80,000 + $121,000
$201,000
2024
$1,138
$80,000 + $121,000
$201,000
2023
$1,138 (+27.1%)
$80,000 + $121,000
$201,000
2022
$895
$80,000 + $121,000
$201,000
2021
$895
$60,000 + $68,600
$128,600
2020
$895 (+1.5%)
$60,000 + $68,600
$128,600
2019
$882 (+126.3%)
$60,000 + $68,600
$128,600
2018
$390
$60,000 + $68,600
$128,600
2017
$390 (+0.2%)
$14,700 + $41,800
$56,500
2016
$389 (+8.1%)
$14,700 + $41,800
$56,500
2015
$360 (−1.1%)
$14,700 + $41,800
$56,500
2014
$364
$14,700 + $42,300
$57,000
Tax history for 178 &36 Chestnut Hill Rd & Thomasville
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,138
$80,000 + $121,000
$201,000
2024
$1,138
$80,000 + $121,000
$201,000
2023
$1,138 (+27.1%)
$80,000 + $121,000
$201,000
2022
$895
$80,000 + $121,000
$201,000
2021
$895
$60,000 + $68,600
$128,600
2020
$895 (+1.5%)
$60,000 + $68,600
$128,600
2019
$882 (+126.3%)
$60,000 + $68,600
$128,600
2018
$390
$60,000 + $68,600
$128,600
2017
$390 (+0.2%)
$14,700 + $41,800
$56,500
2016
$389 (+8.1%)
$14,700 + $41,800
$56,500
2015
$360 (−1.1%)
$14,700 + $41,800
$56,500
2014
$364
$14,700 + $42,300
$57,000
*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
—
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.43 Acres
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
1,060
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Henderson County
APN
500046
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 3, 2026.
R3
Residential District Three
The purpose of Residential District Three (R3) is to foster orderly growth where the principal use of land is low density residential. The intent of this district is to allow for residential development consistent with the recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan. This general use district is typically meant to be utilized in areas designated as Rural (RAA) in the Comprehensive Plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Community / recreation center
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
Bed & breakfast
Office
Educational / school
Park & open space
May 18, 2026 • Final
Planning and zoning - (county zoning permits, property addressing)
ADU
Grading
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: Detached, Garage - 1 Car
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Forced Air, None
Interior Features
Interior Features: Garage Shop
Appliances: Refrigerator
Flooring: Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Mountain View, Paved, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 0.43
Publically Maintained Road: 0
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Shared Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
Location Information
Directions: From Fairview: Hwy 74 to Gerton. 14 minutes from Fairview to right onto Chestnut Hills Road. Follow to 178 Chestnut Hills Rd on right.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,060
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.43 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Henderson County
APN: 500046
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 3, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 964
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 964
Building Area Total: 964
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Structure Type: 1 Story
Around this home
Schools
Edneyville Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 7.1mi
4/10
Apple Valley Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.1mi
6/10
North Henderson High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.1mi
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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° 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
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Gerton, NC • 28735
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
June and 5.2 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.7 hrs
5.2 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$259,000 – $313,000
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