Cute 2 BR, 2 bath home near Warren Wilson college, level 6.47 acres of land, mostly pasture, tons of frontage on Swannanoa River, large sheds, greenhouse, sold as is.
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
6.47 acresLot Size
$354Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jim Buff• Keller Williams Professionals
Bought with Jim Buff• Keller Williams Professionals
Cute 2 BR, 2 bath home near Warren Wilson college, level 6.47 acres of land, mostly pasture, tons of frontage on Swannanoa River, large sheds, greenhouse, sold as is.
Public Records
Oct 25, 2005
Sold
$268,000
$229/sq ft
Public Records
May 6, 1998
Sold
$140,000
$120/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,269 (+3.1%)
$8,000 + $174,100
$182,100
2024
$1,230 (−4.6%)
$8,000 + $174,100
$182,100
2023
$1,289 (+1.6%)
$23,000 + $164,100
$187,100
2022
$1,269
$38,000 + $164,100
$202,100
2021
$1,269 (+6.4%)
$38,000 + $164,100
$202,100
2020
$1,193
$38,000 + $164,100
$202,100
2019
$1,193
$38,000 + $140,300
$178,300
2018
$1,193 (+0.1%)
$38,000 + $140,300
$178,300
2017
$1,191 (+13.6%)
$38,000 + $140,300
$178,300
2016
$1,048 (+6.1%)
$38,000 + $140,300
$178,300
2015
$988
$34,800 + $108,200
$143,000
2014
$988
$34,800 + $100,100
$134,900
Tax history for 488 Bee Tree Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,269 (+3.1%)
$8,000 + $174,100
$182,100
2024
$1,230 (−4.6%)
$8,000 + $174,100
$182,100
2023
$1,289 (+1.6%)
$23,000 + $164,100
$187,100
2022
$1,269
$38,000 + $164,100
$202,100
2021
$1,269 (+6.4%)
$38,000 + $164,100
$202,100
2020
$1,193
$38,000 + $164,100
$202,100
2019
$1,193
$38,000 + $140,300
$178,300
2018
$1,193 (+0.1%)
$38,000 + $140,300
$178,300
2017
$1,191 (+13.6%)
$38,000 + $140,300
$178,300
2016
$1,048 (+6.1%)
$38,000 + $140,300
$178,300
2015
$988
$34,800 + $108,200
$143,000
2014
$988
$34,800 + $100,100
$134,900
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.32 Acres
Year renovated
1953
Sq. Ft.
1,122
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
968935911100000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
R-2
Residential District
The R-2 Residential District is primarily intended to provide locations for 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. These areas will usually be adjacent to R-1 Residential Districts, will provide suitable areas for residential subdivisions requiring public water and sewer services, and in order to help maintain the present character of R-1 districts, will not allow manufactured home parks.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Public service
Library
Recreation
Cemetery
Apr 19, 2013 • Final
Plumbing
Plumbing
Apr 18, 2013 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
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.
Directions: I-40 to Exit 55 (Oteen), Left off exit, Right on US-70, go 1.7 miles to Left onto Warren Wilson Rd. go 2.8 miles to Right onto Bee Tree Rd, go .3 miles to Bee Tree Rd on Right.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,122
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 1953
County: Buncombe County
APN: 968935911100000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 1169
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1169
Building Area Total: 1169
Foundation Details: Basement Garage Door, Basement
Structure Type: 1 Story Basement
Around this home
Schools
W D Williams Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
4/10
Charles D Owen Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi
5/10
Charles D Owen High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
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
10 days above 95° expected this year, 27 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
$393,000 – $476,000
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