Lake Summit access and proposed Saluda Grade rail-to-trail system nearby! Expanded cottage offers over 1,494 SF main level, with additional 841 SF second living area/possible income space on lower level (bedroom, full bath, kitchen, living) waiting to be finished. Original house built in 1963, rear addition circa 1970. Main level features large brick fireplace and reclaimed hardwood floors from the old cotton thread mill in Tuxedo, according to owner. Upper and lower laundry. Covered front porch. Two-car garage, outdoor storage barn/workshop, and kennel. Minutes from Hendersonville and Flat Rock, convenient to US 25. As-is sale.
Single-familyProperty Type
1963Year Built
9,147 sq ftLot Size
$205Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Mary Green• Century 21 Mountain Lifestyles/S. Hend
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Market trends in 28790, NC
Last updated October 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Buyer's market
Sale-to-list price
98.2%
+2.5% MoM
Median sale price
$421K
$91K MoM
Avg. days on market
82d
13 days MoM
Recently sold homes
11
4 MoM
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Sale history for 83 Bright Rd
Date
Event
Price
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3890145
Feb 22, 2023
Sold
$245,000
$164/sq ft
Nov 16, 2022
Contingent
—
Oct 21, 2022
Relisted
—
Oct 20, 2022
Contingent
—
Aug 1, 2022
Listed
$298,000
$199/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$860
$25,000 + $136,900
$161,900
2024
$860
$25,000 + $136,900
$161,900
2023
$860 (+66.3%)
$25,000 + $136,900
$161,900
2022
$517 (+7.7%)
$25,000 + $136,900
$161,900
2021
$480
$12,500 + $65,700
$78,200
2020
$480
$12,500 + $61,200
$73,700
2019
$480 (+20.0%)
$12,500 + $61,200
$73,700
2018
$400
$12,500 + $61,200
$73,700
2017
$400 (+0.2%)
$12,500 + $49,500
$62,000
2016
$399 (+8.4%)
$12,500 + $49,500
$62,000
2015
$368 (+2.2%)
$12,500 + $49,500
$62,000
2014
$360
$11,000 + $50,800
$61,800
Tax history for 83 Bright Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$860
$25,000 + $136,900
$161,900
2024
$860
$25,000 + $136,900
$161,900
2023
$860 (+66.3%)
$25,000 + $136,900
$161,900
2022
$517 (+7.7%)
$25,000 + $136,900
$161,900
2021
$480
$12,500 + $65,700
$78,200
2020
$480
$12,500 + $61,200
$73,700
2019
$480 (+20.0%)
$12,500 + $61,200
$73,700
2018
$400
$12,500 + $61,200
$73,700
2017
$400 (+0.2%)
$12,500 + $49,500
$62,000
2016
$399 (+8.4%)
$12,500 + $49,500
$62,000
2015
$368 (+2.2%)
$12,500 + $49,500
$62,000
2014
$360
$11,000 + $50,800
$61,800
*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
—
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,148 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1978
Sq. Ft.
1,170
Year built
1963
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Henderson County
APN
600856
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 3, 2026.
R2R
Residential District Two Rural
The purpose of Residential District Two Rural (R2R) is to foster orderly growth where the principal use of land is residential. The intent of this district is to allow for low to medium density residential development and rural commercial and light industrial development consistent with the recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan. This general use district is typically meant to be utilized in areas designated as Transitional (RTA) in the Comprehensive Plan.
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.
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Heat Pump, Wood Stove
Cooling Information: Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 913
Sq. Ft. Unheated Main: 72
Sq. Ft. Unheated Basement: 841
Interior Features
Room Count: 15
Interior Features: Attic Other
Appliances: Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Brick Partial, Vinyl
Roof: Metal
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch
Exterior Features: Other - See Remarks
Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: Boat Ramp – Community, Paddlesport Launch Site - Community, Other - See Remarks
Water Body Name: Lake Summit
Property Information
Second Living Quarters: Interior Connected,Room w/ Private Bath,Separate Kitchen Facilities,Separate Living Quarters
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Zoning Specification: R2R
Lot Information
Lot Features: Views
Lot Size Area: 0.21
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.21
Lot Size Dimensions: 82x127x70x109
Elevation: 2000
Road Surface Type: Concrete, Gravel
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: No Restrictions
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Upward
Middle Or Junior High School: Flat Rock
High School: East Henderson
Location Information
Directions: From Hendersonville/Flat Rock: Greenville Hwy (US 225) So, L on Zirconia Rd, IMMEDIATE R on Old Zirconia Rd, eventual SHARP L on Bright Rd. 2nd house on L, facing pasture. From NC/SC state line: US 25 No, EXIT Green River Rd (Tuxedo/Lake Summit), L on Greenville Hwy (US 225), R on Zirconia Rd, IMMEDIATE R on Old Zirconia Rd, eventual SHARP L on Bright Rd. 2nd house on left, facing pasture. *NOTE: Bright Rd is NOT a through road; turn around at listing. Please be mindful of area residents.
Community Information
Community Features: None
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,170
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,148 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: 1978
County: Henderson County
APN: 600856
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 3, 2026
Other
Business Information
Other Sq. Ft.: 216
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1494
Living Area: 1494
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,494
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1494
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Second Living Quarters Sq. Ft.: 841
Building Area Total: 1494
Foundation Details: Other - See Remarks
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Upward Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.0mi
6/10
Flat Rock Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi
6/10
East Henderson High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.3mi
6/10
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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
7 days above 100° expected this year, 17 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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Estimated sale price
$292,000 – $353,000
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