Adorable Asheville cottage in the Riceville Valley! Conveniently located minutes from downtown, shopping, schools, Blue Ridge Parkway, and the expansive Warren Wilson hiking trail system. This beautifully renovated one-level 2 Bedroom/1.5 Bath features a primary bedroom w/en-suite and walk in closet, centrally located 1/2 bath, a 2nd bedroom, living room with additional study nook, new hardwood flooring in living and dining rooms, built in oak shelves, easy flow kitchen & dining room, covered front porch, ample backyard w/ deck and patio area with privacy for entertaining & gardening, plus a walk-in shed for additional storage, all on .71 acres. Enjoy as a your primary residence, or short or long term rental!
Single-familyProperty Type
1939Year Built
0.71 acresLot Size
$345Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Emily Welsh• Keller Williams Professionals
*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
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.71 Acres
Year renovated
1939
Sq. Ft.
1,088
Year built
1939
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
966966994800000
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
Sep 30, 2022 • Final
Residential combo
Install a new heat pump, gas furnace, and coil.
Gas
Heat pump
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Main: 2
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Half Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Heat Pump, Propane
Cooling Information: Heat Pump
Interior Features
Room Count: 7
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Vinyl
Roof: Metal
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Fire Pit
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
Zoning Specification: R-1
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.71
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: City
Sewer: Septic Installed
Utilities: Cable Available, Propane, Satellite Internet Available, Wired Internet Available
Location
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Bell
Middle Or Junior High School: AC Reynolds
High School: AC Reynolds
Location Information
Directions: From Asheville I-240 E exit 7 US-70 Tunnel Rd. left go 2 miles, turn left on Riceville Rd. go 2.2 miles, turn right into driveway before Sun Bird Lane.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,088
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.71 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: 1939
County: Buncombe County
APN: 966966994800000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1088
Living Area: 1088
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,088
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1088
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Levels: One
Team Information
Buyer Team Mls Id: R13772
CoBuyer Team Key: 73073995
CoBuyer Team MlsId: R13772
CoBuyer Team Name: ClarissaSells WNC
Around this home
Schools
Charles C Bell Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.0mi
5/10
A C Reynolds Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.7mi
8/10
A C Reynolds High
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 4.7mi
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
3/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 97° expected this year, 22 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
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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
$358,000 – $433,000
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