Tucked away in Beaverdam, this charming cottage on .72 acres includes a noisy stream and wonderful gardens. The big kitchen leads to a sunroom which leads to a deck overlooking a large, mostly fenced level yard. Updates include heat pump, hot water heater, insulation, windows and an outdoor workshop. Functional finished space in basement.
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
0.72 acresLot Size
$300Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Eva Hartman• Town and Mountain Realty
Listed by Amy Giles• Town and Mountain Realty
Bought with Alice Miller• Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Downtown
Tucked away in Beaverdam, this charming cottage on . 72 acres includes a noisy stream and wonderful gardens. The big kitchen leads to a sunroom which leads to a deck overlooking a large, mostly fenced level yard. Updates include heat pump, hot water heater, insulation, windows and an outdoor workshop. Functional finished space in basement.
Public Records
Jun 7, 2004
Sold
$170,000
$104/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 12, 2003
Sold
$122,500
$75/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 9, 1986
Sold
$62,500
$38/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,543 (+9.7%)
$130,900 + $181,600
$312,500
2024
$3,228 (+2.6%)
$130,900 + $181,600
$312,500
2023
$3,148 (+1.0%)
$130,900 + $181,600
$312,500
2022
$3,116
$130,900 + $181,600
$312,500
2021
$3,116 (+26.5%)
$130,900 + $181,600
$312,500
2020
$2,464
$130,900 + $181,600
$312,500
2019
$2,464
$65,400 + $163,200
$228,600
2018
$2,464 (−0.9%)
$65,400 + $163,200
$228,600
2017
$2,487 (+7.6%)
$65,400 + $163,200
$228,600
2016
$2,311
$65,400 + $163,200
$228,600
2015
$2,311 (+15.3%)
$65,400 + $122,700
$188,100
2014
$2,004
$65,400 + $99,700
$165,100
Tax history for 550 Beaverdam Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,543 (+9.7%)
$130,900 + $181,600
$312,500
2024
$3,228 (+2.6%)
$130,900 + $181,600
$312,500
2023
$3,148 (+1.0%)
$130,900 + $181,600
$312,500
2022
$3,116
$130,900 + $181,600
$312,500
2021
$3,116 (+26.5%)
$130,900 + $181,600
$312,500
2020
$2,464
$130,900 + $181,600
$312,500
2019
$2,464
$65,400 + $163,200
$228,600
2018
$2,464 (−0.9%)
$65,400 + $163,200
$228,600
2017
$2,487 (+7.6%)
$65,400 + $163,200
$228,600
2016
$2,311
$65,400 + $163,200
$228,600
2015
$2,311 (+15.3%)
$65,400 + $122,700
$188,100
2014
$2,004
$65,400 + $99,700
$165,100
*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
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.72 Acres
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
1,600
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
975037065100000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 30, 2026.
RS4
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT OVERLAY
Residential Single-Family Medium Density District
It is the intent of the RS-4 Residential Single-Family Medium Density District to establish a medium density for single-family dwellings and to stabilize and protect the residential character of the district while promoting a suitable environment for single-family living. Non-single-family development normally required to provide the basic elements of a balanced and attractive residential area is also permitted.
Zone overlays
Resource Management Overlay
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Library
Police station
Golf related
Communications tower
Cemetery
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached Carport, Carport - 1 Car
Lot Features: Creekfront, Green Area, Level, Private, Wooded, Waterfront
Lot Size Area: 0.72
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Publically Maintained Road: 1
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Unspecified
Middle Or Junior High School: Asheville
High School: Asheville
Location Information
Directions: N. on Merrimon OR N. on Kimberly to RT on Beaverdam Rd. Take the FIRST driveway on the LEFT past Pinecroft Rd. You cannot see house from the road.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,600
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.72 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Buncombe County
APN: 975037065100000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 1627
Below Grade Finished Area: 369
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1258
Building Area Total: 1627
Foundation Details: Basement Inside Entrance, Basement Partially Finished
Structure Type: 1 Story Basement
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Ira B Jones Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.7mi
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Asheville Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.4mi
7/10
Silsa
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.1mi
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
$465,000 – $562,000
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