Welcome to refined mountain elegance in The Ramble Biltmore Forest, one of Asheville's most sought-after luxury communities. This exceptional 3,455-square-foot home offers 4 bedrooms and 4.5 baths, thoughtfully designed for effortless everyday living and elevated entertaining. A grand foyer welcomes you inside, setting the tone for the craftsmanship found throughout. The primary suite is conveniently located on the main level, offering a private retreat with a spa-inspired en suite bath. Three additional bedrooms — each with its own private en suite bathroom — provide comfort and privacy for family and guests alike, complemented by a stylish powder room for visitors. Gather around one of four gas fireplaces with convenient touch-button controls, adding warmth and ambiance throughout the home. The eat-in kitchen is the heart of the home, while the formal dining room offers an elegant setting for special occasions. Extend your living space outdoors with both a large front porch and a spacious back porch — perfect for morning coffee, evening sunsets, or entertaining against the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains. An electric vehicle charger adds modern convenience for the eco-conscious homeowner. Beyond the home itself, The Ramble Biltmore Forest offers a lifestyle unlike anywhere else in Asheville. Residents enjoy access to the Living Well Center, featuring a pool, fitness facility, and expansive entertainment space — along with the community's historic Vanderbilt-era hunting cabin, ideal for intimate gatherings, and a large community park with a pavilion that hosts concerts and neighborhood events throughout the year. This is more than a home — it's an invitation to a storied, amenity-rich community in the heart of Asheville. Schedule your private showing today — homes of this caliber don't last. Agent owned and occupied.
Single-familyProperty Type
2007Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$449Price/Sq.Ft.
$500/moHOA Dues
2 car garageParking
Listed by Josie Fonseca• Ivester Jackson Blackstream
Contact: josie@ijbproperties.com
Bought with Josie Fonseca• Ivester Jackson Blackstream
Est. $3,983 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 242 Racquet Club Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4413880
Oct 9, 2026
Sold
$1,550,000
$449/sq ft
Sep 14, 2026
Contingent
—
Aug 27, 2026
Price Changed
$1,599,000
$463/sq ft
Aug 12, 2026
Listed
$1,700,000
$492/sq ft
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4087848
Nov 13, 2023
Sold
$1,400,000
$405/sq ft
Sep 21, 2023
Listed
$1,425,000
$412/sq ft
+23
This pebbeldash stucco home built by Wright Family Homes will delight with three fireplaces, a level lot, mature landscaping and a covered rear porch overlooking the fenced backyard. The deep covered front porch extends the outdoor living in this super convenient location within The Ramble right near the Racquet Club entrance. Hardwood flooring throughout all bedrooms and living areas, a complete Thermador kitchen package, main-level primary suite and a garden room off of the two-car detached garage. Enjoy all of the Ramble amenities in this gated community - parks, saline pool, miles of trails, the Living Well Center, Longmeadow Park and Buckspring's cabin, tennis, pickle ball, Bocce and 24 hour patrol.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,211 (−0.2%)
$156,200 + $807,400
$963,600
2024
$6,226 (+2.2%)
$156,200 + $807,400
$963,600
2023
$6,091 (+1.7%)
$156,200 + $855,200
$1,011,400
2022
$5,989
$156,200 + $865,800
$1,022,000
2021
$5,989 (+12.2%)
$156,200 + $865,800
$1,022,000
2020
$5,337
$156,200 + $865,800
$1,022,000
2019
$5,337
$156,200 + $691,000
$847,200
2018
$5,337
$156,200 + $691,000
$847,200
2017
$5,337 (−12.7%)
$156,200 + $691,000
$847,200
2016
$6,112
$156,200 + $691,000
$847,200
2015
$6,112
$117,200 + $762,300
$879,500
2014
$6,112
$117,200 + $762,300
$879,500
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.3 Acres
Year renovated
2007
Sq. Ft.
3,480
Year built
2007
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
964588707800000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 15, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 1
SqFt Garage: 648
Parking Features: Detached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Upper: 3
# of Bedrooms: Main: 1
# of Bedrooms: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Half Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths: Upper: 3
# of Full Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths (Total): 4
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
Room 1 Information
Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Hot Tub, Walk-In Closet(s)
Room Dimensions: 16' 1" X 17' 9"
Room Length: 16.08
Room Width: 17.75
Room Level: Main
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Mud Room, Main Level
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Gas Vented, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Heat Pump
Cooling Information: Central Air
Interior Features
Room Count: 1
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Exhaust Hood, Filtration System, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer/Dryer
Flooring: Wood
Door Features: French Doors, Pocket Doors
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Other - See Remarks
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Rear Porch
Fencing: Back Yard
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Accessibility Features: Two or More Access Exits
Zoning Specification: R-1
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.3
Lot Size Units: Acres
Elevation: 2000
Road Surface Type: Concrete, Paved
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: City
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Fiber Optics, Underground Power Lines, Wired Internet Available
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: Architectural Review
Restrictions Description: See HOA rules.
HOA Information
Has HOA
Association Name: The Ramble HOA
Association Email: deanna.smith@fsresidential.com
HOA Subject To Dues: Mandatory
HOA Subject To: Required
Association Fee: $500
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Annual Expense: 6000.00
School Information
Elementary School: Estes/Koontz
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Unspecified
Community Information
Community Features: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Gated, Recreation Area, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s), Walking Trails
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,480
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2007
Year Renovated: 2007
County: Buncombe County
APN: 964588707800000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 15, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 3455
Living Area: 3455
Above Grade Finished Area: 3,455
Sq. Ft. Upper: 1448
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 2007
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Builder Name: Tim Wright
Levels: One and One Half
Security Features: Radon Mitigation System
Around this home
Schools
William W Estes Elementary
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 1.4mi
5/10
Valley Springs Middle
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
9/10
T C Roberson High
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° 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
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
89/ 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.
9.9 hrs
6.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$1.45M – $1.75M
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