This 3br, 2ba newly renovated home offers a blend of classic charm and modern upgrades. It features an open floor plan that allows for comfortable living. It even has areas suitable for a home office or hobby space. Completely new flooring, updated appliances, and a new HVAC system. Just installed new septic system. Home can be offered as a fully furnished. and it's move-in ready and tastefully decorated! Bedrooms are furnished with king size beds with ample closets. The large dining set is ideal for entertaining. There is plenty of room for entertaining and hanging out by the fireplace or the firepit. The half acre lot offers space for gardening and outdoor play. Located near Charles D. Owen Park, Warren Wilson trails, and the Blue Ridge Parkway are nearby as well as Black Mountain and Asheville's amenities, only a short drive away. Seller is installing a new well and will be completed in the next few weeks.
Investors dream setting on a private 1 acre double lot, this charming house is ready for you to create your ideal home in East Buncombe! The house appears to have excellent bones, and the floor plan is optimal for cosmetic renovations without costly reconfigurations from moving walls. Living primarily on one level, the home offers 3 bedrooms, a welcoming living room, dining room, spacious kitchen, bonus room/office, covered front porch, and large laundry room. The basement has both inside and outside entrances. A large outbuilding can be used for your home workshop, or repurposed into an ADU. Enjoy the outdoors from the enormous and private yard with filtered mountain views that can be enhanced if desired. 2 parcels are included for added investment value with another potential build site. The convenient location is very near Warren Wilson College, along with easy drives to Swannanoa, Black Mountain, and Asheville is only 15 minutes away. Rare opportunity in a well sought-after area!
Public Records
Apr 2, 2004
Sold
$93,500
$49/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,104 (−2.9%)
$24,600 + $277,400
$302,000
2024
$2,165 (+29.6%)
$24,600 + $277,400
$302,000
2023
$1,671 (+1.6%)
$39,600 + $289,700
$329,300
2022
$1,645 (+127.4%)
$39,600 + $222,300
$261,900
2021
$723 (+6.8%)
$39,600 + $222,300
$261,900
2020
$677
$39,600 + $190,700
$230,300
2019
$677
$39,600 + $162,800
$202,400
2018
$677 (+0.1%)
$39,600 + $162,800
$202,400
2017
$676 (+15.6%)
$39,600 + $162,800
$202,400
2016
$585
$39,600 + $162,800
$202,400
2015
$585
$29,800 + $129,900
$159,700
2014
$585
$29,800 + $129,900
$159,700
Tax history for 186 Davidson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,104 (−2.9%)
$24,600 + $277,400
$302,000
2024
$2,165 (+29.6%)
$24,600 + $277,400
$302,000
2023
$1,671 (+1.6%)
$39,600 + $289,700
$329,300
2022
$1,645 (+127.4%)
$39,600 + $222,300
$261,900
2021
$723 (+6.8%)
$39,600 + $222,300
$261,900
2020
$677
$39,600 + $190,700
$230,300
2019
$677
$39,600 + $162,800
$202,400
2018
$677 (+0.1%)
$39,600 + $162,800
$202,400
2017
$676 (+15.6%)
$39,600 + $162,800
$202,400
2016
$585
$39,600 + $162,800
$202,400
2015
$585
$29,800 + $129,900
$159,700
2014
$585
$29,800 + $129,900
$159,700
*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
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.56 Acres
Year renovated
1955
Sq. Ft.
1,925
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
968923311200000
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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Driveway
Other Parking: Large driveway pad for at least 4 cars
Sewer: Septic Installed, Shared Septic, Other - See Remarks
Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Wired Internet Available
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: No Restrictions,Short Term Rental Allowed
Restrictions Description: None
HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: No
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Unspecified
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Unspecified
Location Information
Directions: Take the ramp onto I-240 E and continue on I-240 E. Merge onto I-40 E toward Statesville using the left two lanes. Take exit 55 toward US-70. From there, turn left onto Porters Cove Rd, then make a right onto US-70 E/Tunnel Rd, continuing to follow US-70 E. Finally, turn left onto New Salem Rd, then make a right onto Davidson Rd. Continue down Davidson Rd, and you'll find your destination on the left at 186 Davidson Rd, Swannanoa, NC 28778. Link for G-Maps: https://bit.ly/46WOAmK
Community Information
Pets Allowed: Yes
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,925
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.56 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1955
County: Buncombe County
APN: 968923311200000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Business Information
Other Sq. Ft.: 0
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1925
Living Area: 1925
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,925
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1925
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Second Living Quarters Sq. Ft.: 0
Second Living Quarters Heated Living Area: 0
Foundation Details: Basement
Levels: One
Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Team Information
CoList Team ID: TM100029
CoList Team Key: 44698399
CoList Team Mls Id: dwell
Around this home
Schools
W D Williams Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
4/10
Charles D Owen Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi
5/10
Charles D Owen High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi
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
$502,000 – $607,000
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