1800's cabin on mostly level 2.5 acres, with wooded area at the back which extends to Crooked Creek. Opportunities for developers or as a vacation retreat. Two antique log outbuildings near the house. Garden and orchard areas include apple and peach trees, blueberry bushes, large strawberry bed, blackberry and red raspberry rows, flower gardens, perennial gardens with herbs and edibles. Large raised bed veggie garden. Small fish ponds had goldfish and frogs. Majority of the property is cleared and maintained; plenty of open and sun-filled land for larger garden. 2nd floor has 500sf of bonus room space. The original part of the home is constructed with hand-hewn oak timbers. The past owners put an addition on the back of the home in the 80's, along with digging a new full basement with exterior access. Basement is unfinished but has high ceilings and a wood stove, making it excellent for a workshop. The home needs cosmetic work; owner has lived there full-time for almost 3 years.
Reminiscent of a time when the world was at a slower pace. Own a rare piece of history with this Mid - 1800's hand hewn log cabin. The cabin has had many updates such as roof, and heat pump and sits on a very picturesque 2+/-acres suitable for a mini farm with an old tractor shed/hay barn/corn crib. The property once was a Day Lilly farm. Home needs some TLC. Possible owner financing.
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #15292
Oct 30, 2014
Sold
$79,000
$81/sq ft
Jun 27, 2014
Listed
$79,000
$81/sq ft
+12
Reminiscent of a time when the world was at a slower pace. Own a rare piece of history with this Mid - 1800's hand hewn log cabin. The cabin has had many updates such as roof, and heat pump and sits on a very picturesque 2+/-acres suitable for a mini farm with an old tractor shed/hay barn/corn crib. The property once was a Day Lilly farm and has many possibilities including apple trees, peach trees, blueberries, and blackberries. This rare property needs a little TLC, but is a Gem in the making. Upstairs rooms have no ducted heating or cooling. Unfinished basement. Possible owner financing.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$666
$35,000 + $63,230
$98,230
2024
$666
$35,000 + $63,230
$98,230
2023
$666 (+32.5%)
$35,000 + $63,230
$98,230
2022
$503
$20,000 + $53,040
$73,040
2021
$503 (−1.4%)
$20,000 + $53,040
$73,040
2020
$510
$20,000 + $53,040
$73,040
2019
$510 (+11.5%)
$20,000 + $53,040
$73,040
2018
$457 (+9.0%)
$20,000 + $45,510
$65,510
2017
$420 (+0.1%)
$20,000 + $45,510
$65,510
2016
$419
$20,000 + $45,510
$65,510
Tax history for 152 Cherry Springs Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$666
$35,000 + $63,230
$98,230
2024
$666
$35,000 + $63,230
$98,230
2023
$666 (+32.5%)
$35,000 + $63,230
$98,230
2022
$503
$20,000 + $53,040
$73,040
2021
$503 (−1.4%)
$20,000 + $53,040
$73,040
2020
$510
$20,000 + $53,040
$73,040
2019
$510 (+11.5%)
$20,000 + $53,040
$73,040
2018
$457 (+9.0%)
$20,000 + $45,510
$65,510
2017
$420 (+0.1%)
$20,000 + $45,510
$65,510
2016
$419
$20,000 + $45,510
$65,510
*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
Permits
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
2 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.5 Acres
Year renovated
1955
Sq. Ft.
1,342
Year built
1909
Style
Vacant Land
County
McDowell County
APN
0657-00-28-4242
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Jan 4, 2022 • Final
Mechanical
Heat pump
HVAC
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.
Directions: From Asheville, drive East on Hwy 40. Then Exit 72 and immediate right on Bat Cave Rd. Drive 4.2 miles on Bat Cave Rd, then right on Mt. Hebron Rd. for 300 feet. Turn right on Cherry Springs Rd and drive for 200 feet. First driveway on the right.
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,342
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.5 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1909
Year Renovated: 1955
County: McDowell County
APN: 0657-00-28-4242
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 976
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 976
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 976
Foundation Details: Basement, Basement Outside Entrance, Block
Structure Type: 2 Story/Basement
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Schools
Old Fort Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.7mi
7/10
West McDowell Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 12.0mi
3/10
McDowell High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 12.0mi
2/10
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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
5/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 100° 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
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$184,000 – $223,000
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