Breathtaking mountain vistas from nearly every room — welcome to 65 Lawson Ridge, a beautifully maintained Cape Cod retreat nestled in a peaceful country setting just 10 miles from downtown Asheville. Set on a private, oversized 0.99-acre lot in the tranquil Lawson Ridge community, this exceptional home captures approximately 280-degree year-round Blue Ridge Mountain views. Thoughtfully updated and meticulously cared for, the home offers the perfect balance of comfort, functionality, and scenic beauty. Recent improvements include a new roof and skylight (2025), two newer heat pumps (2021), and a full suite of kitchen appliances (2024), providing peace of mind and modern convenience. Designed for both everyday living and effortless entertaining, the main level features a welcoming two-story vaulted foyer, abundant natural light, and a flowing floor plan. The spacious family room with vaulted ceilings and a gas fireplace creates a warm and inviting atmosphere, while the formal dining room and open kitchen offer generous gathering spaces for family and friends. The kitchen showcases a stylish shiplap island, breakfast nook, stainless steel appliances, and updated finishes. Outdoor living is equally inviting. Enjoy your morning coffee on the south-facing covered front porch as the sun rises over the mountains, or host summer evenings on the partially covered back deck overlooking the level, fenced backyard. A firepit area provides the perfect setting for cool mountain nights under the stars. Upstairs, all bedrooms are privately situated, including the oversized primary suite featuring sweeping mountain views, a walk-in closet, and a spacious ensuite bath complete with double vanities, soaking tub, and a walk-in shower with dual shower heads for a spa-like experience. Two additional guest bedrooms — one with long-range mountain views — and a dedicated second-floor laundry room add comfort and convenience.
Single-familyProperty Type
2005Year Built
0.99 acresLot Size
$227Price/Sq.Ft.
$17/moHOA Dues
2 car garageParking
Listed by Elizabeth Putnam• Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty
Est. $2,957 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 65 Lawson Ridge Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4352526
Aug 11, 2026
Sold
$650,000
$227/sq ft
Jul 13, 2026
Contingent
—
May 5, 2026
Price Changed
$660,000
$231/sq ft
Apr 2, 2026
Price Changed
$675,000
$236/sq ft
Mar 6, 2026
Listed
$695,000
$243/sq ft
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3748924
Aug 4, 2021
Sold
$525,000
$183/sq ft
Jun 12, 2021
Contingent
—
Jun 10, 2021
Listed
$525,000
$183/sq ft
Jun 8, 2021
Coming Soon
$525,000
$183/sq ft
+35
Enjoy breathtaking year-round mountain views from almost every angle of this gorgeous home! The interior showcases plenty of natural light throughout. The main level boasts a massive living room complete with vaulted ceilings and stone fireplace, a large kitchen with breakfast nook, a lovely formal dining room, and two flex spaces that would be ideal for an office, craft room, or guest space. All three of the spacious bedrooms are ideally located on the upper level along with the laundry room. The exterior of this property offers a huge, well-maintained yard (part of which was recently fenced in), a large back deck perfect for grilling out or entertaining family and friends, and a fire pit area that is the ideal spot to gather and soak in those glorious mountain views! This is a truly incredible property with so many wonderful features and a short distance to the conveniences of Asheville!
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3667529
Dec 16, 2020
Sold
$462,000
$161/sq ft
Nov 9, 2020
Contingent
—
Oct 2, 2020
Listed
$469,900
$164/sq ft
+34
Live like you're on top of the world with 180 degrees of breathtaking, sweeping mountain views! Enjoy a wonderful outdoor living space with large decks, a huge yard-great for kids & pets and a cozy firepit to gather around with friends and family while watching fall bask over the mountains. This stunning home is abundant in size and offers ample room for the whole family to spread out. Drastic mountain views fill almost every window. Enjoy a wrap around upper driveway for easy access to the main level. Inside you will discover a massive great room illuminated with natural light, vaulted ceilings, a floor to ceiling stone fireplace and recessed lighting. Additional features include a large chefs kitchen w/a breakfast bar & breakfast nook, formal dining room, bonus room/office, oversized master with a custom tiled walk-in shower, soaker tub and dual sinks. 2-car garage and massive storage in the basement. See it today before it's gone tomorrow.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,318 (+4.4%)
$43,100 + $439,900
$483,000
2024
$3,178 (+3.1%)
$43,100 + $439,900
$483,000
2023
$3,083 (+2.5%)
$43,100 + $439,900
$483,000
2022
$3,008 (+3.5%)
$43,100 + $439,900
$483,000
2021
$2,908 (+39.0%)
$43,100 + $435,700
$478,800
2020
$2,092
$43,100 + $419,700
$462,800
2019
$2,092
$32,600 + $280,100
$312,700
2018
$2,092 (−1.5%)
$32,600 + $280,100
$312,700
2017
$2,123 (+7.5%)
$32,600 + $280,100
$312,700
2016
$1,976
$32,600 + $280,100
$312,700
2015
$1,976 (+4.2%)
$32,600 + $233,000
$265,600
2014
$1,896
$32,600 + $233,000
$265,600
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.99 Acres
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
2,724
Year built
2005
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
970163745300000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
OU
Open Use District
The OU Open Use District is established as a district in which all uses are allowed by right, except for certain uses that are regulated as conditional uses so as to ensure that neighborhood impact is mitigated. Additionally, those uses which are specific to the Airport Industry District (AI) are excluded from the OU Open Use District. The neighborhood impact from conditional uses will be mitigated through the use of minimum specific site standards combined with general standards which provide the flexibility to impose a higher level of specific site standards dependent upon the degree of neighborhood impact. No zoning permit shall be required for permitted uses in the OU Open Use District.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Gas station
General retail
Restaurant
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Manufacturing
Warehouse
Hotel / motel
Office
May 24, 2022 • Active
Residential new deck
Addition
ADU
Oct 27, 2021 • Final
Residential combo
Remove and replace the heat pump systems for the main floor and upstairs. Reconnect the electrical service to the new units.
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.
Directions: From Downtown Asheville, take I-240 West, and take a Right on New Leicester Hwy. Drive approximately 7 miles. Turn Right on Lawson Ridge Road. 52 Lawson Ridge is the second to last house on the Right.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,724
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.99 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2005
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Buncombe County
APN: 970163745300000
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.: 2863
Living Area: 2863
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,863
Sq. Ft. Upper: 1097
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1766
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Basement
Levels: Two
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Around this home
6/100 Car-Dependent8/100 Somewhat bikeable
Schools
Places
Transit
Leicester Elementary
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 1.5mi
5/10
Clyde A Erwin Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.8mi
6/10
Clyde A Erwin High
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 4.0mi
2/10
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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
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Leicester, NC • 28748
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.7 hrs
7.2 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$622,000 – $753,000
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