Accepting back up offers! Set on two parcels totaling 13.38 acres, this custom-built mountain retreat has been lovingly maintained by the same owner for more than 40 years and offers the kind of privacy, craftsmanship, and year-round mountain views that are increasingly hard to find—especially this close to downtown Asheville, just 15 minutes away. Tucked at the end of the road, the property feels incredibly secluded and peaceful, with a rhododendron-lined driveway creating a beautiful sense of arrival as you wind into the estate. Inside, the home is filled with thoughtful details and timeless materials. The primary suite features reclaimed wood and heart beams from the historic Sayles Bleachery, bringing warmth, history, and character into the space. Custom cabinetry can be found throughout the home, reflecting the care and precision of an owner with a background in luxury homebuilding. Two Vermont Castings Defiant Encore wood stoves anchor the main living areas, while a geothermal heat pump provides efficient heating and cooling year-round. Additional features include a central vacuum system, heated bathroom floors in the primary and a newly installed DSC alarm system. Outdoors, the property continues to impress with a serene custom water feature built from stones found on-site, a large barn, garden space, and medicinal herbs growing throughout the property. A full list of identified herbs has been attached to the MLS documents for reference. The land itself is a rare combination of privacy and practicality, with multiple access points from two different roads and terrain that is unusually accessible and buildable for mountain property, making future construction and development significantly easier than many steep or difficult-to-access parcels in the area. The original homesite parcel includes the residence and more than 5 acres of usable land with one additional building site. The second parcel offers the potential for three or more additional homesites, with the possibility of stunning 360-degree mountain views through selective tree trimming. Located within Limestone Township, which follows a one-home-per-acre guideline, the property presents exceptional flexibility for a private estate, multigenerational compound, family retreat, or future development opportunity. Trails and dirt roads wind throughout the land, creating a peaceful setting that feels both grounded in nature and highly functional. Properties offering this level of craftsmanship, usable acreage, privacy, accessibility, and long-term potential this close to Asheville are increasingly rare. The two PINs are being sold together only.
Est. $2,589 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 24 Smokey Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4371941
Jul 7, 2026
Sold
$1,090,000
$349/sq ft
Jul 3, 2026
Pending
—
Jun 1, 2026
Contingent
—
May 13, 2026
Listed
$1,200,000
$384/sq ft
May 8, 2026
Coming Soon
$1,200,000
$384/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,727 (+7.6%)
$106,200 + $296,200
$402,400
2024
$2,535 (+3.2%)
$106,200 + $296,200
$402,400
2023
$2,456 (+1.7%)
$121,200 + $281,200
$402,400
2022
$2,416
$121,200 + $281,200
$402,400
2021
$2,416 (+7.3%)
$121,200 + $281,200
$402,400
2020
$2,251
$121,200 + $281,200
$402,400
2019
$2,251
$120,000 + $225,300
$345,300
2018
$2,251
$120,000 + $225,300
$345,300
2017
$2,251
$120,000 + $225,300
$345,300
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.18 Acres
Year renovated
2008
Sq. Ft.
1,796
Year built
1986
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
966633431500000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 11, 2026.
R-LD
Low-Density Residential District
The R-LD Low-Density Residential District is primarily intended to provide locations for low-density residential and related-type development in areas where topographic or other constraints preclude intense urban development. These areas are not likely to have public water and sewer services available, and the minimum required lot area will be one acre unless additional land area is required for adequate sewage disposal. These are environmentally sensitive areas that are characterized by one or more of the following conditions: Steep slopes, fragile soils, or flooding.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Public service
Cemetery
Housing-Mobile home park
Aug 27, 2026 • Final
Residential combo
Electrical
Plumbing
Water heater
Aug 25, 2026 • Final
Plumbing
Plumbing
Water heater
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.
Fireplace Features: Den, Family Room, Wood Burning Stove
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Geothermal
Cooling Information: Central Air
Interior Features
Room Count: 1
Interior Features: Attic Walk In, Central Vacuum
Appliances: Oven, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator
Flooring: Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Wood
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Deck, Front Porch
Property Information
Second Living Quarters: Interior Connected
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Has Additional Parcels
Zoning: R-LD
Zoning Specification: R-LD
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared, Corner Lot, Orchard(s), Green Area, Hilly, Level, Open Lot, Private, Wooded, Views, Waterfall - Artificial
Lot Size Area: 13.38
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Stone
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Utilities: Wired Internet Available
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: No Restrictions,Other - See Remarks,N/A
Restrictions Description: One house per acre on second PIN only
HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: No
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Glen Arden/Koontz
Middle Or Junior High School: Cane Creek
High School: T.C. Roberson
Location Information
Directions: From I-26. Take Exit 44 towards US-25 North. Keep right towards Fletcher. Turn Right on Cane Creek. Right on Pinners Cove. Slight Right on Smokey Rd.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,796
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 5.18 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1986
Year Renovated: 2008
County: Buncombe County
APN: 966633431500000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 11, 2026
Other
Business Information
Other Sq. Ft.: 1752
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 3124
Living Area: 3124
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,010
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,114
Sq. Ft. Upper: 620
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1390
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Basement
Levels: One and One Half
Security Features: Security System
Team Information
List Team ID: TM100801
List Team Mls Id: R63110
Around this home
Schools
Glen Arden Elementary
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 3.7mi
6/10
Cane Creek Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.9mi
7/10
T C Roberson High
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 3.9mi
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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
0 hot days expected this year, 0 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
Asheville, NC • 28803
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Sun exposure
84/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Asheville. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.1 hrs
4.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$1.13M – $1.37M
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