Charming Updated Country Farmhouse W/ Fantastic Views Of Rolling Pastures & Distant Mountains! 3 Bedrms, 2 Baths, 1669 sqft, Hardwood & Pine Floors, Beautiful Open Kitchen W/ LG Picture Window Framing View, Formal Dining Rm, Living Rm, Family Rm W/ Woodstove, Low Ceiling Upstairs, Huge Covered "Rocking Chair" Front Porch, Newer Heat Pump W/ Air, Storage Barn & Chicken Coop, LG Beautifully Landscaped Lot W/ Bountiful Garden Area, Stream, 1 YR Old Roof.
Public Records
Apr 27, 2011
Sold
$136,500
$82/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 6, 2006
Sold
$116,500
$70/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,396 (+4.4%)
$14,300 + $188,900
$203,200
2024
$1,337 (+3.1%)
$14,300 + $188,900
$203,200
2023
$1,297 (+1.6%)
$29,300 + $173,900
$203,200
2022
$1,277
$29,300 + $173,900
$203,200
2021
$1,277 (+8.4%)
$29,300 + $173,900
$203,200
2020
$1,177
$29,300 + $173,900
$203,200
2019
$1,177
$29,300 + $146,700
$176,000
2018
$1,177 (−1.5%)
$29,300 + $146,700
$176,000
2017
$1,195 (+7.0%)
$29,300 + $146,700
$176,000
2016
$1,117
$29,300 + $146,700
$176,000
2015
$1,117 (+23.4%)
$29,300 + $120,900
$150,200
2014
$905
$29,300 + $97,500
$126,800
Tax history for 255 Potato Branch Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,396 (+4.4%)
$14,300 + $188,900
$203,200
2024
$1,337 (+3.1%)
$14,300 + $188,900
$203,200
2023
$1,297 (+1.6%)
$29,300 + $173,900
$203,200
2022
$1,277
$29,300 + $173,900
$203,200
2021
$1,277 (+8.4%)
$29,300 + $173,900
$203,200
2020
$1,177
$29,300 + $173,900
$203,200
2019
$1,177
$29,300 + $146,700
$176,000
2018
$1,177 (−1.5%)
$29,300 + $146,700
$176,000
2017
$1,195 (+7.0%)
$29,300 + $146,700
$176,000
2016
$1,117
$29,300 + $146,700
$176,000
2015
$1,117 (+23.4%)
$29,300 + $120,900
$150,200
2014
$905
$29,300 + $97,500
$126,800
*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
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.68 Acres
Year renovated
2006
Sq. Ft.
1,950
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
878031987500000
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
Apr 20, 2026 • Final
Residential combo
Replace a 3 ton heat pump.
HVAC
Jul 19, 2022 • Final
Plumbing
Remove and replace an existing electric water heater.
Plumbing
Water heater
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: Level, Mountain View, Paved, Rolling Slope, Year Round View
Lot Size Area: 0.76
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Publically Maintained Road: 1
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Spring
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
School Information
Middle Or Junior High School: Clyde A Erwin
High School: Clyde A Erwin
Location Information
Directions: Leicester Hwy (Hwy 63) 4.3 Miles To LEFT On Newfound Road, 5.1 Miles To RIGHT On Morgan Branch Road, 1 Mile RIGHT On Potato Branch Road (Sharp Curve To RIGHT), 1.2 Miles To Home On RIGHT.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,950
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.68 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 2006
County: Buncombe County
APN: 878031987500000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 1669
Sq. Ft. Upper: 288
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1381
Building Area Total: 1669
Foundation Details: Basement Outside Entrance
Structure Type: 1.5 Story
Around this home
Schools
Leicester Elementary
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 3.8mi
5/10
Clyde A Erwin Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 7.1mi
6/10
Clyde A Erwin High
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 7.3mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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 96° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$343,000 – $415,000
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