This darling bungalow is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains and only a five-minute drive to West Asheville and a ten-minute drive to downtown Asheville! This secluded half acre lot is ideal for home gardeners and nature lovers.This two bedroom, two full bathroom house has undergone a recent kitchen remodel with new cabinets and counter tops. The large basement/garage is perfect for woodworkers, canners, and hobbyists. Walk-in closets and a utility room provide excellent storage. the open living room(complete with a wood stove)enjoys full sun and a lovely view of the fishing pond and Spivey Mountain.Agent is related to the Seller.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
0.5 acresLot Size
$241Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Victoria Pope• ERA Sunburst Realty
Contact: vicpope@sunburstrealty.com
Bought with Tasha Pepi• Homespun Investment Realty Inc
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.46 Acres
Year renovated
1930
Sq. Ft.
1,868
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
961981531200000
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
Nov 24, 2021 • Final
Building
Perform repairs on a foundation.
Remodel
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.
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl, Wood
Door Features: Insulated Door(s), Storm Door(s)
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Vinyl, Wood
Roof: Fiberglass
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered
Exterior Features: Other - See Remarks
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
Accessibility Features: Two or More Access Exits
Zoning: OU
Zoning Specification: R
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared, Hilly, Paved, Steep Slope, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 0.5
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.5
Lot Size Dimensions: 114x219
Elevation: 1500
Road Surface Type: Dirt, Gravel, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Utilities: Cable Available
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: No Restrictions
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Unspecified
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Unspecified
Location Information
Directions: Take exit I-40 E exit toward Asheville Take exit 44 for US-19 N/US-23 N/US-74 ALT, E Turn left onto N Bear Creek Rd. Left on Johnston Blvd. Johnson School Rd. Right on Rice Rd. 57 Rice Road on Right.
Community Information
Community Features: Street Lights, None
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,868
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1930
County: Buncombe County
APN: 961981531200000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 1
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1600
Living Area: 1600
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,600
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1600
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 1600
Foundation Details: Other - See Remarks
Levels: One and One Half
Team Information
List Office AOR: Charlotte Regional Realtor Association
Around this home
Schools
Johnston Elementary
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 1.2mi
4/10
Clyde A Erwin Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
6/10
Clyde A Erwin High
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
2/10
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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
6 days above 98° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
June and 5.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$368,000 – $445,000
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