Adorable 2-bedroom cottage nestled on 1.5 acres in Buncombe County! This peaceful cottage in Alexander offers endless potential for gardening or creating your own mini farm. Recent upgrades include new appliances (range, washer/dryer, and water heater), keyless entry, and an inviting stone walkway. Plus, the crawlspace has been encapsulated, and crawlspace windows and door were replaced, for added peace of mind. Relax with your morning coffee or unwind in the evening on the covered front porch while enjoying the serene surroundings. Inside, the open floor plan seamlessly connects the kitchen, dining, and living areas—perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Need additional space? There are options to add a half or full bathroom, and room to expand outdoor living with a future back deck. A truly beautiful and tranquil setting ready for you to make it your own!
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$347,500
85 Cody Embler Rd, Alexander, NC 28701
2beds
912sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
1.5 Acres Lot
$344,100 Zestimate®
$381/sqft
$1,700 Estimated rent
Home value
$344,100
$313,000 - $379,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jen Lowery jensellswnc@gmail.com,
Patton Allen Real Estate LLC
Bought with:
Luiz Leonetti
Town and Mountain Realty
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4370599
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Heating
- Ductless
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Has basement: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 912
- Total interior livable area: 912 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 912
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached Carport
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
Lot
- Size: 1.5 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 971289054600000
- Zoning: OU
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Alexander
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $381/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $135,400
- Annual tax amount: $1,047
- Date on market: 4/17/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 16 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Road surface type: Gravel, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/3/2026 | Sold | $347,500-4.8%$381/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4370599 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $365,000+28.1%$400/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4370599 Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/2021 | Sold | $285,000+3.6%$313/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3787797 Report a problem | ||
| 9/27/2021 | Contingent | $275,000$302/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3787797 Report a problem | ||
| 9/24/2021 | Listed for sale | $275,000+323.1%$302/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3787797 Report a problem | ||
| 3/29/2019 | Sold | $65,000+30%$71/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2016 | Sold | $50,000$55/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,047 +4.6% | $135,400 |
| 2024 | $1,001 +2.7% | $135,400 |
| 2023 | $975 +9.7% | $135,400 +0.5% |
| 2022 | $889 | $134,700 |
| 2021 | $889 +18.9% | $134,700 +25.9% |
| 2020 | $748 +38.4% | $107,000 +38.4% |
| 2019 | $540 | $77,300 |
| 2018 | $540 +2.9% | $77,300 -18.2% |
| 2017 | $525 | $94,500 |
| 2016 | $525 -25.3% | $94,500 |
| 2015 | $703 | $94,500 |
| 2014 | $703 | $94,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $94,500 +16.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $81,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $81,100 |
| 2010 | -- | $81,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $81,100 |
| 2007 | -- | $81,100 |
| 2006 | -- | $81,100 +51% |
| 2005 | -- | $53,700 -11.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $60,500 |
| 2003 | -- | $60,500 |
| 2002 | -- | $60,500 +8.8% |
| 2001 | -- | $55,600 |
| 2000 | -- | $55,600 |
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Neighborhood: 28701
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10North Buncombe ElementaryGrades: PK-4Distance: 5.4 mi
- 9/10North Buncombe MiddleGrades: 7-8Distance: 5 mi
- 6/10North Buncombe HighGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 5.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: North Buncombe
- Middle: North Buncombe
- High: North Buncombe
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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- North Carolina
- Buncombe County
- Alexander
- 28701
- 85 Cody Embler Rd
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