Updated and well-maintained home in a convenient Asheville/Oakley location. This home has been recently updated and features a clean, modern feel throughout, along with a new HVAC system for efficient heating and cooling. The layout is practical and easy to live in, making it a solid option for a variety of renters. Great back deck, provides space to relax and enjoy the outdoors. The property also includes two off-street parking spaces. Located with quick access to Tunnel Road, shopping and downtown Asheville. This home offers both accessibility and a neighborhood feel. Yard maintenance included. Dogs ok with approval.
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Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 900
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Heat Pump
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Standard
Building Style Type: Conventional
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Frame
Roof Shape Type: Gable Composition Shingle
Property Information
Subdivision Name: LEISURE VILLAGE
Living Sq. Ft: 1,125
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 900
Building Sq. Ft: 1,800
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: DEED DATE:08/08/2019 DEED:5798-1163 SUBDIV:LEISURE VILLAGE LOT:8 BLOCK:B PLAT:0034-0027
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 14,375
Legal Lot Number: 8
Legal Block Number: B
Municipality Name: ASHEVILLE 07
Acres: 0.33
Zoning Code: RS8
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: ASHEVILLE
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 Aug 10, 2026
Sale and tax history for 725 Ridge Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
APPFOLIO #1
Jun 24, 2026
Rental Removed
$1,995
$2/sq ft
Apr 28, 2026
Listed for Rent
$1,995
$2/sq ft
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3517431
Aug 8, 2019
Sold
$225,000
$200/sq ft
Aug 2, 2019
Pending
—
Jun 21, 2019
Contingent
—
Jun 20, 2019
Listed
$225,000
$200/sq ft
Jun 17, 2019
Coming Soon
$225,000
$200/sq ft
+13
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!
Public Records
May 30, 2014
Sold
$133,000
$118/sq ft
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #NCM553768
May 30, 2014
Sold
$132,900
$118/sq ft
Apr 13, 2014
Delisted
—
Jan 9, 2014
Listed
$132,900
$118/sq ft
+9
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
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
3/10
Oakley Elementary
Public, PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
A C Reynolds Middle
Public, 6-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi
8/10
A C Reynolds High
Public, PreK-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
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About
Oakley
Oakley, located between Biltmore Village and East Asheville, is a residential and commercial Asheville neighborhood with a walkable main drag and a low-key, lived-in feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along Fairview Road near the Oakley Library, where corner markets, casual eateries, and everyday errands cluster in a compact strip. Local pillars include Highland Brewing Company’s meadow-side taproom, the Copper Crown, and the Blue Ridge Biscuit Company. Housing leans toward mid-century ranches and older cottages, with pockets of newer infill. Side streets roll gently toward the Swannanoa River corridor, adding a green edge to the grid. Daily life centers on patios, takeout counters, and short drives to trailheads and river parks.
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Public facts and zoning for 725 Ridge Rd
Beds
3
Baths
1
Sq. Ft.
1,125
Stories
1
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 Aug 10, 2026.
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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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