Hidden in East Asheville lays an old 1920's Farmhouse that sits high above the Swannanoa River with distant views of the Swannanoa Mountains. The well loved old house has seen better days and may be salvageable. That will be up to your buyer. It is a three bedroom 1 bath with just about 1200 sf. There is a sizable old shed and old time carport too. The land is just shy of an acre (.86) and has both City water and sewer, is zoned RM8, has over 300feet of road frontage and RIVER FRONTAGE on the River. This could be a very rare opportunity for those with dreams of remodeling, or developing or building duplexes and rentals. The location is also perfect if you like peace and quiet with super convenience to all the City has to offer while being close to the soccer fields, Golf driving range, dog park and other amenities along the river. Or you could just sit down on the bank and watch the river flow.
Single-familyProperty Type
1929Year Built
0.86 acresLot Size
$213Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Bill Johnson• Keller Williams Professionals
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.86 Acres
Year renovated
1929
Sq. Ft.
1,192
Year built
1929
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
966863990500000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 30, 2026.
RM8
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT OVERLAY
BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY VIEWSHED
Residential Multi-Family Medium Density District
It is the intent of the RM-8 Residential Multi-Family Medium Density District to permit a full range of medium density multi-family housing types along with single-family detached and attached residences. This district is intended to provide a transitional area between high density single-family and multi-family areas, and to permit medium density multi-family development in areas where existing conditions make higher density development inappropriate. Non-residential development normally required to provide the basic elements of a balanced and attractive residential area is also permitted.
Zone overlays
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Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Fire house
Library
Police station
Golf related
Communications tower
Cemetery
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Driveway, Other - See Remarks
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Third: 0
# of Bedrooms: Upper: 0
# of Bedrooms: Main: 3
# of Bedrooms: Lower: 0
# of Bedrooms: Basement: 0
# of Bedrooms: Second Living Quarters: 0
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Other - See Remarks
Basement Information
Basement Features: Dirt Floor, Other
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Other - See Remarks
Cooling Information: Other - See Remarks
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 337
Sq. Ft. Unheated Main: 337
Interior Features
Room Count: 3
Appliances: Other
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Other - See Remarks
Roof: Composition, Other - See Remarks
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Storage
Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: Other - See Remarks
Water Body Name: Swannanoa River
Farm Information
Horse Amenities: None
Property Information
Development Status: Completed
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Sub Type Additional: Other
Zoning: RM8
Zoning Specification: RM8
Lot Information
Lot Features: Flood Plain/Bottom Land, Orchard(s), River Front, Rolling Slope, Sloped, Wooded, Views, Wooded, Other - See Remarks
Lot Size Area: 0.86
Lot Size Units: Acres
Elevation: 2000
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Gravel, Paved
Road Responsibility: Other - See Remarks
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: City, Other - See Remarks
Sewer: Other - See Remarks
Utilities: Other - See Remarks
Location
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Charles C Bell
Middle Or Junior High School: AC Reynolds
High School: AC Reynolds
Location Information
Directions: Tunnel Road to E Azalea Road. Follow the Swannanoa river to right on Gash Farm Road. Property on Right. Sign at bottom of driveway.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,192
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.86 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: 1929
County: Buncombe County
APN: 966863990500000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1192
Living Area: 1192
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,192
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1192
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Crawl Space, Other - See Remarks
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Charles C Bell Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
5/10
A C Reynolds Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
8/10
A C Reynolds High
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
8/10
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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
4/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 96° expected this year, 24 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, 4 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$242,000 – $293,000
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