This classic original Ridgecrest home is ready for a new owner to enjoy. Much of the original historic features have been retained over many decades. The house, being 5 bedrooms/2 baths, was originally built as a summer home but was upgraded for year-round living many decades ago. Original rock work, wood floors, river rock fireplace give a true historic feel. The large lot offers great outdoor space to enjoy. Being located just 5 minutes east of downtown Black Mountain, makes for an ideal affordable home within the Black Mountain Community. Black Mountain has great community amenities including: municipal golf course, Lake Tomahawk Park with municipal swimming pool, large array of restaurants, breweries, music venues, shopping option.
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Price cut: $43K (9/8)
$325,000
7 Bowers Rd, Black Mountain, NC 28711
5beds
2,019sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1938
0.21 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$161/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
River rock fireplaceOriginal rock workWood floors
- 36 days
- 1,949
- 232
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Bill Palas bpalas@bellsouth.net,
Appalachian Realty Associates
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4413537
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Upper
Bedroom s
- Level: Upper
Bedroom s
- Level: Upper
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Upper
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- None
- Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
- Basement: Dirt Floor,Interior Entry,Partial,Storage Space,Unfinished,Walk-Out Access,Walk-Up Access
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Other - See Remarks
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,019
- Total interior livable area: 2,019 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,019
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Other - See Remarks
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.21 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Level, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 062957352400000
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horse amenities: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Asbestos
- Foundation: Crawl Space, Permanent
- Roof: Fiberglass
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1938
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Ridgecrest
Location
- Region: Black Mountain
- Elevation: 2000 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $161/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $381,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,349
- Date on market: 8/17/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 36 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: None, Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$3,017/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/8/2026 | Price change | $325,000-11.7%$161/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4413537 Report a problem | ||
| 8/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $368,000+569.1%$182/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4413537 Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/1997 | Sold | $55,000$27/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,349 +4.6% | $206,000 |
| 2024 | $1,290 +3.5% | $206,000 |
| 2023 | $1,246 +1.7% | $206,000 |
| 2022 | $1,225 | $206,000 |
| 2021 | $1,225 +21% | $206,000 +32% |
| 2020 | $1,013 | $156,100 |
| 2019 | $1,013 | $156,100 |
| 2018 | $1,013 | $156,100 +24.8% |
| 2017 | $1,013 +1.7% | $125,100 |
| 2016 | $996 +13.2% | $125,100 |
| 2015 | $879 | $125,100 |
| 2014 | $879 | $125,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $125,100 +18% |
| 2012 | -- | $106,000 +0.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $105,400 |
| 2010 | -- | $105,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $105,400 |
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Neighborhood: 28711
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Black Mountain
- Middle: Charles D Owen
- High: Charles D Owen
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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