Stunning custom built home in one of the prettiest areas of the Swannanoa Valley. Home is nestled on a 4.75 acre private lot with mature trees and amazing views. Close to Warren Wilson College and numerous walking trails. It is just a short distance to Asheville, Black Mountain and the Blue Ridge Parkway. This home sits atop a beautiful grassy knoll, which allows a full 360 degree winter view while standing on the full length front deck. It is accompanied by a beautiful yard, flowers and garden. Inside is a warm and inviting home with its open great room, wood burning fireplace and immaculate kitchen with granite countertop and beautiful maple cabinets. Solid oak adorns the floors, showcased by a walnut outer edge inlay.Two master suites have generous walk-in closets, one with a shower and the second with a deep soaking tub . Seller thought of everything, even an elevator that provides easy access to and from the vast basement storage area and 2 car garage. Impeccable and Impressive!
Single-familyProperty Type
2014Year Built
4.75 acresLot Size
$447Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Katherine Lawing• Lantern Realty & Development
Bought with Cathy Carter• Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Downtown
Very private hilltop setting near Warren Wilson College. Mature hardwoods, potential western views. 240 SF outbldg/workshop. Long frontage on paved Davidson Rd. Very livable, interior just needs little TLC. New septic system. Kerosene monitor plu elect heat. Brick FP. Age from appraisal. This is a real gem. Aggressively priced to sell "AS Is" and settle estate.
Public Records
Sep 29, 2004
Sold
$240,000
$139/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,681 (+5.9%)
$110,800 + $417,600
$528,400
2024
$3,475 (+3.1%)
$110,800 + $417,600
$528,400
2023
$3,371 (+21.9%)
$110,800 + $417,600
$528,400
2022
$2,766
$110,800 + $417,600
$528,400
2021
$2,766 (+5.6%)
$113,100 + $327,300
$440,400
2020
$2,620
$113,100 + $327,300
$440,400
2019
$2,620 (+90.9%)
$113,100 + $278,500
$391,600
2018
$1,372 (+0.1%)
$113,100 + $92,000
$205,100
2017
$1,370 (+27.7%)
$113,100 + $92,000
$205,100
2016
$1,073
$113,100 + $92,000
$205,100
2015
$1,073 (+87.3%)
$78,300 + $68,100
$146,400
2014
$573
$78,300
Tax history for 11 Charlie Riddle Ln
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,681 (+5.9%)
$110,800 + $417,600
$528,400
2024
$3,475 (+3.1%)
$110,800 + $417,600
$528,400
2023
$3,371 (+21.9%)
$110,800 + $417,600
$528,400
2022
$2,766
$110,800 + $417,600
$528,400
2021
$2,766 (+5.6%)
$113,100 + $327,300
$440,400
2020
$2,620
$113,100 + $327,300
$440,400
2019
$2,620 (+90.9%)
$113,100 + $278,500
$391,600
2018
$1,372 (+0.1%)
$113,100 + $92,000
$205,100
2017
$1,370 (+27.7%)
$113,100 + $92,000
$205,100
2016
$1,073
$113,100 + $92,000
$205,100
2015
$1,073 (+87.3%)
$78,300 + $68,100
$146,400
2014
$573
$78,300
*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
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4.71 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,886
Year built
2018
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
968912441100000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
R-2
Residential District
The R-2 Residential District is primarily intended to provide locations for 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. These areas will usually be adjacent to R-1 Residential Districts, will provide suitable areas for residential subdivisions requiring public water and sewer services, and in order to help maintain the present character of R-1 districts, will not allow manufactured home parks.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Public service
Library
Recreation
Cemetery
Jun 2, 2025 • Final
Residential combo
Electrical
HVAC
Sep 8, 2023 • Final
Residential solar - roof-mounted
Add more solar photovoltaic modules to an existing system.
Electrical
Solar
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
SqFt Garage: 858
Parking Features: Basement, Garage - 2 Car, Garage Door Opener
Other Parking: 2 car garage inside basement, 2 concrete parking spaces, open gravel space
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level, Closet
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Heat Pump, Heat Pump
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 874
Sq. Ft. Unheated Basement: 874
Interior Features
Interior Features: Elevator, Open Floorplan, Skylight(s), Tray Ceiling, Walk-in Closet(s)
Doors Windows: g-Insulated Door(s),Insulated Windows
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared, Green Area, Level, Private, Sloped, Wooded, Views, Winter View, Year Round View
Lot Size Area: 4.75
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public, Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Unspecified
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Unspecified
Location Information
Directions: From I 40 take Exit 55 , take an immediate left and right onto US70. Left on New Salem and a right onto Charlie Riddle. First drive on right is driveway to home. Only one sign at the bottom of property, (New Salem Rd.)
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,886
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4.71 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2018
Year Renovated: —
County: Buncombe County
APN: 968912441100000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Home Information
Total Primary HLA: 1732
Living Area: 1732
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1732
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 1732
Foundation Details: Basement, Block
Structure Type: One Story Basement
Around this home
Schools
W D Williams Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
4/10
Charles D Owen Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi
5/10
Charles D Owen High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi
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
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
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Swannanoa, NC • 28778
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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.
8.7 hrs
5.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$736,000 – $891,000
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