OFF MARKET

Off market sep 2023 for $850K

$806,557

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,359/mo

•

3,608

sq ft

16 Prayer Ridge Rd, Fairview, NC 28730

About this home

This delightful craftsman style home set on top of a mountain offers a truly unique living experience in the midst of nature. Across the house and studio, it's an ideal space for family gatherings, hosting guests, and multi-generational living. The three-story main residence boasts an array of windows, and a deck on the third floor with long-range views. The interior features two kitchens, two fireplaces, and two washer and dryer hookups, ensuring convenience and practicality. The setting surrounding this residence is equally captivating; the grounds are adorned with low-maintenance perennial gardens, including hostas, day lilies, ferns, and hydrangeas. Nature enthusiasts will enjoy the nearby trails and winter views. Embrace a lifestyle harmonizing natural beauty, comfort, and tranquility in this mountain retreat. Nestled within the coveted community of Fairview Forest, this residence stands as a testament to refined mountain living.

Single-familyProperty Type

2005Year Built

2.66 acresLot Size

$224Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Viv Snyder • Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Biltmore Park

Contact: viv.snyder@allentate.com

Bought with Danielle Thuot • Ivester Jackson Blackstream

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•Source:CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4060046

Redfin Estimate

$806,557

$43K since sold in September 2023$8,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 38.9% lower than the average sale price ($1.32M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$800,000
A
3 beds3.5 baths3,277 sq ft
16 Chickadee Ln, Fairview, NC 28730
SOLD MAR 31, 2026
$800,000
B
4 beds4.5 baths4,088 sq ft
808 Old Fort Rd, Fairview, NC 28730
SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$965,000
C
3 beds3 baths3,023 sq ft
108 Flame Azalea Dr, Swannanoa, NC 28778
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$1,950,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths4,093 sq ft
31 Wonderland Ridge Ln, Fairview, NC 28730
SOLD NOV 21, 2025
$1,800,000
E
3 beds3.5 baths3,438 sq ft
391 High Hickory Trl, Swannanoa, NC 28778
SOLD SEP 21, 2026
$1,607,000
F
3 beds3.5 baths4,577 sq ft
61 Scroops Dr, Swannanoa, NC 28778

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$3,806/mo

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Market trends in 28730, NC

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-list price

97.4%

0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$595K

$15K MoM

Avg. days on market

84d

23 days MoM

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2 MoM

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Sale history for 16 Prayer Ridge Rd

Date

Event

Price

CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4060046

Sep 28, 2023

Sold

$850,000

$236/sq ft

Aug 22, 2023

Contingent

—

Aug 15, 2023

Listed

$835,000

$231/sq ft

CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #NCM505356

Feb 1, 2012

Sold

$410,000

$114/sq ft

Aug 23, 2011

Listed

$449,000

$124/sq ft

10 k PRICE DROP! NEWER Craftsman meets Contemporary is this beautiful MT home. Park like setting w/ koi pond, established landscaping & unsurpassed MT views. Beautiful custom interior details, Fireplaces on 2 levels, cherry cabinetry. Covered porch & decks. Lower level has apartment/in-law suite w/ kitchen & bath. Also separate Artist Studio/ Workshop-w/ heat, water. Make this your primary or vacation home. 20 mins to Asheville

Public Records

Jun 25, 2004

Sold

$45,000

$12/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,214 (+4.3%)

$70,300 + $526,100

$596,400

2024

$4,041 (+17.2%)

$70,300 + $526,100

$596,400

2023

$3,448 (+1.6%)

$70,300 + $526,100

$596,400

2022

$3,395

$60,300 + $476,000

$536,300

2021

$3,395 (−0.8%)

$60,300 + $476,000

$536,300

2020

$3,421

$60,300 + $476,000

$536,300

2019

$3,421 (+4.7%)

$60,300 + $447,200

$507,500

2018

$3,268

$60,300 + $447,200

$507,500

2017

$3,268 (+12.3%)

$60,300 + $447,200

$507,500

2016

$2,911

$60,300 + $447,200

$507,500

2015

$2,911

$60,300 + $350,400

$410,700

2014

$2,911

$60,300 + $350,400

$410,700

Tax history for 16 Prayer Ridge Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,214 (+4.3%)

$70,300 + $526,100

$596,400

2024

$4,041 (+17.2%)

$70,300 + $526,100

$596,400

2023

$3,448 (+1.6%)

$70,300 + $526,100

$596,400

2022

$3,395

$60,300 + $476,000

$536,300

2021

$3,395 (−0.8%)

$60,300 + $476,000

$536,300

2020

$3,421

$60,300 + $476,000

$536,300

2019

$3,421 (+4.7%)

$60,300 + $447,200

$507,500

2018

$3,268

$60,300 + $447,200

$507,500

2017

$3,268 (+12.3%)

$60,300 + $447,200

$507,500

2016

$2,911

$60,300 + $447,200

$507,500

2015

$2,911

$60,300 + $350,400

$410,700

2014

$2,911

$60,300 + $350,400

$410,700

*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

Baths

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2.66 Acres

Year renovated

2004

Sq. Ft.

2,993

Year built

2004

Style

Other

County

Buncombe County

APN

969821035800000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.

R-LD

Low-Density Residential District

The R-LD Low-Density Residential District is primarily intended to provide locations for low-density residential and related-type development in areas where topographic or other constraints preclude intense urban development. These areas are not likely to have public water and sewer services available, and the minimum required lot area will be one acre unless additional land area is required for adequate sewage disposal. These are environmentally sensitive areas that are characterized by one or more of the following conditions: Steep slopes, fragile soils, or flooding.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Public service
Cemetery
Housing-Mobile home park

Jul 6, 2026 • Final

Residential combo

Generator

Mar 13, 2023 • Final

Residential combo

Perform a like-for-like replacement of a dual fuel heating and air conditioning system.

HVAC

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Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Driveway

Interior

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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Upper: 1
# of Bedrooms: Main: 2
# of Bedrooms: Basement: 1
# of Bedrooms: Second Living Quarters: 0
# of Bedrooms: 4

Bathroom Information
# of Half Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths: Upper: 2
# of Full Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths (Total): 3
# of Half Baths (Total): 1

Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Lower Level, Main Level, Multiple Locations

Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Apartment, Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Interior Entry, Storage Space, Walk-Out Access

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Propane, Wood Burning

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Heat Pump, Zoned
Cooling Information: Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump, Zoned

Interior Features
Room Count: 10
Interior Features: Attic Stairs Pulldown
Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Oven, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Wood
Roof: Shingle

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch
Exterior Features: Outdoor Shower

Property Information
Development Status: Completed
Second Living Quarters: Exterior Not Connected,Guest House,Separate Entrance,Separate Kitchen Facilities,Separate Living Quarters
Other Equipment: Generator, Surround Sound
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning Specification: R-LD

Lot Information
Lot Features: Hilly, Private, Sloped, Wooded, Views, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 2.66
Lot Size Units: Acres
Elevation: 4000
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Gravel, Paved
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Utilities: Propane

Location

HOA Information
Association Name: Fairview Forest HOA
HOA Subject To Dues: Mandatory
HOA Subject To: Required
Association Fee: $1,273
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Annual Expense: 1273.00

School Information
Elementary School: Unspecified
Middle Or Junior High School: AC Reynolds
High School: AC Reynolds

Location Information
Directions: From downtown - I-240 East to 74A to Fairview. Take a left on Old Fort Rd. Go 2 miles to Wrights Cove Rd. on left. Take Wrights Cove into Fairview Forest. Go to very top of Mtn. and take right on Prayer Ridge Road.

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,993
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.66 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 2004
Year Renovated: 2004
County: Buncombe County
APN: 969821035800000

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026

Other

Auction Information
Is Auction: 0

Listing Information
Exception YN: 0

Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 3608
Living Area: 3035
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,309
Below Grade Finished Area: 726
Sq. Ft. Upper: 940
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1369
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Second Living Quarters Heated Living Area: 573
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Levels: Two

Around this home

Schools

Fairview Elementary

Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.8mi

8/10

Cane Creek Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.7mi

7/10

A C Reynolds High

Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 5.3mi

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

0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

1/10 Heat Factor

0 hot days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

5 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years

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Fairview, NC • 28730

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Estimated sale price

$767,000 – $928,000

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Home values near 16 Prayer Ridge Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
42 Prayer Ridge, Fairview, NC 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1656 Sq. Ft.	$527,473
22 Prayer Ridge, Fairview, NC 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 5180 Sq. Ft.	$1,404,561

Address	Redfin Estimate
32 Prayer Ridge, Fairview, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2041 Sq. Ft.	$603,392
680 Fairview Forest Drive, Fairview, NC 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4846 Sq. Ft.	$815,584

Address	Redfin Estimate
4 Prayer Ridge, Fairview, NC 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2300 Sq. Ft.	$573,189
615 Fairview Forest Drive, Fairview, NC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2037 Sq. Ft.	$631,087

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