This fabulous 1940s farmhouse has been lovingly restored and thoughtfully updated, blending timeless character with modern comfort. The home is filled with natural light, spacious rooms, and beautiful original woodwork. A brand-new heat pump provides heating and cooling for the main level, while a mini-split keeps the upstairs comfortable year-round. Upstairs is under 7 feet with full bath, large walk in closet and bedroom 464 sq ft. There is a Murphy bed in a main level bedroom, with sliding shelves that close to completely cover the bed. And there are hidden pantry pullout shelves under the stairs, in the kitchen. Enjoy the large, covered front porch—perfect for relaxing and taking in the surroundings. The property also includes a spacious two-story workshop/studio, complete with its own mini-split, offering an ideal space for a studio, office, workshop, or creative pursuits. The lower level workshop is 511 sq ft with garage door and patio (unheated). The upper level is 486 heated/cooled studio space (mini split)
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
1.53 acresLot Size
$281Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Angela Harrell-O'Brien• NextHome AVL Realty
Sale and tax history for 620 Old Lytle Cove Rd Lot 1
Sale History
Tax History
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Event
Price
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4415136
Oct 8, 2026
Contingent
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Aug 16, 2026
Listed
$425,000
$281/sq ft
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Single Family Residential
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Buncombe County
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Last updated by owner on Aug 16, 2026.
EMP
Employment District
The EMP Employment District is primarily intended to provide appropriately located sites for employment concentrations primarily for office uses, industrial uses, storage and warehousing, and wholesale trade. Such locations should currently have public water and sewer services available or be expected to have these services in the future. Only those manufacturing uses will be allowed which meet all local, state and federal environmental standards, and do not involve obnoxious noise, vibrations, smoke, gas, fumes, odor, dust, fire hazards, or other objectionable conditions which would be detrimental to the health, safety, and general welfare of the community. These areas will also include sites suitable for supportive activities such as community service, commercial service, and residential uses.
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
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 90° expected this year, 27 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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85/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Swannanoa. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 620 Old Lytle Cove Rd Lot 1
$403,336
$22K under list price of $425K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $335K to $520K.