Precious cottage in quaint Sayles Village location. This cozy home on a LARGE city lot is conveniently located to all Asheville has to offer and sits on a quiet street. Original hardwood floors throughout, all one level living. The kitchen has been recently updated with new flooring and counters. New windows throughout the whole residence. Enjoy the sunshine from the private back deck. Come start your new tiered garden in the huge backyard, which has recently been cleared for the next owner. The front and back yards feature mature lilies and hydrangeas. This home sits on a full basement with an additional finished 127 square foot bonus room not included in the total square footage. Come check out this cutie before someone else beats you to it!
Single-familyProperty Type
1964Year Built
0.33 acresLot Size
$375Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Leah Miller• Town and Mountain Realty
Bought with Lynda Rhodes• Mt. Valley Prop. of Asheville
Home is located in a convenient location, close to shopping, restaurants, recreation and schools. Homes features include hardwood flooring, fresh coat of paint, a finished bonus room in the basement not counted in the sq. ft. and additional electrical outlets in the unfinished basement area, great for projects. Home is being sold AS IS, and is part of an estate. Listing Broker is Trustee of the trust.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,136 (+6.6%)
$48,300 + $167,800
$216,100
2024
$2,003 (+2.9%)
$48,300 + $167,800
$216,100
2023
$1,947 (+1.1%)
$48,300 + $167,800
$216,100
2022
$1,925
$48,300 + $167,800
$216,100
2021
$1,925 (+31.0%)
$48,300 + $167,800
$216,100
2020
$1,469 (+0.5%)
$48,300 + $167,800
$216,100
2019
$1,463
$38,100 + $115,300
$153,400
2018
$1,463 (−1.0%)
$38,100 + $114,600
$152,700
2017
$1,478 (+9.5%)
$38,100 + $114,600
$152,700
2016
$1,350
$38,100 + $114,600
$152,700
2015
$1,350 (+5.6%)
$33,900 + $91,300
$125,200
2014
$1,279
$33,900 + $86,400
$120,300
Tax history for 56 Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,136 (+6.6%)
$48,300 + $167,800
$216,100
2024
$2,003 (+2.9%)
$48,300 + $167,800
$216,100
2023
$1,947 (+1.1%)
$48,300 + $167,800
$216,100
2022
$1,925
$48,300 + $167,800
$216,100
2021
$1,925 (+31.0%)
$48,300 + $167,800
$216,100
2020
$1,469 (+0.5%)
$48,300 + $167,800
$216,100
2019
$1,463
$38,100 + $115,300
$153,400
2018
$1,463 (−1.0%)
$38,100 + $114,600
$152,700
2017
$1,478 (+9.5%)
$38,100 + $114,600
$152,700
2016
$1,350
$38,100 + $114,600
$152,700
2015
$1,350 (+5.6%)
$33,900 + $91,300
$125,200
2014
$1,279
$33,900 + $86,400
$120,300
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.33 Acres
Year renovated
1964
Sq. Ft.
1,125
Year built
1964
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
965851307000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 30, 2026.
RS8
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT OVERLAY
Residential Single-Family High Density District
It is the intent of the RS-8 Residential Single-Family High Density District to establish a high density per acre for single-family dwellings where public infrastructure is sufficient to support such development and to stabilize and protect the district's residential character in areas of existing high density single-family development 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.
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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: Driveway, On Street, Parking Space
Appliances: Ceiling Fan(s), Dishwasher, Electric Dryer Hookup, Natural Gas, Refrigerator
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Fiber Cement
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features
Doors Windows: Insulated Windows
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Green Area, Level
Lot Size Area: 0.33
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Heater Information: Gas
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: No
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Oakley
Middle Or Junior High School: AC Reynolds
High School: AC Reynolds
Location Information
Directions: I 240 East to Exit 8 for US-74. Turn right off the exit onto Fairview Rd. Take a right on Cedar Rd. Cedar Rd. turns into Wood Ave. Take a right onto Ridge Rd. and home will be the second home on the right.
Community Information
Community Features: Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,125
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.33 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1964
Year Renovated: 1964
County: Buncombe County
APN: 965851307000000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 906
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 906
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Sq. Ft. Additional: 127
Building Area Total: 906
Foundation Details: Basement, Basement Partially Finished
Structure Type: 1 Story Basement
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Oakley Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
3/10
A C Reynolds Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi
8/10
A C Reynolds High
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
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
4/10 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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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$323,000 – $391,000
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