553 Long Shoals Rd is a 916 square foot house on a 2 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Arden data, we estimate the home's value is $291,931.
Single-familyProperty Type
1928Year Built
2 acresLot Size
$319Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$291,931
$2,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 19.9% lower than the average sale price ($365K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,112 (+4.7%)
$87,300 + $85,200
$172,500
2024
$1,062 (+3.3%)
$87,300 + $85,200
$172,500
2023
$1,028 (+1.7%)
$87,300 + $85,200
$172,500
2022
$1,011
$87,300 + $85,200
$172,500
2021
$1,011 (+31.6%)
$87,300 + $85,200
$172,500
2020
$768
$87,300 + $85,200
$172,500
2019
$768
$61,100 + $60,800
$121,900
2018
$768
$61,100 + $60,800
$121,900
2017
$768 (+1.0%)
$61,100 + $60,800
$121,900
2016
$760
$61,100 + $60,800
$121,900
2015
$760
$55,900 + $53,500
$109,400
2014
$760
$55,900 + $53,500
$109,400
Tax history for 553 Long Shoals Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,112 (+4.7%)
$87,300 + $85,200
$172,500
2024
$1,062 (+3.3%)
$87,300 + $85,200
$172,500
2023
$1,028 (+1.7%)
$87,300 + $85,200
$172,500
2022
$1,011
$87,300 + $85,200
$172,500
2021
$1,011 (+31.6%)
$87,300 + $85,200
$172,500
2020
$768
$87,300 + $85,200
$172,500
2019
$768
$61,100 + $60,800
$121,900
2018
$768
$61,100 + $60,800
$121,900
2017
$768 (+1.0%)
$61,100 + $60,800
$121,900
2016
$760
$61,100 + $60,800
$121,900
2015
$760
$55,900 + $53,500
$109,400
2014
$760
$55,900 + $53,500
$109,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
R-2
Residential District
The R-2 Residential District is primarily intended to provide locations for 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. These areas will usually be adjacent to R-1 Residential Districts, will provide suitable areas for residential subdivisions requiring public water and sewer services, and in order to help maintain the present character of R-1 districts, will not allow manufactured home parks.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Public service
Library
Recreation
Cemetery
Apr 19, 2018 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
May 24, 2011 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Hot Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Pier
Building Style Type: Conventional
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Frame
Roof Shape Type: Gable Composition Shingle
Property Information
Subdivision Name: S O INGRAM PROP
Living Sq. Ft: 916
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 916
Building Sq. Ft: 916
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: DEED DATE: 11/10/1956 DEED: 0780-0062 SUBDIV: S O INGRAM PROP BLOCK: LOT: 7 SECTION: PLAT: 0006-0107
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 87,120
Legal Lot Number: 7
Fire District: SKYLAND
Municipality Name: AVERY CREEK
Acres: 2
Zoning Code: R-2
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Private
Water Service Type: Private
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 916
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: 1928
County: Buncombe County
APN: 963476632300000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Avery's Creek Elementary
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.6mi
7/10
Valley Springs Middle
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
9/10
T C Roberson High
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
7/10
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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
7 days above 97° expected this year, 20 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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Estimated sale price
$278,000 – $336,000
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