Peaceful cabin in the woods less than 30 minutes to Asheville and under $250k! Located in the popular McGuffey Ridge subdivision in Gerton, this home would make a wonderful primary residence or second home mountain getaway. Currently set up as a successful VRBO rental. Very cute and well maintained cottage. Open floor plan layout with wood burning fireplace. Huge covered rear deck. Only two owners. Small HOA fee covers the water bill. Wonderful hiking trails just minutes away. Gerton is conveniently located.....just 25 minutes to downtown Asheville, 30 minutes to Hendersonville, 15 minutes to Chimney Rock, and only 12 minutes to closest grocery store, post office and bank. A wonderful home in a wonderful area!
Single-familyProperty Type
1982Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$216Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Jim Earnhardt• DK Professionals Realty Lake Lure
Bought with Josh Mimken• Keller Williams Professionals
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$2,616/mo
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Market trends in 28735, NC
Last updated October 2026
Sale-to-list price
100.0%
0.0% MoM
Median sale price
$435K
$0 MoM
Avg. days on market
39d
0 days MoM
Recently sold homes
1
0 MoM
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Sale history for 41 Mcguffey Ridge Rd
Date
Event
Price
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3654665
Dec 7, 2020
Sold
$225,000
$140/sq ft
Oct 30, 2020
Contingent
—
Oct 7, 2020
Relisted
—
Sep 26, 2020
Contingent
—
Sep 10, 2020
Listed
$235,000
$146/sq ft
Sep 7, 2020
Coming Soon
$235,000
$146/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 18, 2007
Sold
$166,000
$103/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,478
$26,300 + $234,800
$261,100
2024
$1,478
$26,300 + $234,800
$261,100
2023
$1,478 (+66.4%)
$26,300 + $234,800
$261,100
2022
$888
$26,300 + $234,800
$261,100
2021
$888 (+2.2%)
$17,600 + $110,000
$127,600
2020
$869 (+1.5%)
$17,600 + $110,000
$127,600
2019
$856 (+10.9%)
$17,600 + $107,200
$124,800
2018
$772
$17,600 + $107,200
$124,800
2017
$772
$14,800 + $97,100
$111,900
2016
$772 (+8.1%)
$14,800 + $97,100
$111,900
2015
$714 (+2.9%)
$14,800 + $97,100
$111,900
2014
$694
$14,800 + $93,900
$108,700
Tax history for 41 Mcguffey Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,478
$26,300 + $234,800
$261,100
2024
$1,478
$26,300 + $234,800
$261,100
2023
$1,478 (+66.4%)
$26,300 + $234,800
$261,100
2022
$888
$26,300 + $234,800
$261,100
2021
$888 (+2.2%)
$17,600 + $110,000
$127,600
2020
$869 (+1.5%)
$17,600 + $110,000
$127,600
2019
$856 (+10.9%)
$17,600 + $107,200
$124,800
2018
$772
$17,600 + $107,200
$124,800
2017
$772
$14,800 + $97,100
$111,900
2016
$772 (+8.1%)
$14,800 + $97,100
$111,900
2015
$714 (+2.9%)
$14,800 + $97,100
$111,900
2014
$694
$14,800 + $93,900
$108,700
*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
Beds
—
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.3 Acres
Year renovated
2002
Sq. Ft.
1,575
Year built
1982
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Henderson County
APN
502069
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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
SqFt Garage: 410
Parking Features: Basement, Driveway, Garage - 2 Car
Interior Features: Basement Shop, Breakfast Bar, Open Floorplan
Appliances: Ceiling Fan(s), Dryer, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Wood
Utility Room Information
Utility Room Level: Lower
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Construction Status: Complete
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features
Porch: Back,Covered,Screened
Exterior Features: Fire Pit
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Level, Sloped, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 0.3
Elevation: 3000
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Zoning NCM: R-3
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Community Well, Spring
Sewer: Septic Installed
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
HOA Information
Association Name: Don Adoryan
HOA Subject To Dues: Mandatory
HOA Subject To: Required
Association Fee: $400
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Edneyville
Middle Or Junior High School: Apple Valley
High School: North Henderson
Location Information
Directions: Take 74A east from Asheville or west from Lake Lure to Gerton. Turn onto Bearwallow Mountain Rd. Continue .9 miles on Bearwallow Mountain Rd. Turn left onto Ridge Vista Rd. Continue .3 miles on Ridge Vista Rd. Turn left onto McGuffey Ridge Rd (look for signs with homeowners' names on them). Home will be first house on the left.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,575
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1982
Year Renovated: 2002
County: Henderson County
APN: 502069
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 3, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 1611
Below Grade Finished Area: 447
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1164
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 1611
Foundation Details: Basement, Block
Structure Type: 1 Story Basement
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Edneyville Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 6.8mi
4/10
Apple Valley Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.5mi
6/10
North Henderson High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.5mi
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
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 94° expected this year, 15 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
$331,000 – $401,000
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