Charming cottage in the heart of Swannanoa. Walk to school from this 3 bedroom 2 ba home featuring hardwood floors, arched doorways, split bedroom, renovated kitchen and baths, beautiful decks overlooking gorgeous mountain views. A large fenced back yard is perfect for your fur babies or to relax or garden. The full basement offers workshop and storage space. Beautiful landscaping sets off the charm of the cottage. One bedroom and bath have a private entrance, deck and separate driveway and could be used for short term rental.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
0.37 acresLot Size
$266Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Mary Cade Mainwaring• Town and Mountain Realty
Bought with Alona Pivovarevich• Keller Williams Professionals
Cute 3 bedroom home in Swannanoa with side patio, creek, basement workshop, 2 driveways, corner lot, hardwood floors, baywindow in the living room, fireplace, and large back yard. Home sits on a level lot with garden space. Home Warranty Included. (Tenants are leasing the home on a month to month basis. Property is partially located in flood zone)
Public Records
Aug 13, 2007
Sold
$162,500
$116/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,094 (+4.2%)
$12,500 + $287,000
$299,500
2024
$2,009 (+3.4%)
$12,500 + $287,000
$299,500
2023
$1,943 (+19.7%)
$27,500 + $277,000
$304,500
2022
$1,623
$27,500 + $277,000
$304,500
2021
$1,623 (+9.5%)
$27,500 + $231,000
$258,500
2020
$1,483
$27,500 + $231,000
$258,500
2019
$1,483
$27,500 + $194,100
$221,600
2018
$1,483 (+0.1%)
$27,500 + $194,100
$221,600
2017
$1,480 (+20.0%)
$27,500 + $194,100
$221,600
2016
$1,234 (+4.0%)
$27,500 + $194,100
$221,600
2015
$1,186
$22,500 + $145,900
$168,400
2014
$1,186
$22,500 + $139,400
$161,900
Tax history for 151 Bee Tree Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,094 (+4.2%)
$12,500 + $287,000
$299,500
2024
$2,009 (+3.4%)
$12,500 + $287,000
$299,500
2023
$1,943 (+19.7%)
$27,500 + $277,000
$304,500
2022
$1,623
$27,500 + $277,000
$304,500
2021
$1,623 (+9.5%)
$27,500 + $231,000
$258,500
2020
$1,483
$27,500 + $231,000
$258,500
2019
$1,483
$27,500 + $194,100
$221,600
2018
$1,483 (+0.1%)
$27,500 + $194,100
$221,600
2017
$1,480 (+20.0%)
$27,500 + $194,100
$221,600
2016
$1,234 (+4.0%)
$27,500 + $194,100
$221,600
2015
$1,186
$22,500 + $145,900
$168,400
2014
$1,186
$22,500 + $139,400
$161,900
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.37 Acres
Year renovated
2006
Sq. Ft.
1,810
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
968981777400000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
R-1
Residential District
The R-1 Residential District is primarily intended to provide locations for single-family and two-family 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. This district is further intended to protect existing subdivisions from encroachment of incompatible land uses, and this district does not allow manufactured home parks.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Infrastructure
Mixed use building
Recreation
Mar 10, 2024 • Active
Residential combo
Install a new heat pump and air handler. An electrician will reconnect the power.
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.
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level, Mountain View, Creek/Stream, Wooded, Year Round View
Lot Size Area: 0.37
Elevation: 2000
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Zoning NCM: R-1
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: No
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: WD Williams
Middle Or Junior High School: Charles D Owen
High School: Charles D Owen
Location Information
Directions: From Asheville and I-40 East, take exit 55 and turn left at the light. Turn right onto Hwy 70 and go 1 1/2 miles to the Shell station and turn left onto Warren Wilson Rd. Go 4 miles to the last. home on the left, just past the schools.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,810
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.37 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 2006
County: Buncombe County
APN: 968981777400000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Home Information
Total Primary HLA: 1400
Living Area: 1400
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1400
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 1400
Foundation Details: Basement, Basement Inside Entrance, Basement Outside Entrance
Structure Type: One Story Basement
Around this home
Schools
W D Williams Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
4/10
Charles D Owen Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
5/10
Charles D Owen High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
3/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 10-14% 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
10 days above 91° expected this year, 28 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
$354,000 – $429,000
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