OFF MARKET

Off market oct 2021 for $229K

$224,278

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,550/mo

•

594

sq ft

61 New Salem Rd, Swannanoa, NC 28778

About this home

This move-in-ready home is perfect for the first-time homebuyer or buyer looking for the ideal investment property. Located just outside of Asheville near Warren Wilson College, this lovely one-bedroom, one-bath, fully furnished cottage has the advantage of being very close to Asheville and downtown Black Mountain but without the city noise or taxes. Set on almost a quarter of an acre, this home's appeal is in the details. From the original hardwood floors to the lovely front porch, there is a lot of charm and practicality in this home.

Single-familyProperty Type

1938Year Built

10,018 sq ftLot Size

$378Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by John Hardie • Premier Sotheby’s International Realty

Bought with Ben Pruette • Premier Sotheby’s International Realty

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•Source:CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3785107

Redfin Estimate

$224,278

$5,072 since sold in October 2021$3,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 22.6% lower than the average sale price ($290K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$379,000
A
2 beds1 bath968 sq ft
48 Hickory Tree Rd, Asheville, NC 28805
SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$240,000
B
2 beds1 bath880 sq ft
135 Jordan Rd, Swannanoa, NC 28778
SOLD SEP 21, 2026
$118,500
C
2 beds1 bath650 sq ft
129 Harrison St, Swannanoa, NC 28778
SOLD FEB 12, 2026
$299,000
D
2 beds1 bath926 sq ft
20 Cardinal Ridge Dr, Asheville, NC 28805
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$350,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,048 sq ft
305 Melody Cir, Swannanoa, NC 28778
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$352,000
F
2 beds1 bath960 sq ft
49 Hickory Tree Rd, Asheville, NC 28805

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Market trends in 28778, NC

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-list price

97.2%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$440K

$129 MoM

Avg. days on market

68d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

8 MoM

New listings for sale

OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 2PM
$425,000
2 beds2.5 baths1,603 sq ft
8 Edelweiss Ln, Swannanoa, NC 28778
NEW 1 DAY AGO
$389,000
2 beds1.5 baths1,335 sq ft
75 Harrison Hill Rd, Swannanoa, NC 28778
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$609,000
3 beds3 baths2,977 sq ft
355 Summer Haven Rd, Swannanoa, NC 28778
$465,000
3 beds2 baths1,741 sq ft
126 Pine Hill Dr, Swannanoa, NC 28778
COMING SOON
$520,000
2 beds2 baths1,552 sq ft
47 Outlook Cir, Swannanoa, NC 28778
$417,500
3 beds2.5 baths1,827 sq ft
28 Viera Dr, Swannanoa, NC 28778
$639,000
3 beds2.5 baths1,826 sq ft
190 Harrison Hill Rd, Swannanoa, NC 28778
3D WALKTHROUGH
$360,000
2 beds2 baths1,519 sq ft
29 Beekeeper Trl, Swannanoa, NC 28778
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$245,000
2 beds1 bath761 sq ft
60 Riddle Rd, Swannanoa, NC 28778
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$519,500
3 beds2 baths1,754 sq ft
58 Outlook Cir, Swannanoa, NC 28778
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Sale history for 61 New Salem Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$798 (+5.9%)

$27,300 + $87,200

$114,500

2024

$753 (+3.1%)

$27,300 + $87,200

$114,500

2023

$731 (+1.6%)

$27,300 + $87,200

$114,500

2022

$719

$27,300 + $87,200

$114,500

2021

$719 (+8.1%)

$27,300 + $87,200

$114,500

2020

$665

$27,300 + $87,200

$114,500

2019

$665

$27,300 + $72,100

$99,400

2018

$665 (+0.1%)

$27,300 + $72,100

$99,400

2017

$664 (+31.0%)

$27,300 + $72,100

$99,400

2016

$507

$27,300 + $72,100

$99,400

2015

$507

$22,400 + $46,900

$69,300

2014

$507

$22,400 + $46,900

$69,300

Tax history for 61 New Salem Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$798 (+5.9%)

$27,300 + $87,200

$114,500

2024

$753 (+3.1%)

$27,300 + $87,200

$114,500

2023

$731 (+1.6%)

$27,300 + $87,200

$114,500

2022

$719

$27,300 + $87,200

$114,500

2021

$719 (+8.1%)

$27,300 + $87,200

$114,500

2020

$665

$27,300 + $87,200

$114,500

2019

$665

$27,300 + $72,100

$99,400

2018

$665 (+0.1%)

$27,300 + $72,100

$99,400

2017

$664 (+31.0%)

$27,300 + $72,100

$99,400

2016

$507

$27,300 + $72,100

$99,400

2015

$507

$22,400 + $46,900

$69,300

2014

$507

$22,400 + $46,900

$69,300

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

10,019 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1938

Sq. Ft.

572

Year built

1938

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Buncombe County

APN

967899281500000

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
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Driveway

Interior

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

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

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Bathroom(s),Bedroom(s),Kitchen,Living Room

Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level

Kitchen Information
Kitchen Level: Main

Living Room Information
Living Room Level: Main

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Kerosene, Wall Unit(s)

Interior Features
Room Type: Bathroom 1, Kitchen, Living Room, Bedroom 1
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring: Linoleum, Tile, Wood

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Porch: Covered,Front

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

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.23
Elevation: 2000
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Zoning NCM: R-1

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Installed
Water Heater Information: Electric

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
Restrictions: None

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

Public facts

Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 572
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: 1938
County: Buncombe County
APN: 967899281500000

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026

Other

Home Information
Total Primary HLA: 594
Living Area: 594
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 594
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 594
Foundation Details: Crawl Space

Around this home

Schools

W D Williams Elementary

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi

4/10

Charles D Owen Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi

5/10

Charles D Owen High

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.8mi

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 93° 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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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

$214,000 – $258,000

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Home values near 61 New Salem Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
73 New Salem Road, Swannanoa, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1456 Sq. Ft.	$216,654
87 New Salem Road, Swannanoa, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1073 Sq. Ft.	$242,838

Address	Redfin Estimate
71 New Salem Road, Swannanoa, NC 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 785 Sq. Ft.	$274,189
50 New Salem Road, Swannanoa, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1708 Sq. Ft.	$394,249

Address	Redfin Estimate
71 New Salem Road Unit 4, Swannanoa, NC 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 748 Sq. Ft.	$265,166
93 New Salem Road, Swannanoa, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 870 Sq. Ft.	$321,956

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