97 Old Cove Rd
Description
Just 4 miles north of Black Mountain, Casa Solara is a fully off-grid, passive solar home on 11 private acres with long-range mountain views. Offering 3,868 SF, the home includes 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. The main level features an open living, kitchen, and study area with radiant floor heat, a propane stove, curved architectural walls, and expansive windows that capture natural light and views. Upstairs, two bedrooms open to a private balcony and share a spacious...Casa Solara | Off-Grid Mountain Living
Just 4 miles north of Black Mountain, Casa Solara is a fully off-grid, passive solar home on 11 private acres with long-range mountain views. Offering 3,868 SF, the home includes 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. The main level features an open living, kitchen, and study area with radiant floor heat, a propane stove, curved architectural walls, and expansive windows that capture natural light and views. Upstairs, two bedrooms open to a private balcony and share a spacious bath, along with a bright yoga/sunroom. The walk-out lower level includes a bedroom, bath, media room, bonus space, and utility/battery room. Designed by Alice Dodson and built by Mark Bondurant, this thoughtfully crafted residence blends sustainable design with comfort and functionality. Built for performance, the south-facing orientation maximizes solar gain, while 12-inch concrete walls (R-17) provide thermal mass and natural climate control. The off-grid system includes a 3.6 kW photovoltaic array, Outback inverter, 48 industrial batteries, and solar thermal for hot water and radiant heat, with a Kohler propane generator backup. Private well and 3-bedroom septic in place. Outdoor features support a self-sufficient lifestyle with terraced gardens, a 1,550-gallon rainwater collection system for irrigation, and established fruit trees (peach, Asian pear, persimmon). Additional structures include a woodworking shop, storage cabin, and chicken barn. Potential for additional homesites. This is a rare and special property. If you are looking for beauty and off grid living, this is your home.
- Listed by Mary Love • Love The Green Real Estate Consulting FirmP: (828)-279-6723 C: (828)-279-6723 mary@lovethegreen.org
- Listed by Mary Noble Braden • Noble & Company RealtyP: (828)-337-6980 C: (828)-337-6980 marynoble@nc-realty.com
Property Details for 97 Old Cove Road
Property Details for 97 Old Cove Road
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 4359155 |
| Days on Market | 49 |
| Taxes | - |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 2006 |
| Lot Size | 11.00 AC / 479,160 SF |
| County | Buncombe County |
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Building Information for 97 Old Cove Road
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1Property Information for 97 Old Cove Road
- Longitude: -82.32543818
- Latitude: 35.65610001
- HOA YN: No
- HOA Subject To: None
- Tax Assessed Value: $805,900.00
- Parcel Number: 0711-10-8142-00000
- City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
- Middle Or Junior School: Charles D Owen
- High School: Charles D Owen
- Elementary School: Black Mountain
- Parking: Open Spaces: 4.0
- Parking: Open Parking YN: Yes
- Parking: Carport Spaces: 2.0
- Parking: Carport YN: Yes
- Garage YN: No
- Garage Main Level YN: No
- Above Grade Finished Area: 2534.0
- Below Grade Finished Area: 1334.0
- Sq Ft Lower: 0
- Sq Ft Main: 1410
- Sq Ft Third: 0
- Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
- Sq Ft Upper: 1124
- Sq Ft Second Living Quarters HLA: 0.0
- Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 3868.0
- Lot Features: Private, Wooded, Views
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Property Type: Residential
- Geocode Confidence: High
- Down Payment Resource YN: No
- New Construction YN: No
- Photos Count: 33
- Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
- Construction Type: Site Built
- Assumable: No
- Senior Community YN: No
- Green Sustainability: No VOC Coatings, Photovoltaic - Solar Power, Salvaged Materials
- Green Verification Count: 0
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Utilities: Propane, Solar
- Water Source: Well
- Power Production Ownership: Seller Owned
- Construction Materials: Other - See Remarks
- Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Deck, Screened, Side Porch
- Pool Private YN: No
- Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
- Appliances: Exhaust Fan, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Solar Hot Water, Washer/Dryer
- Levels: Two
- Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Heating: Hot Water, Passive Solar, Propane, Radiant Floor
- Interior Features: Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Storage, Other - See Remarks
- Laundry Features: In Basement
- Fireplace Features: Gas, Gas Vented, Living Room
- Fireplace YN: Yes
- Window Features: Insulated Window(s)
- Flooring: Bamboo, Concrete, Tile, Wood
- Foundation Details: Basement
- Basement YN: Yes
- Basement Features: Daylight, Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access, Walk-Up Access
- Bedroom Basement: 1
- Bedroom Main: 0
- Bedroom Second LQ: 0
- Bedroom Third: 0
- Bedroom Upper: 2
- Full Bath Basement: 1
- Full Bath Main: 1
- Full Bath Second LQ: 0
- Full Bath Third: 0
- Full Bath Upper: 1
- Half Bath Basement: 0
- Half Bath Main: 0
- Half Bath Second LQ: 0
- Half Bath Third: 0
- Half Bath Upper: 0
- Room Count: 12.0
- Room Types: Kitchen
- Room Level: Main
- Room Types: Dining Area
- Room Level: Main
- Room Types: Living Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Types: Flex Space
- Room Level: Main
- Room Types: Bathroom-Full
- Room Level: Main
- Room Types: Primary Bedroom
- Room Level: Upper
- Room Types: Bedroom(s)
- Room Level: Upper
- Room Types: Bathroom-Full
- Room Level: Upper
- Room Types: Bedroom(s)
- Room Level: Basement
- Room Types: Bathroom-Full
- Room Level: Basement
- Room Types: Sunroom
- Room Level: Upper
- Room Types: Flex Space
- Room Level: Basement
Property History for 97 Old Cove Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | Price Change CANOPY #4359155 | $955,000 | — |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Price Change CANOPY #4359155 | $965,000 | — |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Listed (Active) CANOPY #4359155 | $975,000 | — |
| Feb 23, 2004 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #594892329 | $195,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 05/01/2026 | Price Change CANOPY #4359155 | $955,000 |
| 04/23/2026 | Price Change CANOPY #4359155 | $965,000 |
| 03/20/2026 | Listed (Active) CANOPY #4359155 | $975,000 |
| 02/23/2004 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #594892329 | $195,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 97 Old Cove Road
Schools near 97 Old Cove Road
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 3 | |||
| Public - | 4 to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Black Mountain Primary PublicPK to 3 | ||
Black Mountain Elementary Public4 to 5 | ||
Charles D Owen Middle Public6 to 8 | ||
Charles D Owen High Public9 to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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