Attractive ranch on the Swannanoa River close to Veterans Park, greenway and downtown Black Mountain. This home has so much to offer, bright kitchen with granite countertops, stainless appliances and a computer niche. An open living room with fireplace, dining area and french doors that open to the patio. Laundry room leads to a generous flex space for use as a 4th bedroom, office, game room or den. The private backyard offers gardens and the soothing sounds of the river. Truly a spot for enjoyment whether you are grilling, relaxing or working in the flowers!
Single-familyProperty Type
1977Year Built
0.49 acresLot Size
$310Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Christine Capps• Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
Contact: 828-775-9448
Bought with Cynthia Frazier• Asheville Realty & Associates
Updated Riverfront Ranch! Open floor plan, new floors, new windows, new doors, new kitchen, new baths. On 1/2 acre lot. Create in the sparkling kitchen featuring lots of storage, SS appliances and quartz counters plus a computer nook. Enjoy candlelit dinners on the screened patio and toast your toes around the backyard fire pit while you listen to the river sounds. A great way to end the night! Fenced for privacy, raised beds for a vege/herb garden. Close to everything you love about Blk Mtn!
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #NCM515947
Sep 28, 2012
Sold
$152,000
$96/sq ft
Apr 2, 2012
Listed
$159,900
$101/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 29, 2007
Sold
$172,000
$108/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 1979
Sold
$17,000
$11/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,092 (−24.0%)
$46,900 + $194,200
$241,100
2024
$2,751 (+2.4%)
$46,900 + $194,200
$241,100
2023
$2,687 (+12.4%)
$46,900 + $281,200
$328,100
2022
$2,391
$46,900 + $281,200
$328,100
2021
$2,391 (+32.8%)
$46,900 + $254,200
$301,100
2020
$1,801 (+2.3%)
$46,900 + $254,200
$301,100
2019
$1,761
$42,600 + $166,400
$209,000
2018
$1,761 (−1.1%)
$42,600 + $161,800
$204,400
2017
$1,781 (+16.0%)
$42,600 + $161,800
$204,400
2016
$1,535
$42,600 + $161,800
$204,400
2015
$1,535
$37,800 + $119,000
$156,800
2014
$1,535
$37,800 + $119,000
$156,800
Tax history for 218 Blue Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,092 (−24.0%)
$46,900 + $194,200
$241,100
2024
$2,751 (+2.4%)
$46,900 + $194,200
$241,100
2023
$2,687 (+12.4%)
$46,900 + $281,200
$328,100
2022
$2,391
$46,900 + $281,200
$328,100
2021
$2,391 (+32.8%)
$46,900 + $254,200
$301,100
2020
$1,801 (+2.3%)
$46,900 + $254,200
$301,100
2019
$1,761
$42,600 + $166,400
$209,000
2018
$1,761 (−1.1%)
$42,600 + $161,800
$204,400
2017
$1,781 (+16.0%)
$42,600 + $161,800
$204,400
2016
$1,535
$42,600 + $161,800
$204,400
2015
$1,535
$37,800 + $119,000
$156,800
2014
$1,535
$37,800 + $119,000
$156,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.49 Acres
Year renovated
1977
Sq. Ft.
1,584
Year built
1977
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
061911821500000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Driveway
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Main: 3
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 2
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Mud Room
Fireplace Information
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Propane
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Heat Pump
Cooling Information: Heat Pump
Interior Features
Room Count: 1
Interior Features: Attic Stairs Pulldown, Breakfast Bar
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
Door Features: French Doors, Insulated Door(s)
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Wood
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Fencing: Back Yard
Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: None
Water Body Name: Swannanoa River
Property Information
Other Equipment: Fuel Tank(s)
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning Specification: TR-4
Lot Information
Lot Features: Flood Plain/Bottom Land, Private, River Front
Lot Size Area: 0.49
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: City
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Connected
Location
HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: No
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Black Mountain
Middle Or Junior High School: Charles D Owen
High School: Charles D Owen
Location Information
Directions: I-40 East to Exit 64, Turn Right at the end of Exit Ramp, Bear right and continue on Blue Ridge Road, home will be on your right.
Community Information
Community Features: Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,584
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.49 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: 1977
County: Buncombe County
APN: 061911821500000
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.: 1587
Living Area: 1587
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,587
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1587
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Levels: One
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Around this home
Schools
Black Mountain Primary
Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 1.2mi
6/10
Charles D Owen Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi
5/10
Charles D Owen High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
8/10 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 91° expected this year, 25 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Black Mtn, NC • 28711
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
June and 5.2 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$468,000 – $567,000
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