Wonderfully private estate overlooking the Swannanoa River and lots of property for play with however you wish. Spacious home with open floor plan, hardwood floors, screened porch,central vac, security system, master on main,detached workshop,"in-law" set up in basement with kitchen. Convenient to everything but still in the county, truly a rare find.
Single-familyProperty Type
1997Year Built
2.69 acresLot Size
$268Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Bill Johnson• Keller Williams Professionals
Bought with Brye Hambright• Town and Mountain Realty
Wonderfully private estate overlooking the Swannanoa River and lots of property for play with however you wish. Spacious home with open floor plan, hardwood floors, screened porch, central vac, security system, master on main, detached workshop, "in-law" set up in basement with kitchen. Convenient to everything but still in the county, truly a rare find.
Public Records
Sep 9, 2005
Sold
$295,000
$107/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 30, 2004
Sold
$277,000
$100/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 16, 2002
Sold
$290,000
$105/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 14, 1993
Sold
$25,000
$9/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,539 (−56.4%)
$69,600 + $146,400
$216,000
2024
$3,533 (+3.0%)
$69,600 + $146,400
$216,000
2023
$3,432 (+4.7%)
$69,600 + $447,200
$516,800
2022
$3,277
$69,600 + $447,200
$516,800
2021
$3,277 (+28.0%)
$69,600 + $447,200
$516,800
2020
$2,561
$69,600 + $447,200
$516,800
2019
$2,561 (+3.9%)
$60,900 + $319,000
$379,900
2018
$2,466
$60,900 + $319,000
$379,900
2017
$2,466 (+5.3%)
$60,900 + $319,000
$379,900
2016
$2,341
$60,900 + $319,000
$379,900
2015
$2,341
$60,900 + $267,000
$327,900
2014
$2,341
$60,900 + $267,000
$327,900
Tax history for 97 Hickory Tree Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,539 (−56.4%)
$69,600 + $146,400
$216,000
2024
$3,533 (+3.0%)
$69,600 + $146,400
$216,000
2023
$3,432 (+4.7%)
$69,600 + $447,200
$516,800
2022
$3,277
$69,600 + $447,200
$516,800
2021
$3,277 (+28.0%)
$69,600 + $447,200
$516,800
2020
$2,561
$69,600 + $447,200
$516,800
2019
$2,561 (+3.9%)
$60,900 + $319,000
$379,900
2018
$2,466
$60,900 + $319,000
$379,900
2017
$2,466 (+5.3%)
$60,900 + $319,000
$379,900
2016
$2,341
$60,900 + $319,000
$379,900
2015
$2,341
$60,900 + $267,000
$327,900
2014
$2,341
$60,900 + $267,000
$327,900
*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
3.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.74 Acres
Year renovated
1997
Sq. Ft.
2,756
Year built
1997
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
966898619000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
R-2
Residential District
The R-2 Residential District is primarily intended to provide locations for 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. These areas will usually be adjacent to R-1 Residential Districts, will provide suitable areas for residential subdivisions requiring public water and sewer services, and in order to help maintain the present character of R-1 districts, will not allow manufactured home parks.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Public service
Library
Recreation
Cemetery
Aug 19, 2019 • Final
Residential combo
Replace a dual fuel heat pump and gas furnace. Work includes electrical services.
Electrical
HVAC
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.
Interior Features: Open Floorplan, Garage Shop, Hot Tub, Second Living Quarters
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Security System
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Hot Tub, Stream/Creek
Property Information
Second Living Quarters: Connected/Interior
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Level, Private, Rolling Slope
Lot Size Area: 2.69
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Publically Maintained Road: 1
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Charles C Bell
Middle Or Junior High School: AC Reynolds
High School: AC Reynolds
Location Information
Directions: 70E to Left on Lower Grassy Branch RD. Take Right on Hickory Tree Road. Go to end and house at end of road overlooking the Swannanoa River.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,756
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.74 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1997
Year Renovated: 1997
County: Buncombe County
APN: 966898619000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 2768
Sq. Ft. Upper: 1216
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1552
Building Area Total: 2768
Foundation Details: Basement Partially Finished, Other
Structure Type: 2 Story
Around this home
Schools
Charles C Bell Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
5/10
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
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ 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
4/10 Heat Factor
9 days above 93° expected this year, 24 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
June and 5.1 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$705,000 – $853,000
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