996 Riceville Rd is a 1,775 square foot house on a 0.72 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on June 13, 2005 for $174,100. Based on Redfin's Asheville data, we estimate the home's value is $457,113.
Single-familyProperty Type
1992Year Built
0.72 acresLot Size
$258Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$457,113
$283K since sold in June 2005$0 since July
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This home's estimate is 4.6% lower than the average sale price ($479K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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
Aug 5, 2025 • Active
Residential detached accessory
Install a new storage shed.
ADU
Mar 4, 2011 • Final
Building
New construction
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
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Hot Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Pier
Building Style Type: Conventional
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Frame
Roof Shape Type: Gable Composition Shingle
Property Information
Subdivision Name: GREEN MEADOWS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,775
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,775
Building Sq. Ft: 1,775
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: DEED DATE: 06/13/2005 DEED: 4046-0234 SUBDIV: GREEN MEADOWS BLOCK: LOT: PORTION LOT 29 SECTION: PLAT: 0058-0086
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 31,363
Legal Lot Number: 29
Municipality Name: SWANNANOA
Acres: 0.72
Zoning Code: R-1
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Private
Water Service Type: Private
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,775
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.72 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1992
Year Renovated: 2006
County: Buncombe County
APN: 966966587300000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
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
4/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 97° expected this year, 23 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
$435,000 – $526,000
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