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Off market nov 2018 for $250K

$392,059

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,038/mo

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2 ba

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1,560

sq ft

280 New Salem Rd, Swannanoa, NC 28778

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Whether you’re looking for a primary home or a vacation home, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath remodeled home has it all. This private home sits on a hill that offers winter views with two decks and a patio. Inside you will find vaulted ceilings, lots of natural sunlight, detailed brick that gives unique character along with a “cave/bathroom”. Don't miss the spectacular see-thru fireplace between the living room and the great room (which has a wet bar.) Other amenities include a 2-car garage, potential public sewer available - per MSD, partial basement, and a tankless water heater. A convenient location in Swannanoa located between Asheville and Black Mountain that offers great outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, swimming, and fishing within minutes to Warren Wilson College.

Single-familyProperty Type

1973Year Built

0.54 acresLot Size

$251Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Scott Browne • Keller Williams Professionals

Listed by • Keller Williams Professionals

Bought with Rich Brownstein • Keller Williams Professionals

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•Source:CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3392977

Redfin Estimate

$392,059

$142K since sold in November 2018$3,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 6% lower than the average sale price ($417K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$422,975
A
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B
3 beds2 baths1,696 sq ft
35 Upper Moffitt Rd, Asheville, NC 28805
SOLD BY REDFIN MAR 27, 2026
$399,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,400 sq ft
613 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa, NC 28778
SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$335,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,764 sq ft
215 Old US 70 Hwy E, Swannanoa, NC 28711
SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$352,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,317 sq ft
64 Pleasant Ridge Dr, Asheville, NC 28805
SOLD OCT 29, 2025
$490,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,609 sq ft
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Market trends in 28778, NC

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

97.8%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$439K

$690 MoM

Avg. days on market

67d

2 days MoM

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5 MoM

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Sale history for 280 New Salem Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Nov 1, 2018

Sold

$250,500

$161/sq ft

CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3392977

Nov 1, 2018

Sold

$250,024

$160/sq ft

Sep 17, 2018

Contingent

—

Sep 5, 2018

Price Changed

$265,000

$170/sq ft

Aug 1, 2018

Listed

$269,000

$172/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 19, 2016

Sold

$248,500

$159/sq ft

NCMMLS #3165358

Jul 19, 2016

Price Changed

$248,500

$159/sq ft

Jul 19, 2016

Sold

$248,500

$159/sq ft

May 26, 2016

Contingent

—

May 26, 2016

Delisted

—

May 4, 2016

Price Changed

$254,900

$163/sq ft

Apr 11, 2016

Listed

$269,000

$172/sq ft

Apr 11, 2016

Listed

$254,900

$163/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 29, 2014

Sold

$150,000

$96/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 13, 2006

Sold

$200,000

$128/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 30, 2006

Sold

$133,000

$85/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,910 (+5.9%)

$38,900 + $235,300

$274,200

2024

$1,803 (+3.1%)

$38,900 + $235,300

$274,200

2023

$1,749 (+1.6%)

$38,900 + $235,300

$274,200

2022

$1,722

$38,900 + $235,300

$274,200

2021

$1,722 (+10.3%)

$38,900 + $235,300

$274,200

2020

$1,561

$38,900 + $235,300

$274,200

2019

$1,561 (−0.2%)

$38,900 + $194,400

$233,300

2018

$1,564 (+0.1%)

$38,900 + $194,900

$233,800

2017

$1,562 (+19.0%)

$38,900 + $194,900

$233,800

2016

$1,312

$38,900 + $194,900

$233,800

2015

$1,312 (+33.2%)

$29,400 + $149,700

$179,100

2014

$985

$29,400 + $150,100

$179,500

Tax history for 280 New Salem Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,910 (+5.9%)

$38,900 + $235,300

$274,200

2024

$1,803 (+3.1%)

$38,900 + $235,300

$274,200

2023

$1,749 (+1.6%)

$38,900 + $235,300

$274,200

2022

$1,722

$38,900 + $235,300

$274,200

2021

$1,722 (+10.3%)

$38,900 + $235,300

$274,200

2020

$1,561

$38,900 + $235,300

$274,200

2019

$1,561 (−0.2%)

$38,900 + $194,400

$233,300

2018

$1,564 (+0.1%)

$38,900 + $194,900

$233,800

2017

$1,562 (+19.0%)

$38,900 + $194,900

$233,800

2016

$1,312

$38,900 + $194,900

$233,800

2015

$1,312 (+33.2%)

$29,400 + $149,700

$179,100

2014

$985

$29,400 + $150,100

$179,500

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.54 Acres

Year renovated

1973

Sq. Ft.

1,581

Year built

1973

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Buncombe County

APN

968902900600000

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
Parking Features: Attached Garage, Driveway, Garage - 2 Car

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom 1 Level: Main
Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Room 1 Beds Total: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Bathroom 1 Level: Main
Bathroom 2 Level: Main
Room 1 Baths Full: 2

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Bathroom(s),Bedroom(s),Dining Area,Kitchen,Laundry,Living Room,Master Bedroom

Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level
Laundry Room Level: Main

Dining Room Information
Dining Area Level: Main

Kitchen Information
Kitchen Level: Main

Living Room Information
Living Room Level: Main

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: See Through

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Heat Pump, Heat Pump
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 523
Sq. Ft. Unheated Basement: 523

Interior Features
Room Type: Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Dining Area, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2
Interior Features: Cable Available, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Wet Bar
Appliances: Ceiling Fan(s), Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Carpet, Wood

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Brick, Hardboard Siding

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Fence

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Features: Private, Sloped, Winter View, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 0.54
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Publically Maintained Road: 1

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank, Other
Water Heater Information: Propane

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: Exit 55 on I-40 East, Left off exit, turn right onto US 70, go 1.7 miles to Left onto Warren Wilson College Rd, quick Right onto New Salem Rd, go .8 miles, house is up the hill on the left.

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,581
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.54 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1973
Year Renovated: 1973
County: Buncombe County
APN: 968902900600000

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026

Other

Home Information
Living Area: 1560
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1560
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 1560
Foundation Details: Basement
Structure Type: 1 Story Basement

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Schools

W D Williams Elementary

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi

4/10

Charles D Owen Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.1mi

5/10

Charles D Owen High

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.4mi

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

4/10 Heat Factor

9 days above 91° expected this year, 26 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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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

$373,000 – $451,000

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Home values near 280 New Salem Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
320 New Salem Rd, Swannanoa, NC 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 912 Sq. Ft.	$260,723
291 New Salem Rd, Swannanoa, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1224 Sq. Ft.	$233,823

Address	Redfin Estimate
310 New Salem Rd, Swannanoa, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1075 Sq. Ft.	$311,459
300 New Salem Rd, Swannanoa, NC 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1008 Sq. Ft.	$282,561

Address	Redfin Estimate
287 New Salem Rd, Swannanoa, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 938 Sq. Ft.	$168,347
299 New Salem Rd, Swannanoa, NC - Beds \| - Baths \| 1144 Sq. Ft.	$216,242

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