What an oasis of a yard! 2BR/1BA cottage w basement down a country cove in Swannanoa. Awesome flat 1.42 acre lot with fencing, perfect for dogs to roam free! Perfect yard for children,play equipment,a garden,pets.Huge walnut and other mature trees,blueberry bushes, and other vegetation.Small creek travels along northern property line.Near Warren Wilson College.Adjoining lot also available.
Single-familyProperty Type
1935Year Built
1.42 acresLot Size
$360Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Beverly Young• Keller Williams Professionals
Bought with Benjamin Ford• Mountain Vista Properties
What an oasis of a yard! 2BR/1BA cottage w basement down a country cove in Swannanoa. Awesome flat 1.42 acre lot with fencing, perfect for dogs to roam free! Perfect yard for children, play equipment, a garden, pets. Huge walnut and other mature trees, blueberry bushes, and other vegetation. Small creek travels along northern property line. Near Warren Wilson College. Adjoining lot also available.
Public Records
Nov 30, 2001
Sold
$90,500
$108/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 1, 1995
Sold
$58,000
$69/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 1, 1981
Sold
$32,500
$39/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,217 (+5.9%)
$65,800 + $108,900
$174,700
2024
$1,149 (+3.1%)
$65,800 + $108,900
$174,700
2023
$1,115 (+1.6%)
$65,800 + $108,900
$174,700
2022
$1,097
$65,800 + $108,900
$174,700
2021
$1,097 (+2.9%)
$65,800 + $108,900
$174,700
2020
$1,066
$65,800 + $108,900
$174,700
2019
$1,066
$65,800 + $93,500
$159,300
2018
$1,066 (+0.1%)
$65,800 + $93,500
$159,300
2017
$1,064 (+20.1%)
$65,800 + $93,500
$159,300
2016
$886 (−5.2%)
$65,800 + $93,500
$159,300
2015
$935
$45,500 + $75,400
$120,900
2014
$935
$45,500 + $82,100
$127,600
Tax history for 65 Riddle Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,217 (+5.9%)
$65,800 + $108,900
$174,700
2024
$1,149 (+3.1%)
$65,800 + $108,900
$174,700
2023
$1,115 (+1.6%)
$65,800 + $108,900
$174,700
2022
$1,097
$65,800 + $108,900
$174,700
2021
$1,097 (+2.9%)
$65,800 + $108,900
$174,700
2020
$1,066
$65,800 + $108,900
$174,700
2019
$1,066
$65,800 + $93,500
$159,300
2018
$1,066 (+0.1%)
$65,800 + $93,500
$159,300
2017
$1,064 (+20.1%)
$65,800 + $93,500
$159,300
2016
$886 (−5.2%)
$65,800 + $93,500
$159,300
2015
$935
$45,500 + $75,400
$120,900
2014
$935
$45,500 + $82,100
$127,600
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.42 Acres
Year renovated
1935
Sq. Ft.
840
Year built
1935
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
968935791500000
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.
Appliances: Ceiling Fan(s), Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator
Flooring: Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Fence
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Orchard(s), Level, Paved, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 1.42
Road Surface Type: None
Publically Maintained Road: 1
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
School Information
Elementary School: WD Williams
Middle Or Junior High School: Charles D Owen
High School: Charles D Owen
Location Information
Directions: 70 East to left on Warren Wilson Road. Pass college and continue straight at Bee Tree Road (do not turn onto Bee Tree Road). Turn left onto Riddle Road. House around the curve on the right.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 840
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.42 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: 1935
County: Buncombe County
APN: 968935791500000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 840
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 840
Building Area Total: 840
Foundation Details: Basement
Structure Type: 1 Story Basement
Around this home
Schools
W D Williams Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
4/10
Charles D Owen Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi
5/10
Charles D Owen High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
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
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Estimated sale price
$288,000 – $348,000
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