50’s Bungalow on a very nice 1.27 acre level lot. Sits well back from Riceville Rd buffered by hardwoods and evergreens with a huge back yard. Full unfinished basement and detached garage both great for workshop/storage possibilities PLUS mobile home pad on property offers Electric, water, and septic hookup. Investors or owner occupied this property offers lots for the $$$ in a great location; house needs cosmetics.
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
1.27 acresLot Size
$319Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Dale Merrill• RE/MAX All Stars Realty
Bought with Joseph Ruiz• Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty
50’s Bungalow on a very nice 1.27 acre level lot. Sits well back from Riceville Rd buffered by hardwoods and evergreens with a huge back yard. Full unfinished basement and detached garage both great for workshop/storage possibilities PLUS mobile home pad on property offers Electric, water, and septic hookup. Investors or owner occupied this property offers lots for the $$$ in a great location; house needs cosmetics.
Public Records
Apr 4, 2014
Sold
$90,000
$85/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,893 (+4.2%)
$50,200 + $215,400
$265,600
2024
$1,816 (+3.0%)
$50,200 + $215,400
$265,600
2023
$1,764 (+4.7%)
$55,200 + $210,400
$265,600
2022
$1,684
$55,200 + $210,400
$265,600
2021
$1,684 (+20.8%)
$55,200 + $210,400
$265,600
2020
$1,395
$55,200 + $210,400
$265,600
2019
$1,395 (+3.9%)
$49,800 + $157,100
$206,900
2018
$1,343 (+77.6%)
$49,800 + $66,700
$116,500
2017
$756 (−17.9%)
$49,800 + $66,700
$116,500
2016
$921
$49,800 + $66,700
$116,500
2015
$921 (−2.3%)
$45,700 + $83,300
$129,000
2014
$943
$45,700 + $86,400
$132,100
Tax history for 517 Riceville Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,893 (+4.2%)
$50,200 + $215,400
$265,600
2024
$1,816 (+3.0%)
$50,200 + $215,400
$265,600
2023
$1,764 (+4.7%)
$55,200 + $210,400
$265,600
2022
$1,684
$55,200 + $210,400
$265,600
2021
$1,684 (+20.8%)
$55,200 + $210,400
$265,600
2020
$1,395
$55,200 + $210,400
$265,600
2019
$1,395 (+3.9%)
$49,800 + $157,100
$206,900
2018
$1,343 (+77.6%)
$49,800 + $66,700
$116,500
2017
$756 (−17.9%)
$49,800 + $66,700
$116,500
2016
$921
$49,800 + $66,700
$116,500
2015
$921 (−2.3%)
$45,700 + $83,300
$129,000
2014
$943
$45,700 + $86,400
$132,100
*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
1
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.22 Acres
Year renovated
1952
Sq. Ft.
1,021
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
966951717000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
R-1
Residential District
The R-1 Residential District is primarily intended to provide locations for single-family and two-family residential development and supporting recreational, community service, and educational uses in areas where public water and sewer services are available or will likely be provided in the future. This district is further intended to protect existing subdivisions from encroachment of incompatible land uses, and this district does not allow manufactured home parks.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Infrastructure
Mixed use building
Recreation
Apr 6, 2016 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
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: Detached
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Baseboard
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 925
Sq. Ft. Unheated Basement: 925
Interior Features
Appliances: Refrigerator
Flooring: Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Asbestos
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning: SFR
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Mountain View, Winter View
Lot Size Area: 1.27
Road Surface Type: Circular, Asphalt
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: No
School Information
Elementary School: Charles C Bell
Middle Or Junior High School: AC Reynolds
High School: AC Reynolds
Location Information
Directions: 70 East Left on Riceville Road Aprox 1 mile just past Grassy Branch Church on Right.
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,021
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.22 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: 1952
County: Buncombe County
APN: 966951717000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 1065
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1065
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 1065
Foundation Details: Basement Inside Entrance, Block
Structure Type: 1 Story Basement
Around this home
Schools
Charles C Bell Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
5/10
A C Reynolds Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi
8/10
A C Reynolds High
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 3.6mi
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
8 days above 96° 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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Estimated sale price
$323,000 – $391,000
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