Exquisitely restored, the Carter Swain House in Weaverville has been lovingly renovated, melding the charm of this original character w/the amenities of today. Enjoy spacious rooms, exposed beam-work, reclaimed wood accents & more, tastefully blended w/ the granite kitchen, SS appliances & renovated bathrooms Nestled on a peaceful 8 acres w/large meadow/pasture, meandering stream, rustic barn, & ample garden space. See update list.
Single-familyProperty Type
1849Year Built
8.05 acresLot Size
$276Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Cain Cox• Carolina Mountain Sales
Listed by Jennifer Farley• Carolina Mountain Sales
Exquisitely restored, the Carter Swain House in Weaverville has been lovingly renovated, melding the charm of this original character w/ the amenities of today. Enjoy spacious rooms, exposed beam-work, reclaimed wood accents & more, tastefully blended w/ the granite kitchen, SS appliances & renovated bathrooms Nestled on a peaceful 8 acres w/ large meadow/ pasture, meandering stream, rustic barn, & ample garden space. See update list.
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #NCM481463
Dec 6, 2012
Sold
$235,000
$82/sq ft
Oct 26, 2012
Delisted
—
Feb 17, 2011
Listed
$240,000
$83/sq ft
+19
Imagine owning a piece of history! The 19th Century classic Carter-Swain House is part of the local and national historic registry. Formerly a roadside inn bursting w/ charm & original WNC architecture: 4 fireplaces, 3BR & 3BA on beautiful 8 acres w/ flat staging area for events, weddings, family gatherings & w/ woods, creek & lovely view of mtns. Needs some TLC to revitilize this historic gem. 50% tax cut. Motivated.
Public Records
Dec 4, 2006
Sold
$380,000
$132/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 21, 2005
Sold
$362,000
$126/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,903 (+3.9%)
$104,600 + $391,900
$496,500
2024
$1,831 (+2.7%)
$104,600 + $391,900
$496,500
2023
$1,782 (+1.4%)
$119,600 + $376,900
$496,500
2022
$1,758 (+2.9%)
$119,600 + $376,900
$496,500
2021
$1,708 (+28.2%)
$119,600 + $376,900
$496,500
2020
$1,333 (−0.3%)
$119,600 + $376,900
$496,500
2019
$1,337
$102,100 + $263,500
$365,600
2018
$1,337 (+4.6%)
$102,100 + $263,500
$365,600
2017
$1,278 (+6.7%)
$102,100 + $263,500
$365,600
2016
$1,198 (−0.7%)
$102,100 + $263,500
$365,600
2015
$1,207
$102,100 + $215,900
$318,000
2014
$1,207
$102,100 + $215,900
$318,000
Tax history for 131 Holcombe Branch Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,903 (+3.9%)
$104,600 + $391,900
$496,500
2024
$1,831 (+2.7%)
$104,600 + $391,900
$496,500
2023
$1,782 (+1.4%)
$119,600 + $376,900
$496,500
2022
$1,758 (+2.9%)
$119,600 + $376,900
$496,500
2021
$1,708 (+28.2%)
$119,600 + $376,900
$496,500
2020
$1,333 (−0.3%)
$119,600 + $376,900
$496,500
2019
$1,337
$102,100 + $263,500
$365,600
2018
$1,337 (+4.6%)
$102,100 + $263,500
$365,600
2017
$1,278 (+6.7%)
$102,100 + $263,500
$365,600
2016
$1,198 (−0.7%)
$102,100 + $263,500
$365,600
2015
$1,207
$102,100 + $215,900
$318,000
2014
$1,207
$102,100 + $215,900
$318,000
*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
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8.05 Acres
Year renovated
1859
Sq. Ft.
2,708
Year built
1859
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
976640962200000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 30, 2026.
OU
Open Use District
The OU Open Use District is established as a district in which all uses are allowed by right, except for certain uses that are regulated as conditional uses so as to ensure that neighborhood impact is mitigated. Additionally, those uses which are specific to the Airport Industry District (AI) are excluded from the OU Open Use District. The neighborhood impact from conditional uses will be mitigated through the use of minimum specific site standards combined with general standards which provide the flexibility to impose a higher level of specific site standards dependent upon the degree of neighborhood impact. No zoning permit shall be required for permitted uses in the OU Open Use District.
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
Jan 25, 2012 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Mar 4, 2011 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
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.
Lot Features: Green Area, Level, Mountain View, Pasture, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 8.05
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Publically Maintained Road: 0
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Community Well
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Barnardsville/N. Windy Ridge
Middle Or Junior High School: North Buncombe
High School: North Buncombe
Location Information
Directions: I-26 East (old 19/23 N) to exit 15 (Jupiter/Barnardsville. Turn Right onto Hwy 197. Travel 3.6 miles to Left onto Holcombe Branch Rd. #131 is .7 miles on your Right.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,708
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8.05 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1859
Year Renovated: 1859
County: Buncombe County
APN: 976640962200000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 2878
Sq. Ft. Upper: 927
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1951
Building Area Total: 2878
Foundation Details: Basement Outside Entrance, Crawl Space
Structure Type: 2 Story
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Barnardsville Elementary
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 2.1mi
8/10
North Buncombe Middle
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 6.3mi
9/10
North Buncombe High
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 5.1mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 96° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.5 hours in
June and 5 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.