Cozy cottage on 1.3 acres makes you feel like you are in the country yet only 15 minutes from Asheville or Black Mountain. This 3 bedroom 1 bath home offers wood burning fireplace in living room and wood floors and eat in kitchen open to dining area. Lots of windows throughout for abundant natural light. Relax on the covered front porch as you unwind or spend time in the large workshop on your favorite project. Additional metal building for extra storage. Large sloping yard is idea for gardens, animals, or just to enjoy with a firepit or your updates and personal touch. Close to schools, groceries, CD Owen park, and dining. This is a gem waiting for your updates! Possibility to subdivide or build additional homes upon verification of R-1 zoning, public water and sewer.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
1.3 acresLot Size
$337Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Donette Moore-Douglass• Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Downtown
Contact: donette.douglass@allentate.com
Bought with Ryan Bumgarner• Coldwell Banker Advantage
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.3 Acres
Year renovated
1949
Sq. Ft.
912
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
968945249500000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
R-1
Residential District
The R-1 Residential District is primarily intended to provide locations for single-family and two-family residential development and supporting recreational, community service, and educational uses in areas where public water and sewer services are available or will likely be provided in the future. This district is further intended to protect existing subdivisions from encroachment of incompatible land uses, and this district does not allow manufactured home parks.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Infrastructure
Mixed use building
Recreation
Jul 23, 2025 • Final
Mechanical
Install interior and exterior gas lines for a heater.
Gas
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: Detached Carport, Driveway
Open Parking Spaces: 5
Has Carport
Carport Spaces: 1
Has Open Parking
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Main: 3
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Porch, Washer Hookup
Appliances: Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Hood, Refrigerator
Flooring: Wood
Door Features: Insulated Door(s)
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Wood
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Enclosed, Front Porch, Rear Porch
Fencing: Partial
Farm Information
Horse Amenities: None
Property Information
Other Equipment: Fuel Tank(s)
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s), Workshop
Zoning Specification: R-1
Lot Information
Lot Features: Green Area, Sloped, Wooded, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 1.3
Lot Size Units: Acres
Elevation: 2000
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: City
Sewer: Private Sewer
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: N/A
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: WD Williams
Middle Or Junior High School: Charles D Owen
High School: Unspecified
Location Information
Directions: East on Hwy 40, left off exit 55, right on Tunnel Road, left onto Warren Wilson College Road for approx. 3 miles, left on Harrison Hill Road, bear right to house #34 on left.
Community Information
Community Features: None
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 912
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 1949
County: Buncombe County
APN: 968945249500000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 912
Living Area: 912
Above Grade Finished Area: 912
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 912
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Other - See Remarks
Levels: One
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Around this home
Schools
W D Williams Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
4/10
Charles D Owen Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi
5/10
Charles D Owen High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
10 days above 95° expected this year, 26 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, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Swannanoa, NC • 28778
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
June and 5.1 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$293,000 – $354,000
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