This century plus old cabin was one of the few early dwellings in the Upper Riceville Community that still exists. Over the decades, it has been modestly upgraded and allows for a very simplistic lifestyle. This unique 1.54 acres site is accessed by a private shared road in a community of upscale homes. The land includes mature Appalachian trees along with a gently laying open yard around the cabin. This home site was chosen for having access to a bold mountain spring that has always provide cool spring water to the cabin. The property has a creek that flows through the property with a nice potential pond site just out the backdoor of the cabin. For the right new owner, this might just allow a dream come true of owning a choice piece of land in the beautiful Upper Riceville Community. This locations is just 15 min. east of Downtown Asheville. For the outdoor enthusiast, this location has great access to the Blue Ridge Parkway and Pisgah Nat.Forest Land. Runners,Bikers, Hikers!!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
1.54 acresLot Size
$533Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Bill Palas• Appalachian Realty Associates
Contact: bpalas@bellsouth.net
Bought with Bill Palas• Appalachian Realty Associates
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.54 Acres
Year renovated
1900
Sq. Ft.
768
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
976077021000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
OU
Open Use District
The OU Open Use District is established as a district in which all uses are allowed by right, except for certain uses that are regulated as conditional uses so as to ensure that neighborhood impact is mitigated. Additionally, those uses which are specific to the Airport Industry District (AI) are excluded from the OU Open Use District. The neighborhood impact from conditional uses will be mitigated through the use of minimum specific site standards combined with general standards which provide the flexibility to impose a higher level of specific site standards dependent upon the degree of neighborhood impact. No zoning permit shall be required for permitted uses in the OU Open Use District.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Gas station
General retail
Restaurant
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Manufacturing
Warehouse
Hotel / motel
Office
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 0
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
SqFt Garage: 0
Parking Features: Driveway, On Street
Open Parking Spaces: 4
Carport Spaces: 0
Has Open Parking
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Main: 2
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Utility Room, Main Level
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Heat Pump, Propane
Cooling Information: Central Air, Heat Pump
Interior Features
Room Count: 5
Window Features: Insulated Window(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Flooring: Laminate, Tile
Door Features: Insulated Door(s)
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Wood
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Porch
Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: None
Farm Information
Horse Amenities: None
Property Information
Development Status: Completed
Other Equipment: Fuel Tank(s)
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Sub Type Additional: None
Other Structures: None
Zoning: OU
Zoning Specification: Open Use
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared, Level, Private, Creek/Stream, Wooded, Views, Wooded, Other - See Remarks
Lot Size Area: 1.54
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: 200 x 300
Elevation: 2500
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Spring
Sewer: Septic Installed
Utilities: Cable Available, Cable Connected
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: Architectural Review,Manufactured Home Not Allowed,Short Term Rental Allowed,Subdivision
Directions: Go east on Tunnel Road from downtown Asheville about 3 miles. Turn Left on Riceville Road at the VA Hospital. Go 3 miles and turn left on Bull Creek Road past the Riveville Fire Department. Go 1 mile and turn left on Shope Road. Go ¼ mile to 41 Shope Road on right.
Community Information
Community Features: None
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 768
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.54 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1900
County: Buncombe County
APN: 976077021000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 1
Green Sustainability: Recycled Materials, Salvaged Materials
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 768
Living Area: 768
Above Grade Finished Area: 768
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 768
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
W D Williams Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.0mi
4/10
Charles D Owen Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.3mi
5/10
Charles D Owen High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.3mi
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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 97° expected this year, 23 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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
June and 5.1 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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5.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$389,000 – $471,000
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