Beautiful mountain home with tons of recent updates! New AC unit, furnace, water heater, brand new roof addition over the back deck, and new flooring in the basement living space! The home is tucked away at the top of the Rosscraggon community, adjacent to a bird sanctuary, and community nature preserve. Two-level porch, vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, and the master on the main are just a part of what make this home so special. The location is just moments away for restaurants, shopping, and all of the amenities that South Asheville and Biltmore Park have to offer! If you are looking to make this house a home, or utilize it as a short term vacation rental, this is the place for you!
Single-familyProperty Type
1979Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$247Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Chauncey Whiting• Keller Williams Mtn Partners, LLC
Bought with Darryl Liscomb• Engel & Völkers Asheville
Welcome to your lovely mountain retreat just moments away from restaurants, shopping, and all the amenities South Asheville and Biltmore Park have to offer. This beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is nestled in a quiet and private neighborhood adjacent to a bird sanctuary and community nature preserve. Several of the home’s many attractive features include an open floor plan with access to a two-level porch and deck space, newer SS appliances, vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, master on the main, office space, lower level den and living area. Enjoy living in a peaceful setting surrounded by mature forest and lush gardens, all with easy access to Sweeten Creek, Hendersonville Rd, and Long Shoals.
Public Records
Jan 6, 2016
Sold
$215,000
$118/sq ft
NCMMLS #3125907
Jan 6, 2016
Price Changed
$215,000
$118/sq ft
Jan 5, 2016
Sold
$215,000
$118/sq ft
Nov 24, 2015
Listed
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Nov 20, 2015
Delisted
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Oct 29, 2015
Listed
$200,000
$109/sq ft
Welcome to this lovely mountain retreat just moments away from restaurants, shopping, and all the amenities of South Asheville and Biltmore Park. This beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is nestled in a quiet, private neighborhood adjacent to a bird sanctuary, so no one can build around you. With easy access to Sweeten Creek and Long Shoals Roads this home has county only taxes.
Public Records
Aug 25, 1992
Sold
$83,700
$46/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 17, 1988
Sold
$69,000
$38/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,577 (+4.7%)
$44,700 + $199,900
$244,600
2024
$1,506 (+3.3%)
$44,700 + $199,900
$244,600
2023
$1,458 (+20.9%)
$44,700 + $199,900
$244,600
2022
$1,205
$44,700 + $199,900
$244,600
2021
$1,205 (+6.6%)
$44,700 + $161,000
$205,700
2020
$1,131
$44,700 + $161,000
$205,700
2019
$1,131
$35,800 + $143,700
$179,500
2018
$1,131
$35,800 + $143,700
$179,500
2017
$1,131 (+16.2%)
$35,800 + $143,700
$179,500
2016
$973
$35,800 + $143,700
$179,500
2015
$973
$35,800 + $104,300
$140,100
2014
$973
$35,800 + $104,300
$140,100
Tax history for 12 Wood Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,577 (+4.7%)
$44,700 + $199,900
$244,600
2024
$1,506 (+3.3%)
$44,700 + $199,900
$244,600
2023
$1,458 (+20.9%)
$44,700 + $199,900
$244,600
2022
$1,205
$44,700 + $199,900
$244,600
2021
$1,205 (+6.6%)
$44,700 + $161,000
$205,700
2020
$1,131
$44,700 + $161,000
$205,700
2019
$1,131
$35,800 + $143,700
$179,500
2018
$1,131
$35,800 + $143,700
$179,500
2017
$1,131 (+16.2%)
$35,800 + $143,700
$179,500
2016
$973
$35,800 + $143,700
$179,500
2015
$973
$35,800 + $104,300
$140,100
2014
$973
$35,800 + $104,300
$140,100
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.49 Acres
Year renovated
1979
Sq. Ft.
1,836
Year built
1979
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
965449229200000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 30, 2026.
R-1
Residential District
The R-1 Residential District is primarily intended to provide locations for single-family and two-family residential development and supporting recreational, community service, and educational uses in areas where public water and sewer services are available or will likely be provided in the future. This district is further intended to protect existing subdivisions from encroachment of incompatible land uses, and this district does not allow manufactured home parks.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Infrastructure
Mixed use building
Recreation
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Driveway, Parking Space - 2
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Lower Level, Laundry Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Heat Pump, Heat Pump
Interior Features
Interior Features: Open Floorplan, Walk-in Closet(s)
Appliances: Ceiling Fan(s), Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Natural Gas, Refrigerator
Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Hardboard Siding, Wood Siding, Other
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features
Porch: Back,Covered,Side
Exterior Features: Fence
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.25
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Installed
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Estes/Koontz
Middle Or Junior High School: Valley Springs
High School: T.C. Roberson
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,836
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.49 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: 1979
County: Buncombe County
APN: 965449229200000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026
Other
Home Information
Total Primary HLA: 1828
Living Area: 1828
Below Grade Finished Area: 834
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 994
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 1828
Foundation Details: Basement Fully Finished, Block
Structure Type: Split Level
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
William W Estes Elementary
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 1.5mi
5/10
Valley Springs Middle
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
9/10
T C Roberson High
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
4 days above 97° expected this year, 10 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Arden, NC • 28704
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
June and 5.2 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$429,000 – $520,000
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