Mini Farm and organic gardens...come take a look at this cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage nestled on 1.95 acres of gently rolling land. This home blends warmth and functionality, featuring a living room w/ a wood stove fireplace for those crisp mountain evenings, and a country kitchen that frames sweeping views of the surrounding Newfound Community. Outdoors, you’ll find multiple outbuildings for storage or hobbies, established gardens, and space perfect for play or relaxation. The property borders Brooks Branch and includes a pasture area ideal for a horse, goats, or other livestock. Whether you’re seeking a mini-homestead, farm, mountain getaway, or a place to slow down & savor country living, this property delivers the best of both worlds — privacy and pastoral beauty, all within a short drive to Asheville. RATE BUYDOWN AVAILABLE! Great location in the country, while convenient to town-10 miles to Patton Ave & 7 miles to I-40. This property was previously used for dog breeding/kenneling & could be restored. Shown by appointment only.
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
1.95 acresLot Size
$394Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Darcy Varney• Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Downtown
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.95 Acres
Year renovated
1951
Sq. Ft.
878
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
869918503700000
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
Oct 26, 2011 • Final
Mechanical
HVAC
Oct 7, 2011 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
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
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Driveway
Carport Spaces: 0
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Main: 2
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
Room 1 Information
Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Room Level: Main
Room 2 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 3 Information
Room Level: Main
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: In Garage
Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Exterior Entry, Unfinished
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning Stove
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Heat Pump
Cooling Information: Central Air
Interior Features
Room Count: 3
Interior Features: Split Bedroom
Appliances: Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Flooring: Linoleum, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Stone, Vinyl
Roof: Metal
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Storage
Fencing: Invisible, Partial
Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: None
Farm Information
Horse Amenities: Barn
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding, Shed(s), Workshop
Zoning: OU
Zoning Specification: OU
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared, Creek Front, Green Area, Level, Pasture, Private, Rolling Slope, Creek/Stream, Views
Lot Size Area: 1.95
Lot Size Units: Acres
Elevation: 2000
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Utilities: Cable Available
Location
HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: No
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Leicester/Eblen
Middle Or Junior High School: Clyde A Erwin
High School: Clyde A Erwin
Location Information
Directions: Leicester Highway or I-40 to Newfound Rd to Brooks Branch Rd. Property is on the right. Mailbox and sign at driveway. Go all the way up gravel drive to top of knoll. Pasture with small barn to the right of the drive is part of this property. The top of the property with the house is all fenced so you can see the approximate boundaries.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 878
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.95 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 1951
County: Buncombe County
APN: 869918503700000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 913
Living Area: 913
Above Grade Finished Area: 913
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 913
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Second Living Quarters Heated Living Area: 0
Foundation Details: Basement
Levels: One
Team Information
Buyer Team ID: TM100036
Buyer Team Mls Id: miller
Around this home
Schools
Leicester Elementary
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 3.5mi
5/10
Clyde A Erwin Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 5.6mi
6/10
Clyde A Erwin High
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 5.8mi
2/10
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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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 21 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, 2 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
June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$342,000 – $414,000
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