Experience Peaceful Mountain Living Between Asheville & Black Mountain at a Price You Can Afford. Nestled above the quiet roads of Swannanoa Valley, this beautifully maintained, one-owner home offers the perfect balance of modern upgrades and serene surroundings. Quick access to dining, hiking, schools, and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Thoughtfully updated for effortless living, this one-level home features a sunlit eat-in kitchen with custom countertops, backsplash, and updated hardware that flows into a matching accent wall. The smart split-bedroom layout offers privacy for the primary suite, complete with an en-suite bath, while three additional bedrooms provide flex space for family, guests, or home office. Just minutes from Warren Wilson College, Montreat, Artspace, ACA, CD Owen Park, and the Swannanoa River. This is more than a home; it’s a peaceful mountain escape with views and no restrictons and convenience around the corner. Come experience it for yourself. No damage from Helene.
Single-familyProperty Type
1976Year Built
0.35 acresLot Size
$290Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Alexandra Schrank• RE/MAX Executive
Contact: brokeralexandra@gmail.com
Bought with Greg Branson• CENTURY 21 Mountain Lifestyles
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.35 Acres
Year renovated
1976
Sq. Ft.
1,300
Year built
1976
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
968901943100000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 30, 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
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Main: 4
# of Bedrooms: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 2
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Room 1 Information
Room Level: Main
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Mud Room, Inside, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Central
Cooling Information: Electric
Interior Features
Room Count: 1
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator
Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Brick Partial, Wood
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Fire Pit
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
Zoning: R-1
Zoning Specification: RES 0-3
Lot Information
Lot Features: Private, Wooded, Views
Lot Size Area: 0.35
Lot Size Units: Acres
Elevation: 2000
Road Surface Type: Concrete, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Wired Internet Available
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: Short Term Rental Allowed
HOA Information
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: GPS/ I-240 E Head east toward Swannanoa, take exit 55, turn left onto Porters Cove , then turn right onto Tunnel, continue down tunnel rd, turn left onto New Salem Rd, house on the right
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,300
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: 1976
County: Buncombe County
APN: 968901943100000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1244
Living Area: 1244
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,244
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1244
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
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
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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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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
$343,000 – $415,000
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