Solid home, excellent location, and great upside potential! This charming 3BR/1BA brick ranch is located in the desirable Oakley neighborhood—just 10 minutes from downtown Asheville. The home features a recently added 375 sq ft addition that offers a bright, open kitchen and dining area with new windows, flooring, and doors. The updated metal roof, vinyl siding and gutters add value and durability. The original portion of the home offers three cozy bedrooms with wood floors, plus a 399 sq ft bonus basement space with interior/exterior entrance—ideal for a home office, gym, or media room. The rest of the home is ready for your personal updates and finishing touches. Enjoy a private, fully fenced yard with a covered lounge area—perfect for pets, gardening, or outdoor entertaining. Conveniently located just 5 minutes from Biltmore Village, Whole Foods, the WNC Nature Center, River Ridge Shopping, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and Highland Brewing. Opportunity and inspiration await!
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
8,276 sq ftLot Size
$247Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Rika Taylor• Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty
NO WORK FOR YOU - NEW City Certificate of Occupancy provided in this 3 BR UPDATED RANCH w/unfinished bonus room & single car garage in a full basement! UPDATES include: plumbing, electrical, re-finished hardwood floors, new bathroom sink, all fresh paint inside, NEW Hunter ceiling fans & NEW fixtures! Large back yard, raised garden beds & spacious back deck w/year round mountain views. GREAT LOCATION!
Public Records
Nov 4, 2011
Sold
$121,500
$70/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 3, 2011
Sold
$110,000
$63/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,417 (+6.6%)
$69,000 + $175,500
$244,500
2024
$2,266 (+2.9%)
$69,000 + $175,500
$244,500
2023
$2,203 (+13.4%)
$69,000 + $175,500
$244,500
2022
$1,942
$69,000 + $175,500
$244,500
2021
$1,942 (+31.8%)
$69,000 + $149,000
$218,000
2020
$1,474
$69,000 + $149,000
$218,000
2019
$1,474
$49,400 + $104,500
$153,900
2018
$1,474 (−1.0%)
$49,400 + $104,500
$153,900
2017
$1,490 (+17.5%)
$49,400 + $104,500
$153,900
2016
$1,268
$49,400 + $104,500
$153,900
2015
$1,268 (+1.4%)
$25,100 + $92,500
$117,600
2014
$1,251
$25,100 + $92,500
$117,600
Tax history for 8 Ridge Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,417 (+6.6%)
$69,000 + $175,500
$244,500
2024
$2,266 (+2.9%)
$69,000 + $175,500
$244,500
2023
$2,203 (+13.4%)
$69,000 + $175,500
$244,500
2022
$1,942
$69,000 + $175,500
$244,500
2021
$1,942 (+31.8%)
$69,000 + $149,000
$218,000
2020
$1,474
$69,000 + $149,000
$218,000
2019
$1,474
$49,400 + $104,500
$153,900
2018
$1,474 (−1.0%)
$49,400 + $104,500
$153,900
2017
$1,490 (+17.5%)
$49,400 + $104,500
$153,900
2016
$1,268
$49,400 + $104,500
$153,900
2015
$1,268 (+1.4%)
$25,100 + $92,500
$117,600
2014
$1,251
$25,100 + $92,500
$117,600
*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
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,276 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1970
Sq. Ft.
1,310
Year built
1970
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
965719560100000
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.
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Hood, Gas Oven, Refrigerator
Flooring: Wood
Door Features: French Doors, Insulated Door(s)
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Brick Partial, Block, Vinyl
Roof: Metal
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Front Yard, Full
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning: RS8
Zoning Specification: RS8
Lot Information
Lot Features: Private, Wooded, Views
Lot Size Area: 0.19
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: City
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Fiber Optics, Wired Internet Available
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: No Representation
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Unspecified
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Unspecified
Location Information
Directions: GPS Works. From Asheville take 240 East to Exit 8. Turn Right onto Fairview Rd and go 1.1 miles to Ridge Ave and take a left. Home will be the 3rd house on left.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,310
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Buncombe County
APN: 965719560100000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1736
Living Area: 1736
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,337
Below Grade Finished Area: 399
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1337
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Basement
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Oakley Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
3/10
A C Reynolds Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.1mi
8/10
A C Reynolds High
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi
8/10
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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
4/10 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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Historical weather
Asheville, NC • 28803
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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
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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5.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$407,000 – $493,000
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