MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED. ALL OFFERS DUE 10/3 BY 3:00PM. Live in peace & harmony in this awe-inspiring mountain oasis! A backdrop of the beautiful blue ridge mountains, serenity of nature & ample privacy is what you will discover at 85 Fox Den Rd! This beautiful brick rancher has been updated w/sophistication & style while maintaining it's timeless charm. Make your way inside to a sun drenched spacious floor plan w/a large living room & separate family room/den that boasts a cozy floor to ceiling stone fireplace. Several updates include oak hardwood floors, new paint throughout, totally remodeled kitchen w/abundant modern cabinetry & stainless appliances, new fans & light fixtures, totally updated bathrooms w/a spa themed feeling in the master, new gutters, new HVAC & whole house filtration in 2014 & more! Enjoy a large unfinished basement w/a separate entrance & 1/2 bath in place, easily finish for endless possibilities. All this & your just steps away to the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Single-familyProperty Type
1972Year Built
4.53 acresLot Size
$324Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
7 spacesParking
Listed by Marie Reed• Keller Williams Professionals
Listed by Patti Shelton• Keller Williams Professionals
Bought with Megan Shook• Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty
Live in harmony with nature. Blue Ridge Parkway as background. Solid brick one-level living. Spacious, S.E. facing, sun-drenched 3BR, 2BA. Stone fireplace and built-ins. Intangible assets, gravity-fed Koi pond, fruit trees, wildlife, herbs, wild flowers. Access Mountain to Sea trails at back of property. Peaceful retreat, photographers delight!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,415 (+1.8%)
$58,700 + $560,900
$619,600
2024
$4,339 (+3.0%)
$58,700 + $560,900
$619,600
2023
$4,215 (+7.3%)
$58,700 + $560,900
$619,600
2022
$3,928 (+25.9%)
$58,700 + $560,900
$619,600
2021
$3,119 (+43.7%)
$58,700 + $560,900
$619,600
2020
$2,171
$58,700 + $433,300
$492,000
2019
$2,171 (+3.9%)
$52,300 + $269,800
$322,100
2018
$2,090
$52,300 + $269,800
$322,100
2017
$2,090 (+2.4%)
$52,300 + $269,800
$322,100
2016
$2,042
$52,300 + $269,800
$322,100
2015
$2,042 (−8.3%)
$52,400 + $233,700
$286,100
2014
$2,228
$87,200 + $224,900
$312,100
Tax history for 85 Fox Den Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,415 (+1.8%)
$58,700 + $560,900
$619,600
2024
$4,339 (+3.0%)
$58,700 + $560,900
$619,600
2023
$4,215 (+7.3%)
$58,700 + $560,900
$619,600
2022
$3,928 (+25.9%)
$58,700 + $560,900
$619,600
2021
$3,119 (+43.7%)
$58,700 + $560,900
$619,600
2020
$2,171
$58,700 + $433,300
$492,000
2019
$2,171 (+3.9%)
$52,300 + $269,800
$322,100
2018
$2,090
$52,300 + $269,800
$322,100
2017
$2,090 (+2.4%)
$52,300 + $269,800
$322,100
2016
$2,042
$52,300 + $269,800
$322,100
2015
$2,042 (−8.3%)
$52,400 + $233,700
$286,100
2014
$2,228
$87,200 + $224,900
$312,100
*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
3
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4.53 Acres
Year renovated
1972
Sq. Ft.
3,774
Year built
1972
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
966938402900000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
R-1
Residential District
The R-1 Residential District is primarily intended to provide locations for single-family and two-family residential development and supporting recreational, community service, and educational uses in areas where public water and sewer services are available or will likely be provided in the future. This district is further intended to protect existing subdivisions from encroachment of incompatible land uses, and this district does not allow manufactured home parks.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Infrastructure
Mixed use building
Recreation
Jul 12, 2023 • Final
Building
Finish the basement of a residential building.
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 1
SqFt Garage: 624
Parking Features: Attached Garage, Garage - 3 Car, Parking Space - 4+, Other
Other Parking: Grass driveway access to basement with one car garage.
Appliances: Ceiling Fan(s), Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Dryer Hookup, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Exhaust Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Brick
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features
Porch: Front
Exterior Features: Wired Internet Available
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Green Area, Long Range View, Mountain View, Private, Sloped, Wooded, Views, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 4.53
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
HOA Information
Association Name: Judy
HOA Subject To Dues: Mandatory
HOA Subject To: Required
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Bell
Middle Or Junior High School: AC Reynolds
High School: AC Reynolds
Location Information
Directions: I-240 East to Exit 7. Keep Left to take the Tunnel Rd E ramp. Stay straight on Tunnel Rd/US-70 E for 1.7 miles. Turn Left onto Riceville Rd and continue 1.2 miles. Turn Right to stay on Riceville Rd. In 0.7 miles turn Left onto Upper Grassy Branch Rd then take the 2nd Right onto Upper Grassy Branch Ext. Make a slight Left onto Fox Den Rd. Continue for 0.8 miles. Road turns to gravel, House is on the Right.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,774
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4.53 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: 1972
County: Buncombe County
APN: 966938402900000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 2165
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 2165
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Sq. Ft. Additional: 0
Building Area Total: 2165
Foundation Details: Basement, Basement Inside Entrance, Basement Outside Entrance
Structure Type: 1 Story Basement
Around this home
Schools
Charles C Bell Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.0mi
5/10
A C Reynolds Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.9mi
8/10
A C Reynolds High
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 4.9mi
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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° 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
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$666,000 – $807,000
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