Unique Mini Farm close to town! 1844 House has 5 beds, 3 baths, and completely remodeled in the early 1980's! This property has 2 ponds, a stream, 5+ stall barn w/ guest house and carport, blueberry bushes,green house, and guest house on 2.75 acres. Endless possibilities for mini farm, sub development, rental opportunity, or just make this your next mini estate. Conveniently located just minutes from shopping, groceries, schools, and Warren Wilson college.
Single-familyProperty Type
1844Year Built
2.75 acresLot Size
$187Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by Donette Moore-Douglass• Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Downtown
Bought with Hadley Goodman Cropp• Asheville Realty Group
*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
4
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.72 Acres
Year renovated
1844
Sq. Ft.
3,148
Year built
1844
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
968935156200000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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
Mar 6, 2020 • 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.
Second Living Quarters: Guest House,Separate Entrance,Separate Kitchen Facilities,Separate Living Quarters,Separate Utilities
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Orchard(s), Level, Pasture, Paved, Sloped, Stream/Creek
Lot Size Area: 2.75
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
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: Hwy 70 East to Lf on Warren Wilson Road, continue onto Bee Tree Road to # 551 on the left at the corner of Riddle Road, Driveway on Riddle Road.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,148
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.72 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1844
Year Renovated: 1844
County: Buncombe County
APN: 968935156200000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 3397
Sq. Ft. Upper: 1242
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 2155
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Second Living Quarters Heated Living Area: 500
Building Area Total: 3397
Foundation Details: Pier & Beam
Structure Type: 2 Story
Around this home
Schools
W D Williams Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
4/10
Charles D Owen Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi
5/10
Charles D Owen High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
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
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Estimated sale price
$605,000 – $733,000
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