Nice little well priced and well maintained ranch; 4brs, hardwood floors, new roof in 2019. Big windows in LR allow for plenty of light and potentially even winter views. Big deck for morning coffee or just relaxing. Bikers and boaters have a look at this location! Home is located 1 mile to French Broad River, 5 miles to Ledges River Park, 15 mins. to UNCA, and 20 minutes to downtown AVL. Only 11 miles to Marshall headed north on Hwy 251, short drive or bike ride. The lot is nice sized with room for a small farmstead for gardens or pets... goats, chickens, etc. Chicken residence already established. Several storage buildings on property including an unfinished building intended for a small studio. (see photos). Vacant/lockbox so easy to show.
Homesteaders take note! 20 Min. to Downtown AVL & 15 Min to UNCA. 4th bedroom has private bath & on opposite side of home from the other 3 beds. Original hardwood floors throughout main living area & bedrooms. Tile floors in spacious kitchen w/ dining area. Separate laundry room off kitchen leading to back door. Great light in living room w/ windows looking onto front deck. Flat grassy area to left of home for outdoor activities & enjoyment of yard. Multiple out buildings traditionally used for livestock, storage & workshop space. Fully fenced in property w/ trails running throughout the wooded portion. Possible mountain views in areas of lot & in winter. Great stone & small boulder variety throughout property for use in landscaping or masonry. Outdoor fire pit in lightly wooded area near row of small barns. Easy access to Ledges Park for river sports & other French Broad day use areas. New roof installed in 2019. Original mural in living room by Ben Harrison, Asheville based muralist.
Public Records
May 6, 2016
Sold
$139,000
$121/sq ft
NCMMLS #NCM573983
May 24, 2016
Price Changed
$139,000
$121/sq ft
May 5, 2016
Sold
$139,000
$121/sq ft
May 5, 2016
Sold
$139,000
$121/sq ft
Mar 14, 2016
Delisted
—
Jan 18, 2016
Contingent
—
Jan 18, 2016
Delisted
—
Nov 19, 2015
Price Changed
$145,000
$126/sq ft
Nov 17, 2015
Listed
$147,500
$128/sq ft
Nov 14, 2014
Listed
$145,000
$126/sq ft
Price Reduction! Bikers and boaters look at this! Home is located 1 mile to French Broad River, 5 miles to Ledges River Park, 15 mins. to UNCA. 11 miles to Marshall, this nice sized 1.15 acre lot with plenty of room for gardens and pets. One story ranch totally updated with new flooring, paint, stainless appliances, baths, kitchen, etc. New heat pump, new deck. Must see to appreciate. Call listing agent for more info.
Public Records
Oct 2, 2012
Sold
$70,000
$61/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,716 (+4.5%)
$29,300 + $191,700
$221,000
2024
$1,642 (+3.2%)
$29,300 + $191,700
$221,000
2023
$1,591 (+9.1%)
$29,300 + $191,700
$221,000
2022
$1,459 (+33.1%)
$29,300 + $191,700
$221,000
2021
$1,096 (+8.7%)
$29,300 + $191,700
$221,000
2020
$1,008
$29,300 + $136,700
$166,000
2019
$1,008 (+2.9%)
$29,300 + $114,900
$144,200
2018
$979
$29,300 + $114,900
$144,200
2017
$979 (+34.5%)
$29,300 + $114,900
$144,200
2016
$728
$29,300 + $114,900
$144,200
2015
$728
$29,200 + $68,700
$97,900
2014
$728
$29,200 + $68,700
$97,900
Tax history for 97 Alexander Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,716 (+4.5%)
$29,300 + $191,700
$221,000
2024
$1,642 (+3.2%)
$29,300 + $191,700
$221,000
2023
$1,591 (+9.1%)
$29,300 + $191,700
$221,000
2022
$1,459 (+33.1%)
$29,300 + $191,700
$221,000
2021
$1,096 (+8.7%)
$29,300 + $191,700
$221,000
2020
$1,008
$29,300 + $136,700
$166,000
2019
$1,008 (+2.9%)
$29,300 + $114,900
$144,200
2018
$979
$29,300 + $114,900
$144,200
2017
$979 (+34.5%)
$29,300 + $114,900
$144,200
2016
$728
$29,300 + $114,900
$144,200
2015
$728
$29,200 + $68,700
$97,900
2014
$728
$29,200 + $68,700
$97,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.16 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,180
Year built
1963
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
971297570500000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
OU
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Gas station
General retail
Restaurant
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Manufacturing
Warehouse
Hotel / motel
Office
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Third: 0
# of Bedrooms: Upper: 0
# of Bedrooms: Main: 4
# of Bedrooms: Lower: 0
# of Bedrooms: Basement: 0
# of Bedrooms: Second Living Quarters: 0
# of Bedrooms: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 2
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Room 1 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 2 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 3 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 4 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 5 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 6 Information
Room Level: Main
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Heat Pump
Cooling Information: Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump
Interior Features
Room Count: 6
Interior Features: Split Bedroom
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Metal
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning: OU
Zoning Specification: OU
Lot Information
Lot Features: Green Area, Sloped, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 1.16
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Concrete, Gravel, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Location
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: North Buncombe
Middle Or Junior High School: North Buncombe
High School: North Buncombe
Location Information
Directions: Showing Agents, call Listing Agent about directions before proceeding, DOT working on Alexander Rd just off Fletcher Martin. I can give you advice. Scenic Route - North on Riverside Drive toward Marshall past Alexander post office. Turn LEFT to cross the French Broad River on the Alexander Bridge. Follow Fletcher Martin about a mile to LEFT onto Alexander Rd and #97 will be on the RIGHT. Alternatively, Patton Ave to Leicester Hwy for abou 8 miles and RIGHT onto Alexander Rd, several beautiful miles to #97 on LEFT.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,180
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.16 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: —
County: Buncombe County
APN: 971297570500000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1150
Living Area: 1150
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,150
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1150
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Second Living Quarters Sq. Ft.: 0
Second Living Quarters Heated Living Area: 0
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Levels: One
Team Information
List Team ID: TM100036
List Team Mls Id: miller
Around this home
Schools
North Buncombe Elementary
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 5.3mi
8/10
North Buncombe Middle
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.8mi
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
3/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 99° expected this year, 15 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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In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$351,000 – $425,000
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