Private and quiet end lot with gentle slope leading to steeper mature trees, Generous 1BR & 1BA with 1140 SF of comfortable living all on 5.8 acres! Great mini-farm possibility. Or, live in house while building another on likely sites beyond existing structure. Creek through property. 16x16 outbuilding for shop/storage. Subdivisions, mobile & manufactured allowed. Excellent rental history, previous 5 years uninterrupted. City water.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
5.8 acresLot Size
$309Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Andrew Pulsifer• Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Biltmore Park
Bought with Libby Collina• Keller Williams Mtn Partners, LLC
Private and quiet end lot with gentle slope leading to steeper mature trees, Generous 1BR & 1BA with 1140 SF of comfortable living all on 5.8 acres! Great mini-farm possibility. Or, live in house while building another on likely sites beyond existing structure. Creek through property. 16x16 outbuilding for shop/storage. Subdivisions, mobile & manufactured allowed. Excellent rental history, previous 5 years uninterrupted. City water.
Public Records
Mar 18, 1997
Sold
$90,000
$79/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 25, 1992
Sold
$75,000
$66/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,466 (+5.9%)
$92,100 + $118,300
$210,400
2024
$1,384 (+3.1%)
$92,100 + $118,300
$210,400
2023
$1,342 (+1.6%)
$92,100 + $118,300
$210,400
2022
$1,321
$92,100 + $118,300
$210,400
2021
$1,321 (+3.1%)
$92,100 + $118,300
$210,400
2020
$1,282
$92,100 + $118,300
$210,400
2019
$1,282 (−1.0%)
$92,100 + $99,500
$191,600
2018
$1,295 (+0.2%)
$92,100 + $101,500
$193,600
2017
$1,293 (+14.3%)
$92,100 + $101,500
$193,600
2016
$1,131 (−1.7%)
$92,100 + $101,500
$193,600
2015
$1,150
$71,700 + $82,600
$154,300
2014
$1,150
$71,700 + $85,200
$156,900
Tax history for 245 Riddle Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,466 (+5.9%)
$92,100 + $118,300
$210,400
2024
$1,384 (+3.1%)
$92,100 + $118,300
$210,400
2023
$1,342 (+1.6%)
$92,100 + $118,300
$210,400
2022
$1,321
$92,100 + $118,300
$210,400
2021
$1,321 (+3.1%)
$92,100 + $118,300
$210,400
2020
$1,282
$92,100 + $118,300
$210,400
2019
$1,282 (−1.0%)
$92,100 + $99,500
$191,600
2018
$1,295 (+0.2%)
$92,100 + $101,500
$193,600
2017
$1,293 (+14.3%)
$92,100 + $101,500
$193,600
2016
$1,131 (−1.7%)
$92,100 + $101,500
$193,600
2015
$1,150
$71,700 + $82,600
$154,300
2014
$1,150
$71,700 + $85,200
$156,900
*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
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.8 Acres
Year renovated
1983
Sq. Ft.
1,140
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
968958822400000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
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.
Lot Features: Private, Sloped, Steep Slope, Waterfront, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 5.8
Road Surface Type: Circular, Gravel
Publically Maintained Road: 1
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
School Information
Elementary School: WD Williams
Middle Or Junior High School: Charles D Owen
High School: Charles D Owen
Location Information
Directions: From Route 70 east, left at Warren Wilson Road (at Shell gas station), drive 3.1 miles to left at Riddle Road (Just prior to Swannanoa Fire Dept on right). Continue 7/10ths of mile to end. Gravel drive is right of orange metal gate. See sign.
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,140
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5.8 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1983
County: Buncombe County
APN: 968958822400000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 1140
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1140
Building Area Total: 1140
Foundation Details: Block, Crawl Space
Structure Type: 1 Story
Around this home
Schools
W D Williams Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
4/10
Charles D Owen Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
5/10
Charles D Owen High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
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
3/10 Heat Factor
9 days above 95° 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.
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Estimated sale price
$335,000 – $406,000
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