48 Rice Branch Rd is a 1,546 square foot house on a 0.86 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on October 05, 1998 for $101,500. Based on Redfin's Asheville data, we estimate the home's value is $425,547.
Single-familyProperty Type
1961Year Built
0.86 acresLot Size
$275Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$425,547
$324K since sold in October 1998$10K since July
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This home's estimate is 21% lower than the average sale price ($539K) of 6 comparable homes.
*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
BDM
Beaverdam Low-Density Residential District
It is the purpose and intent of the Beaverdam Low-Density Residential District to protect existing development in Beaverdam Valley from incompatible use; to provide for low-density residential and agricultural uses; and, to set certain standards for such uses based upon an analysis of existing and future conditions of topography, access, public water and sewer utilities, and community facilities, as well as health, safety and general welfare considerations.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Recreation
May 16, 2025 • Final
Residential combo
Replace an oil furnace with a similar unit and reconnect the electrical service.
Electrical
Gas
HVAC
Jul 22, 2022 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Electric meter
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
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,546
Basement Type: Unfinished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Hot Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Standard
Building Style Type: Conventional
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Brick Veneer
Roof Shape Type: Hip Composition Shingle
Property Information
Subdivision Name: W V SCARBOROUGH ESTATE
Living Sq. Ft: 1,546
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,546
Building Sq. Ft: 3,092
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: DEED DATE: 10/05/1998 DEED: 2051-0693 SUBDIV: W V SCARBOROUGH ESTATE BLOCK: LOT: PT LT 1 SECTION: PLAT: 0028-0102
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 37,462
Legal Lot Number: 1
Fire District: REEMS CREEK
Municipality Name: BEAVERDAM
Acres: 0.86
Zoning Code: BDM
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Private
Water Service Type: Private
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,546
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.86 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: 1961
County: Buncombe County
APN: 975046763400000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Ira B Jones Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi
4/10
Asheville Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.4mi
7/10
Silsa
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.1mi
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
3/10 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
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$405,000 – $490,000
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