Classic 1920's home with sprawling front porch and gazebo on this 1.4 acre parcel. One level living with new flooring throughout. Some new windows in this partially renovated home. More updating is needed. Newer barn/storage building with fencing, perfect of pets, on this mostly level lot with easy access to Asheville. Fresh paint, paved circular drive.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
1.4 acresLot Size
$233Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Byron Bailey• Keller Williams Professionals
Listed by Natalie Clevenger• Keller Williams Professionals
Contact: byron@byronbailey.net
Bought with Reese Morgani• Keller Williams Professionals
Classic 1920's home with sprawling front porch and gazebo on this 1.4 acre parcel. One level living with new flooring throughout. Some new windows in this partially renovated home. More updating is needed. Newer barn/storage building with fencing, perfect of pets, on this mostly level lot with easy access to Asheville. Fresh paint, paved circular drive.
Public Records
Sep 14, 2007
Sold
$117,000
$62/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,580 (+5.9%)
$44,300 + $326,000
$370,300
2024
$2,435 (+3.4%)
$44,300 + $326,000
$370,300
2023
$2,356 (+1.6%)
$44,300 + $326,000
$370,300
2022
$2,319
$44,300 + $324,900
$369,200
2021
$2,319 (+22.3%)
$44,300 + $324,900
$369,200
2020
$1,895
$44,300 + $324,900
$369,200
2019
$1,895
$41,800 + $241,500
$283,300
2018
$1,895 (+0.1%)
$41,800 + $241,500
$283,300
2017
$1,892 (+59.4%)
$41,800 + $241,500
$283,300
2016
$1,187
$41,800 + $241,500
$283,300
2015
$1,187 (+11.8%)
$41,800 + $120,200
$162,000
2014
$1,062
$41,800 + $103,200
$145,000
Tax history for 980 Patton Cove Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,580 (+5.9%)
$44,300 + $326,000
$370,300
2024
$2,435 (+3.4%)
$44,300 + $326,000
$370,300
2023
$2,356 (+1.6%)
$44,300 + $326,000
$370,300
2022
$2,319
$44,300 + $324,900
$369,200
2021
$2,319 (+22.3%)
$44,300 + $324,900
$369,200
2020
$1,895
$44,300 + $324,900
$369,200
2019
$1,895
$41,800 + $241,500
$283,300
2018
$1,895 (+0.1%)
$41,800 + $241,500
$283,300
2017
$1,892 (+59.4%)
$41,800 + $241,500
$283,300
2016
$1,187
$41,800 + $241,500
$283,300
2015
$1,187 (+11.8%)
$41,800 + $120,200
$162,000
2014
$1,062
$41,800 + $103,200
$145,000
*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
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.4 Acres
Year renovated
2007
Sq. Ft.
2,378
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
968878523700000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
R-2
Residential District
The R-2 Residential District is primarily intended to provide locations for 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. These areas will usually be adjacent to R-1 Residential Districts, will provide suitable areas for residential subdivisions requiring public water and sewer services, and in order to help maintain the present character of R-1 districts, will not allow manufactured home parks.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Public service
Library
Recreation
Cemetery
Sep 18, 2015 • Final
Mechanical
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.
Property details
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Exterior Entry
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Insert
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Kerosene, Other - See Remarks
Cooling Information: None
Sq. Ft. Unheated Basement: 200
Interior Features
Room Count: 6
Flooring: Tile
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Vinyl
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Porch, Rear Porch, Wrap Around
Fencing: Fenced
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Barn(s)
Zoning Specification: RES
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Paved
Lot Size Area: 1.4
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.4
Elevation: 2000
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Location
School Information
Elementary School: WD Williams
Middle Or Junior High School: Charles D Owen
High School: Charles D Owen
Location Information
Directions: I-40 to exit 59 at Swannanoa from Asheville, turn right off of I-40 to first right onto access road. Take first left onto Patton Cove Road. Home is first home on the right, fenced yard with gate.
Road Frontage: 179
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,378
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 2007
County: Buncombe County
APN: 968878523700000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1898
Living Area: 1898
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,898
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1898
Building Area Total: 1898
Foundation Details: Basement
Levels: One
Team Information
List Office AOR: Land of The Sky Association of Realtors
Around this home
Schools
W D Williams Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
4/10
Charles D Owen Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
5/10
Charles D Owen High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
8/10
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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 91° expected this year, 28 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
$420,000 – $509,000
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