Great location , close to schools, shopping, restaurants and more, this adorable house with 2 bedroom, 1 bath and bonus room is waiting for new owner , spacious lot for garden and more. you need to see!!! Not record found for septic tank.
Single-familyProperty Type
1945Year Built
0.59 acresLot Size
$209Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Maria Sorto• Keller Williams Mtn Partners, LLC
Contact: reinamarquez@kw.com
Bought with Rachel Alosky Stark• Keller Williams Professionals
Great location , close to schools, shopping, restaurants and more, this adorable house with 2 bedroom, 1 bath and bonus room is waiting for new owner , spacious lot for garden and more. you need to see!!! Not record found for septic tank.
Public Records
Jan 30, 2006
Sold
$121,000
$83/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 30, 1999
Sold
$74,500
$51/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 9, 1995
Sold
$63,500
$43/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,109 (−11.4%)
$25,700 + $133,500
$159,200
2024
$1,252 (+3.1%)
$25,700 + $133,500
$159,200
2023
$1,215 (+1.6%)
$40,700 + $149,700
$190,400
2022
$1,196
$40,700 + $149,700
$190,400
2021
$1,196 (+7.1%)
$40,700 + $149,700
$190,400
2020
$1,117
$40,700 + $149,700
$190,400
2019
$1,117
$40,700 + $126,200
$166,900
2018
$1,117 (+0.1%)
$40,700 + $126,200
$166,900
2017
$1,115 (+17.7%)
$40,700 + $126,200
$166,900
2016
$947
$40,700 + $126,200
$166,900
2015
$947
$30,400 + $98,800
$129,200
2014
$947
$30,400 + $98,800
$129,200
Tax history for 70 Riddle Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,109 (−11.4%)
$25,700 + $133,500
$159,200
2024
$1,252 (+3.1%)
$25,700 + $133,500
$159,200
2023
$1,215 (+1.6%)
$40,700 + $149,700
$190,400
2022
$1,196
$40,700 + $149,700
$190,400
2021
$1,196 (+7.1%)
$40,700 + $149,700
$190,400
2020
$1,117
$40,700 + $149,700
$190,400
2019
$1,117
$40,700 + $126,200
$166,900
2018
$1,117 (+0.1%)
$40,700 + $126,200
$166,900
2017
$1,115 (+17.7%)
$40,700 + $126,200
$166,900
2016
$947
$40,700 + $126,200
$166,900
2015
$947
$30,400 + $98,800
$129,200
2014
$947
$30,400 + $98,800
$129,200
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.59 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
1,168
Year built
1945
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
968936725500000
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
Nov 29, 2023 • Final
Residential renovation or remodel
Renovate a building to repair fire damage.
Remodel
Aug 30, 2019 • Final
Plumbing
Reroute existing drain lines.
Plumbing
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Driveway, None
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Main: 2
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Cooling Information: Heat Pump
Interior Features
Room Count: 6
Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Fiber Cement, Vinyl
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Other - See Remarks
Fencing: Fenced
Property Information
Development Status: Completed
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Accessibility Features: Kitchen Low Cabinetry
Zoning: R-1
Zoning Specification: R-15
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Sloped, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 0.59
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.59
Road Surface Type: Dirt
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: City
Sewer: Septic Installed
Location
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
Location Information
Directions: Take exit 55 off 1-40E, Left onto Porter's Cove Rd, R onto US70E/Tunnel Rd. Turn left onto Warren Wilson Rd, Merge onto Bee Tree Rd, Turn onto Riddle Rd. House will be on your Left.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,168
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.59 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1945
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Buncombe County
APN: 968936725500000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Business Information
Other Sq. Ft.: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 1
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1460
Living Area: 1460
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,460
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1460
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Second Living Quarters Sq. Ft.: 0
Second Living Quarters Heated Living Area: 0
Building Area Total: 1460
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Levels: One
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 • 2.7mi
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, 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.
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Estimated sale price
$290,000 – $351,000
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