Classic 1930's Cottage In Beaverdam Valley! 2 Bedrooms, 1 Full Remodeled Bath, 1000 SqFt, Living Room With Ceiling Fan & Wood Floors & Skyline Woodstove In Fireplace, Large Eat-In Kitchen, Rooms Upstairs Not Counted In Square Footage Due To Ceiling Height (Reading Nook & Bedroom & Play Room), Relax And Listen To The Creek That Borders The Property From The Large Covered Front Porch Or The Large Back Deck, Private Outdoor Shower, Heat Pump With Air, Recently Installed Cross-Tie Stairs In Front Of Home To Give Access To Shared Easement Road, Shed, Tons Of Character And A Home Warranty! Only Minutes To Downtown Asheville & To The Blue Ridge Parkway. Being Sold "AS IS"
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #NCM564301
Jul 25, 2014
Sold
$135,000
$123/sq ft
Jul 25, 2014
Sold
$135,000
$123/sq ft
Jul 21, 2014
Delisted
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Jun 13, 2014
Listed
$150,000
$136/sq ft
+9
Nestled in a quiet corner of Beaverdam Valley only minutes to town. Relax on the large front porch and listen to the close by stream. One story cottage with 2 rooms upstairs not counted as square footage due to very low ceiling height. Lots of character, just waiting for your TLC. Being sold "As Is".
Public Records
Jun 6, 1988
Sold
$23,000
$21/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,076 (+4.0%)
$79,700 + $109,300
$189,000
2024
$1,997 (+2.6%)
$79,700 + $109,300
$189,000
2023
$1,947 (+1.0%)
$79,700 + $113,600
$193,300
2022
$1,928
$79,700 + $113,600
$193,300
2021
$1,928 (+1.7%)
$79,700 + $113,600
$193,300
2020
$1,895
$79,700 + $113,600
$193,300
2019
$1,895
$79,700 + $96,100
$175,800
2018
$1,895 (−0.9%)
$79,700 + $96,100
$175,800
2017
$1,913 (+17.8%)
$79,700 + $96,100
$175,800
2016
$1,623
$79,700 + $96,100
$175,800
2015
$1,623 (+4.8%)
$58,700 + $73,400
$132,100
2014
$1,549
$58,700 + $68,900
$127,600
Tax history for 69 Rice Branch Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,076 (+4.0%)
$79,700 + $109,300
$189,000
2024
$1,997 (+2.6%)
$79,700 + $109,300
$189,000
2023
$1,947 (+1.0%)
$79,700 + $113,600
$193,300
2022
$1,928
$79,700 + $113,600
$193,300
2021
$1,928 (+1.7%)
$79,700 + $113,600
$193,300
2020
$1,895
$79,700 + $113,600
$193,300
2019
$1,895
$79,700 + $96,100
$175,800
2018
$1,895 (−0.9%)
$79,700 + $96,100
$175,800
2017
$1,913 (+17.8%)
$79,700 + $96,100
$175,800
2016
$1,623
$79,700 + $96,100
$175,800
2015
$1,623 (+4.8%)
$58,700 + $73,400
$132,100
2014
$1,549
$58,700 + $68,900
$127,600
*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
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.31 Acres
Year renovated
1935
Sq. Ft.
945
Year built
1935
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
975045388700000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 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
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Main: 2
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 2
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Room 1 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 2 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 3 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 4 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 5 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 6 Information
Room Level: Main
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: In Kitchen
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Heat Pump
Cooling Information: Heat Pump
Interior Features
Room Count: 6
Appliances: Electric Range, Refrigerator
Flooring: Linoleum, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Wood
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning Specification: RS4
Lot Information
Lot Features: Creek Front, Rolling Slope
Lot Size Area: 0.31
Lot Size Units: Acres
Elevation: 2000
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: City
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Asheville City
Middle Or Junior High School: Asheville
High School: Asheville
Location Information
Directions: From Downtown Asheville. Follow Merrimon Avenue to right on Beaverdam Road. 2.2 miles to right on Rice Branch Road. Right on gravel driveway (just past 3 black mailboxes) Cross Stream, first home on left.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 945
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: 1935
County: Buncombe County
APN: 975045388700000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1102
Living Area: 1102
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,102
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1102
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Second Living Quarters Heated Living Area: 0
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Levels: One and One Half
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Schools
Ira B Jones Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.8mi
4/10
Asheville Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.3mi
7/10
Silsa
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.9mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 70-78% chance 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$411,000 – $497,000
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