Luxury custom-built estate situated on 11 acres minute from Asheville in the highly sought-after Alexander community offering breathtaking mountain views, privacy, and exceptional craftsmanship throughout. Thoughtfully designed for effortless main-level living, this stunning 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath residence blends timeless architecture with elevated comfort and quality. A gated entrance, split-rail fenced driveway, and elegant porte-cochère create an impressive arrival experience. Inside, the home showcases refined custom details including 21 handcrafted mahogany doors, warm archways, crown molding, wide baseboards, polished travertine flooring, wide-plank teak floors, and expansive open living spaces filled with natural light and mountain scenery. The chef’s kitchen features custom cabinetry, farmhouse sink, stainless steel appliances, walk-in bar, breakfast area, and dramatic long-range views. The inviting family room is anchored by a stunning coffered ceiling and custom built-in bookcases, creating the perfect gathering space for entertaining or everyday living. The luxurious primary suite offers vaulted beadboard ceilings, panoramic mountain views, oversized walk-in closet, clawfoot soaking tub, and spacious walk-in shower. Additional bedrooms are private ensuites with generous walk-in closets, offering comfort and privacy for family or guests. The expansive lower level features radiant heated floors and a large flex space ideal for a media room, fitness studio, recreation area, or additional entertaining space. Outdoor living is equally impressive with covered AZEK composite decking designed to capture peaceful mountain scenery, open breezes, gardening, animals, or the opportunity to create your own mini farm and exceptional privacy. Additional highlights include: • Radiant heated floors throughout the home, including basement level • Detached two-bay garage/workshop wired with electricity • Ideal for antique cars, hobbies, equipment, or storage • New roof installed October 2025 • New water filtration system installed in 2020 • Septic system pumped March 2026 • No HOA and no restrictions A rare opportunity to own a move-in ready mountain estate combining luxury, functionality, privacy, and enduring craftsmanship just minutes from Asheville. Recent updates include a new well pump and pipe system were installed in 2026 and septic pumped in March 2026, roof updated 10/2025, water filtration system in 2020.
Single-familyProperty Type
2010Year Built
11.5 acresLot Size
$301Price/Sq.Ft.
6 car garageParking
Listed by Jana Osada• Keller Williams Elite Realty
Contact: janaosada@kw.com
Bought with Lisa Johnson• Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Waynesville
Est. $2,828 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 211 Embler No 2 Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4366249
Jul 8, 2026
Sold
$1,800,000
$301/sq ft
Jun 10, 2026
Pending
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May 31, 2026
Listed
$1,850,000
$309/sq ft
May 9, 2026
Coming Soon
$1,850,000
$309/sq ft
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3295038
Oct 30, 2018
Sold
$1,000,000
$167/sq ft
Sep 17, 2018
Contingent
—
Jul 27, 2018
Price Changed
$1,200,000
$200/sq ft
Jan 16, 2018
Listed
$1,250,000
$209/sq ft
+19
Stately custom home with majestic mountain views, 11+ acres of privacy 15 min from downtown Asheville. Gated winding drive lined with stacked stone walls lead you to an elegant porte-cochere. Expansive kitchen & outdoor decks for entertaining or family gathering. Hand-thrown pebbledash stucco exterior, locally handcrafted mahogany doors & wrought iron work. Grand master suite with beamed ceilings and huge bath. Designed to be energy efficient and low maintenance. Multiple garages on all levels.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
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Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
9722-42-2410-00000
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Last updated by owner on Apr 7, 2023.
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Open Use District
The OU Open Use District is established as a district in which all uses are allowed by right, except for certain uses that are regulated as conditional uses so as to ensure that neighborhood impact is mitigated. Additionally, those uses which are specific to the Airport Industry District (AI) are excluded from the OU Open Use District. The neighborhood impact from conditional uses will be mitigated through the use of minimum specific site standards combined with general standards which provide the flexibility to impose a higher level of specific site standards dependent upon the degree of neighborhood impact. No zoning permit shall be required for permitted uses in the OU Open Use District.
Heating Information: Electric, Heat Pump, Propane, Radiant, Radiant Floor, Other - See Remarks
Cooling Information: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Heat Pump
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 1,741
Sq. Ft. Unheated Basement: 1,741
Interior Features
Room Count: 18
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Garden Tub, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Walk-in Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry
Window Features: Insulated Window(s)
Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Filtration System, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Propane Water Heater, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Wall Oven, Washer, Washer/Dryer
Flooring: Concrete, Tile, Wood
Door Features: French Doors, Insulated Door(s), Screen Door(s)
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Hard Stucco, Stone
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio, Rear Porch, Terrace
Exterior Features: Porte-cochere
Farm Information
Horse Amenities: None
Property Information
Development Status: Completed
Other Equipment: Other - See Remarks
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning: OU
Zoning Specification: OU
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Private, Sloped, Wooded, Views
Lot Size Area: 11.5
Lot Size Units: Acres
Elevation: 2000
Road Surface Type: Concrete, Gated, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Utilities: Cable Available, Propane
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: No Restrictions
HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: No
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: North Buncombe/N. Windy Ridge
Middle Or Junior High School: North Buncombe
High School: North Buncombe
Location Information
Directions: From Asheville: Take Patton Avenue , Turn Right onto Leicester Hwy. - Turn Right at Ingles onto Old Leicester Hwy. - Turn Right onto Old NC 20 HWY. - Stay straight at the 4-way intersection onto Old Leicester Hwy. - Right on Jenkins Valley Road, Right on Harold Sluder Rd and then left on Embler. 211 is on the right.
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Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Buncombe County
APN: 9722-42-2410-00000
Home facts updated by county records on Apr 7, 2023
Other
Business Information
Other Sq. Ft.: 0
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 5990
Living Area: 5990
Above Grade Finished Area: 4,626
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,364
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 4626
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Second Living Quarters Sq. Ft.: 0
Second Living Quarters Heated Living Area: 0
Foundation Details: Basement, Slab, Other - See Remarks
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
North Windy Ridge
Public 5-6 • Assigned • 5.1mi
6/10
North Buncombe Middle
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.5mi
9/10
North Buncombe High
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 5.5mi
6/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Alexander, NC • 28701
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Sun exposure
97/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
11.7 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.80M – $2.18M
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