A lot of house for the money! Check out the wrap-around porch! C. 1931 in North Carolina. $524,900.
This is a 1931 house on 2.26 acres at the end of a private cul-de-sac in Black Mountain, North Carolina. It has 3,527 square feet over three stories, a wrap-around porch, and an upstairs veranda. It is listed at $524,900, and the listing says plainly that it is a remodeling project sold as is.
22 Woodbend Ln, Black Mountain, NC 28711 — $524,900
Curb Appeal
The house is white with dark green trim and two dormers on the front roof line. A wide wrap-around porch runs across the front and down the side, and a second porch sits on the level above it. The base of the porch is stacked stone.
- Built in 1931
- Wrap-around porch and upstairs veranda
- Three stories
- Circular driveway
- No garage
Condition and What to Know
The listing calls this a project for remodeling or rebuilding, sold as is. It also says the house does not qualify for a conventional loan right now because it has no running water. The listing data shows city water as the water source, so ask the agent what the actual situation is.
The kitchen and bathrooms are the parts the listing says need a new owner’s vision. The listing agent must accompany all showings, and the listing asks that you not disturb the neighbors.
- Sold as is
- Does not qualify for a conventional loan at the moment
- Listing agent must accompany
- Cash or construction perm loan terms listed
- Investors encouraged
Inside the House
The listing points to high ceilings, original interior wood trim, chestnut built-ins, and oak floors. Those are the details that make a house from this era worth saving.
- High ceilings
- Original wood trim
- Chestnut built-ins
- Oak floors
Fireplaces
There are two fireplaces, one in the living room and one in the family room. A brick chimney rises through the roof at the center of the house.
- Two fireplaces
- Living room
- Family room
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
The numbers do not match in this listing. The data fields show 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, but the description text says 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms. Either way, it is a lot of space for family and guests. None of the bedrooms are on the main level.
- 6 bedrooms and 5 baths per the data fields
- 5 bedrooms and 6 baths per the description
- No main level bedrooms
- Laundry room
Kitchen
The kitchen comes with an electric range and a refrigerator. The listing says it is one of the spots where a buyer can finish and personalize things to their own taste.
- Electric range
- Refrigerator
- Needs updating per the listing
Heat, Cooling, and Utilities
Heat is a floor furnace, and there is no cooling. The house sits on a crawl space and uses public sewer. The listing data names the exterior material as asbestos, which a buyer will want to have looked at.
- Floor furnace heat
- No cooling
- Crawl space
- Public sewer
- City water per the data
The Land
The lot is 2.26 acres. It is level, private, and wooded, and it sits at about 2,000 feet in elevation. The road is gravel, with a circular driveway at the house.
The zoning is listed as TR-4. The listing describes the setting as a peaceful retreat that is still close to everything Black Mountain has to offer.
- 2.26 acres
- Level, private, and wooded
- Private cul-de-sac
- Gravel road
- Zoned TR-4
Schools
Black Mountain Primary (PK-3) is 1.7 miles away and rated 6. Charles D. Owen Middle (6-8) is 2.3 miles away and rated 5. Charles D. Owen High (9-12) is 2.3 miles away and rated 8.
- Black Mountain Primary, PK-3, 1.7 miles
- Charles D. Owen Middle, 6-8, 2.3 miles
- Charles D. Owen High, 9-12, 2.3 miles
Taxes and Price History
The house first listed on August 18, 2026 at $699,000. The price dropped to $599,000 on August 31 and to $524,900 on October 5. That is $174,100 off the first price, or about $149 a square foot. It last sold in 2014 for $400,000.
Property tax is listed at $4,471 a year, on an assessed value of $515,300. It has been on Zillow for 62 days.
- Listed August 18, 2026 at $699,000
- Cut to $599,000 on August 31
- Cut to $524,900 on October 5
- Sold in 2014 for $400,000
- Annual tax $4,471
At $524,900, this is a big 1931 house with two porches on over two private acres. It needs a lot of work, and the water question has to be answered before anything else. It suits a buyer with cash or a construction loan and the patience to bring an old house back.
Full Listing Description
Step Back in Time in Historic Black Mountain
Beautifully preserved and full of timeless character, this historic Black Mountain home offers a rare blend of privacy, charm, and spacious living on 2.26 acres. Tucked away on a very private cul-de-sac, the property feels like a peaceful retreat while remaining close to all that Black Mountain has to offer.
Spend summer evenings relaxing on the inviting wrap-around porch or upstairs veranda, surrounded by the tranquility of the private grounds. Inside, high ceilings, original interior wood trim, chestnut built-ins, and beautiful oak floors showcase the craftsmanship and character of a bygone era.
With 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms, there is plenty of space for family, guests, and memorable gatherings. The kitchen and bathrooms offer an opportunity to bring your own vision to this special home—finish and personalize them to your taste while preserving the character and charm that make this property unique.
A truly distinctive property with history, space, and privacy, this Black Mountain home invites you to slow down, settle in, and step back in time. Investors encouraged. Please don’t disturb the neighbors. Listing Agent Must Accompany. The house is a project for remodeling/ rebuilding and sold as-is. It does not qualify for a conventional loan at the moment due to no running water.
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