Motivated Seller! Super cute vintage cottage currently used as VBRO rental in desirable Chestnut Hills Community of Gerton. Completely unpdated in 2016 with new heat pump/HVAC, electric, appliances (including W/D), deck, bathrooms, porch, foundation. New roof in 2015. Tastefully/fully furnished and everything conveys. New hot tub, fire pit, small creek and Little Bearwallow Falls Hiking Trail literally in back yard. Only 25 mins to Asheville/15 mins to Lake Lure. Community commons and lake.
Motivated Seller! Super cute vintage cottage currently used as VBRO rental in desirable Chestnut Hills Community of Gerton. Completely unpdated in 2016 with new heat pump/HVAC, electric, appliances (including W/ D), deck, bathrooms, porch, foundation. New roof in 2015. Tastefully/fully furnished and everything conveys. New hot tub, fire pit, small creek and Little Bearwallow Falls Hiking Trail literally in back yard. Only 25 mins to Asheville/15 mins to Lake Lure. Community commons and lake.
Public Records
Dec 1, 2015
Sold
$100,000
$82/sq ft
NCMMLS #NCM589178
Dec 1, 2015
Price Changed
$100,000
$82/sq ft
Nov 30, 2015
Sold
$100,000
$82/sq ft
Nov 30, 2015
Sold
$100,000
$82/sq ft
Nov 17, 2015
Listed
—
Oct 8, 2015
Delisted
—
Jul 11, 2015
Listed
$120,000
$98/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,786
$80,000 + $235,500
$315,500
2024
$1,786
$80,000 + $235,500
$315,500
2023
$1,786 (+32.5%)
$80,000 + $235,500
$315,500
2022
$1,348
$80,000 + $235,500
$315,500
2021
$1,348
$60,000 + $133,700
$193,700
2020
$1,348 (+1.5%)
$60,000 + $133,700
$193,700
2019
$1,329 (+129.3%)
$60,000 + $133,700
$193,700
2018
$580
$60,000 + $133,700
$193,700
2017
$580 (+59.2%)
$12,800 + $71,200
$84,000
2016
$364 (+2.8%)
$12,800 + $71,200
$84,000
2015
$354 (−0.6%)
$12,800 + $71,200
$84,000
2014
$356
$13,900 + $42,000
$55,900
Tax history for 57 Chestnut Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,786
$80,000 + $235,500
$315,500
2024
$1,786
$80,000 + $235,500
$315,500
2023
$1,786 (+32.5%)
$80,000 + $235,500
$315,500
2022
$1,348
$80,000 + $235,500
$315,500
2021
$1,348
$60,000 + $133,700
$193,700
2020
$1,348 (+1.5%)
$60,000 + $133,700
$193,700
2019
$1,329 (+129.3%)
$60,000 + $133,700
$193,700
2018
$580
$60,000 + $133,700
$193,700
2017
$580 (+59.2%)
$12,800 + $71,200
$84,000
2016
$364 (+2.8%)
$12,800 + $71,200
$84,000
2015
$354 (−0.6%)
$12,800 + $71,200
$84,000
2014
$356
$13,900 + $42,000
$55,900
*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
—
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.29 Acres
Year renovated
2015
Sq. Ft.
1,122
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Henderson County
APN
501893
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.
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: Paved, Stream/Creek, Wooded, Year Round View
Lot Size Area: 0.29
Lot Size Dimensions: survey attached
Road Surface Type: Dirt
Publically Maintained Road: 1
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Spring
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
HOA Information
Association Name: Chestnut Hills
HOA Subject To Dues: Mandatory
Association Fee: $300
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Edneyville
Middle Or Junior High School: Apple Valley
High School: North Henderson
Location Information
Directions: From Asheville: Take Hwy 74A east approximately 17 miles to Gerton. Chestnut Hills Subdivision will be on right, directly across the street from the Gerton/Upper Hickory Nut Gorge Community Center. 57 Chestnut Hill Rd will be first house on your left. From Hendersonville: Take Hwy 64 East to Bat Cave. Turn left (west) onto Hwy 74A and continue to Gerton. Turn left onto Chestnut Hill Rd in the Chestnut Hills Subdivision. Look for first house on left.
Community Information
Community Features: Club House, Pond, Walking Trails
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,122
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 2015
County: Henderson County
APN: 501893
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 3, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 1220
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1220
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 1220
Foundation Details: Crawl Space, Pier & Beam
Structure Type: 1 Story
Around this home
Schools
Edneyville Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 7.3mi
4/10
Apple Valley Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.2mi
6/10
North Henderson High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.2mi
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
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 21 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
$305,000 – $369,000
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