Rare opportunity to own nearly 12 unrestricted acres with direct access to the completed Ecusta Trail, just minutes from downtown Hendersonville. This exceptional property offers at least three premier homesites featuring stunning northern and western mountain views, ideal for a private estate, family compound, equestrian property, or income-producing short-term rental development. There's also an opportunity to rezone to commercial. Significant site work has already been completed, including a private gravel road to the top of the property, leveled building sites, parking areas, stone bridge, barn site preparation, and installed utilities. Property features include a spring originating on the land, two creeks with beautiful rockwork, well house, electric on site, and two approved 4-bedroom septic permits. R3 zoning and unrestricted use allow for short-term rentals, farm animals, and multiple living opportunities with no HOA. Enjoy the rare combination of privacy and convenience with direct trail access for walking or biking to restaurants, breweries, and shopping, while downtown Hendersonville is just 4 miles away and Asheville Regional Airport only 20 minutes. A truly one-of-a-kind legacy property offering privacy, views, water features, and development flexibility in one of Hendersonville’s most desirable locations.
The purpose of Residential District Two (R2) is to foster orderly growth where the principal use of land is residential. The intent of this district is to allow for low to medium density residential development consistent with the recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan. It is also the intent of this district to allow for flexibility in the continuation of existing nonresidential uses. This general use district is typically meant to be utilized in areas designated as Transitional (RTA) 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.
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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 17 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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
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Redfin Estimate for 97 Yale Rd
$430,983
$44K under list price of $475K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $420K to $660K.