Lot: 12 Caperton Point Rd #12, Swannanoa, NC 28778
About this home
Discover Your Mountain Sanctuary in High Hickory, Swannanoa, North Carolina! An unparalleled opportunity awaits to build your custom mountain residence on this expansive 1.71-acre lot, perched nearly 3,500 feet above the valley floor. Nestled within the coveted Laurel Acres community, this property offers a prime location perfectly situated between the vibrant towns of Asheville and Black Mountain, ensuring year-round access to breathtaking panoramic mountain vistas. High Hickory, a sparsely populated enclave within Buncombe County, boasts fewer than 70 homesites across its sprawling 450+ acres. This low-density setting provides the ultimate in secluded tranquility, offering a true sense of being "off the grid" while maintaining convenient access to a major city and airport within approximately 20 minutes. Immerse yourself in nature's embrace with abundant opportunities for exploration right outside your door, including scenic hiking trails, pristine natural streams, and cascading waterfalls. Whether you envision a peaceful full-time haven or a private escape to enjoy the splendor of the outdoors, this lot provides the perfect foundation for your dream mountain retreat. Envision your future home and begin your mountain living journey today!
Vacant landProperty Type
1.71 acresLot Size
$43,860Price/Acres
Listed by Susan Fossett• Keller Williams South Park
Sale and tax history for Lot: 12 Caperton Point Rd #12
Sale History
Tax History
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CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4310970
Oct 9, 2025
Listed
$75,000
Oct 8, 2025
Coming Soon
$75,000
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
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Last updated by owner on Oct 8, 2025.
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
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
3 days above 96° expected this year, 7 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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Swannanoa, NC • 28778
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78/ 100
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There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for Lot: 12 Caperton Point Rd #12
$66,969
$8,031 under list price of $75K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $40K to $720K.