Exceptional opportunity to acquire one of Western North Carolina's most distinctive and historically significant properties. Located in the highly desirable Fairview community just minutes from Asheville, this unique offering combines authentic Appalachian heritage, exceptional craftmanship, flexible use potential, and highly sought-after mountain lifestyle setting. The centerpiece of the property is a remarkable 2600+ square foot log residence constructed from three original hand-hewn log cabins dating to the 1800's obtained by the builders from neighboring Madison County and Leicester community. The cabin sits on the original site of one of the first schools in the Fairview community. Carefully preserved and thoughtfully integrated into a comfortable modern home the structure showcases the character, craftsmanship, and architectural details rarely found in today's marketplace. Original exterior doors from the 1800's, multiple fireplaces, exposed wood elements, and historic materials create an atmosphere that cannot be replicated through new construction. Positioned on approximately 1.85 acres, the property offers a private and inviting setting while maintaining convenient access to Asheville, the Blue Ridge Parkway, area hiking trails, dining, Lake Lure, shopping, arts, entertainment, and the region's thriving tourism industry. The location provides an attractive balance of accessibility and mountain tranquility, making it suitable for a variety of commercial, hospitality, and investment-oriented subject to buyer verification of zoning, permitting and regulatory requirements. In addition to the main residence, the property includes a detached two-car garage with upper-level storage space and a separate cabin with power. This additional structure offers flexibility for use as an artist's studio, writer's retreat, office, workshop, guest accommodation, creative workspace, or support facility for a hospitality-oriented operation. The property's historic significance and unique architectural character create opportunities that extend beyond traditional ownership. Potential uses may include a boutique inn, destination lodging property, vacation rental enterprise, executive retreat, wellness retreat, creative arts retreat, educational venue, corporate gathering space, special event destination, or other tourism-related enterprise. The combination of authentic historic construction, mountain ambiance, and proximity to Asheville creates a compelling experience for guests, visitors and clients seeking accommodations and venues with genuine character and regional authenticity. Western North Carolina continues to attract visitors, retirees, second-home owners, entrepreneurs, and investors drawn by the area's naturals beauty, outdoor recreation, cultural amenities, and strong tourism properties possessing authentic historic provenance are increasingly rare, particularly those offering flexibility for income-producing or commercial applications. Opportunities of this nature seldom become available. This property is zoned OU (open use) by Buncombe County. Recently added heat/air to the small cottage.
Under contract-show
Price cut: $205K (7/23)
$990,000
75 Old Gap Creek Rd, Fairview, NC 28730
3beds
2,651sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1986
1.85 Acres Lot
$958,700 Zestimate®
$373/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Multiple fireplacesAuthentic historic constructionExposed wood elementsPrivate and inviting settingSeparate cabin with power
- 137 days
- 472
- 30
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Patsy Tipton Carolinarealtorpatsy@gmail.com,
EXP Realty LLC
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4378192
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Attic Other
- Level: Upper
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central, Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, Exhaust Hood, Ice Maker, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator with Ice Maker
- Laundry: In Bathroom, Inside
Features
- Hot Tub, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Wood
- Doors: Mirrored Closet Door(s)
- Has basement: No
- Fireplace features: Den, Gas, Insert, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,651
- Total interior livable area: 2,651 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,651
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Ample parking and access to home
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Two or More Access Exits, Bath Raised Toilet, Door Width 32 Inches or More, Swing In Door(s), Garage Door Height Greater Than 84 inches
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Porch, Rear Porch
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated, Interior Hot Tub
- Fencing: Invisible
Lot
- Size: 1.85 Acres
- Dimensions: 437 feet x 299.5 feet
- Features: Cleared, Sloped, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Other
- Additional parcels included: 0
- Parcel number: 9686035131
- Zoning: OU
- Special conditions: Relocation
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log, Rough Sawn, Wood
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1986
Details
- Builder name: Owner/SLC,Inc
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: City
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Connected, Underground Power Lines, Underground Utilities, Wired Internet Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: none
Location
- Region: Fairview
- Elevation: 2000 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $373/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $407,400
- Annual tax amount: $2,879
- Date on market: 5/12/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 137 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Relocation Property
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved
Estimated market value
$958,700
$911,000 - $1.01M
$3,008/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/17/2026 | Contingent | $990,000$373/sqft |
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| 7/23/2026 | Price change | $990,000-17.2%$373/sqft |
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| 6/11/2026 | Price change | $1,195,000-2.4%$451/sqft |
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| 5/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,225,000$462/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,879 +4.3% | $407,400 |
| 2024 | $2,761 +5.4% | $407,400 |
| 2023 | $2,620 +1.6% | $407,400 |
| 2022 | $2,579 | $407,400 |
| 2021 | $2,579 +14.6% | $407,400 +22% |
| 2020 | $2,251 +5.2% | $334,000 +5.2% |
| 2019 | $2,141 +10.8% | $317,600 +5.8% |
| 2018 | $1,933 0% | $300,100 +12.7% |
| 2017 | $1,933 | $266,200 |
| 2016 | $1,933 | $266,200 |
| 2015 | -- | $266,200 |
| 2014 | $1,887 | $266,200 +9.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $242,800 -4.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $253,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $253,300 |
| 2010 | -- | $253,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $253,300 |
| 2007 | -- | $253,300 |
| 2006 | -- | $253,300 +18% |
| 2005 | -- | $214,600 |
| 2004 | -- | $214,600 +339.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $48,800 |
| 2002 | -- | $48,800 -71.3% |
| 2001 | -- | $170,000 +888.4% |
| 2000 | -- | $17,200 |
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Neighborhood: 28730
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Fairview
- Middle: Cane Creek
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.







