Charming cottage offers beautiful hardwood floors, Eat-in kitchen, private patio with a fire-pit and fenced yard. Kitchen and bathroom have been updated. Enjoy the peaceful outdoor setting. Convenient to Asheville and Black Mouintain
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
0.29 acresLot Size
$349Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by James Blue• Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-North
Bought with Chloe Lunsford• Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Biltmore Park
This adorable classic cottage is great starter home or rental for college students. Warren Wilson is a mere 4 min away. Updated bathroom, updated kitchen & appliances, great wood floors throughout. Two small bedrooms converted to large room with sliding glass doors to let all the light in! Double pane windows, new wiring/electrical, central air/heat. Common driveway being regraded. One word describes this home: Sweeeeeeet!
Public Records
Sep 21, 2007
Sold
$126,500
$161/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 24, 2006
Sold
$72,500
$92/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,112 (+10.6%)
$29,700 + $123,200
$152,900
2024
$1,005 (+3.1%)
$29,700 + $123,200
$152,900
2023
$976 (+1.6%)
$29,700 + $123,200
$152,900
2022
$960
$29,700 + $123,200
$152,900
2021
$960 (+17.4%)
$29,700 + $123,200
$152,900
2020
$818 (−7.1%)
$29,700 + $123,200
$152,900
2019
$880
$29,700 + $92,600
$122,300
2018
$880 (+0.2%)
$29,700 + $101,900
$131,600
2017
$879 (+34.6%)
$29,700 + $101,900
$131,600
2016
$653
$29,700 + $101,900
$131,600
2015
$653
$23,800 + $65,400
$89,200
2014
$653
$23,800 + $65,400
$89,200
Tax history for 71 New Salem Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,112 (+10.6%)
$29,700 + $123,200
$152,900
2024
$1,005 (+3.1%)
$29,700 + $123,200
$152,900
2023
$976 (+1.6%)
$29,700 + $123,200
$152,900
2022
$960
$29,700 + $123,200
$152,900
2021
$960 (+17.4%)
$29,700 + $123,200
$152,900
2020
$818 (−7.1%)
$29,700 + $123,200
$152,900
2019
$880
$29,700 + $92,600
$122,300
2018
$880 (+0.2%)
$29,700 + $101,900
$131,600
2017
$879 (+34.6%)
$29,700 + $101,900
$131,600
2016
$653
$29,700 + $101,900
$131,600
2015
$653
$23,800 + $65,400
$89,200
2014
$653
$23,800 + $65,400
$89,200
*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
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.29 Acres
Year renovated
1940
Sq. Ft.
748
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
967899299200000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 30, 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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Driveway
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Central, Heat Pump
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator
Flooring: Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features
Porch: Covered,Front
Exterior Features: Fence, Outbuilding(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.29
Lot Size Units: Acres
Elevation: 2000
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Other
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Installed
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: WD Williams
Middle Or Junior High School: Charles D Owen
High School: Charles D Owen
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 748
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1940
County: Buncombe County
APN: 967899299200000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026
Other
Home Information
Total Primary HLA: 785
Living Area: 785
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 785
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 785
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Structure Type: One Story
Around this home
Schools
W D Williams Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.8mi
4/10
Charles D Owen Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi
5/10
Charles D Owen High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.8mi
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
3/10 Heat Factor
9 days above 93° expected this year, 25 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.
8.7 hrs
5.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$261,000 – $316,000
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