Private, unique bungalow in desirable Beaverdam area, w/ separate living/guest quarters. Charming space, open floor plan with graceful archways and built ins throughout. Hardwood floors, wood burning fireplace, dining room and a sun filled kitchen you will want to hang out in! Large screened in porch keeps you close to nature. Accessory apartment has loft bedroom and wood burning stove. Perfect guest suite or private hideout. Minutes to downtown Asheville or Beaver Lake.
Single-familyProperty Type
1941Year Built
0.59 acresLot Size
$410Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Shae Morales• Asheville Realty & Associates
Private, unique bungalow in desirable Beaverdam area, w/ separate living/guest quarters. Charming space, open floor plan with graceful archways and built ins throughout. Hardwood floors, wood burning fireplace, dining room and a sun filled kitchen you will want to hang out in! Large screened in porch keeps you close to nature. Accessory apartment has loft bedroom and wood burning stove. Perfect guest suite or private hideout. Minutes to downtown Asheville or Beaver Lake.
Public Records
Jul 23, 2009
Sold
$315,000
$246/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 27, 2000
Sold
$129,000
$101/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,761 (+4.2%)
$87,100 + $254,900
$342,000
2024
$2,649 (+2.6%)
$87,100 + $254,900
$342,000
2023
$2,582 (−19.4%)
$97,100 + $244,900
$342,000
2022
$3,202
$97,100 + $244,900
$342,000
2021
$3,202 (+6.5%)
$107,100 + $322,700
$429,800
2020
$3,006
$107,100 + $322,700
$429,800
2019
$3,006
$107,100 + $269,100
$376,200
2018
$3,006 (−1.2%)
$107,100 + $269,100
$376,200
2017
$3,043 (+22.3%)
$107,100 + $269,100
$376,200
2016
$2,489
$107,100 + $269,100
$376,200
2015
$2,489
$84,200 + $197,400
$281,600
2014
$2,489
$84,200 + $197,400
$281,600
Tax history for 50 Rice Branch Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,761 (+4.2%)
$87,100 + $254,900
$342,000
2024
$2,649 (+2.6%)
$87,100 + $254,900
$342,000
2023
$2,582 (−19.4%)
$97,100 + $244,900
$342,000
2022
$3,202
$97,100 + $244,900
$342,000
2021
$3,202 (+6.5%)
$107,100 + $322,700
$429,800
2020
$3,006
$107,100 + $322,700
$429,800
2019
$3,006
$107,100 + $269,100
$376,200
2018
$3,006 (−1.2%)
$107,100 + $269,100
$376,200
2017
$3,043 (+22.3%)
$107,100 + $269,100
$376,200
2016
$2,489
$107,100 + $269,100
$376,200
2015
$2,489
$84,200 + $197,400
$281,600
2014
$2,489
$84,200 + $197,400
$281,600
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.59 Acres
Year renovated
1941
Sq. Ft.
1,281
Year built
1941
Style
Other
County
Buncombe County
APN
975046449100000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
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
Oct 7, 2025 • Final
Residential combo
Replace an oil furnace with a new heat pump and air handler.
Heat pump
HVAC
Jun 3, 2019 • Final
Residential combo
Electrical
Heat pump
HVAC
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
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: None, Oil
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 427
Sq. Ft. Unheated Basement: 427
Interior Features
Interior Features: Built-Ins, Cable Available, Open Floorplan, Pantry
Appliances: Cable Prewire, Ceiling Fan(s), Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Construction Status: Complete
Exterior Features
Doors Windows: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s), Deck
Property Information
Second Living Quarters: Guest House,Separate Living Quarters
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Features: Green Area, Level, Long Range View, Paved, Private, Wooded, Views, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 0.59
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Publically Maintained Road: 1
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: No
School Information
Elementary School: Asheville City
Middle Or Junior High School: Asheville
High School: Asheville
Location Information
Directions: From downtown Asheville, take Merrimon Avenue North, to a right on Beaverdam Rd. at the Ingles. Go approx 2 miles to a right onto Rice Branch Rd. Home is on the left
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,281
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.59 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1941
Year Renovated: 1941
County: Buncombe County
APN: 975046449100000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 1281
Sq. Ft. Upper: 381
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 900
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Sq. Ft. Additional: 0
Second Living Quarters Heated Living Area: 420
Building Area Total: 1281
Foundation Details: Basement Inside Entrance, Basement Outside Entrance
Structure Type: 1.5 Story/Basement
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Schools
Ira B Jones Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.8mi
4/10
Asheville Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.4mi
7/10
Silsa
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.0mi
8/10
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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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 21 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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Estimated sale price
$499,000 – $604,000
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