Flat building lot with southern exposure and within walking distance to Warren Wilson College! If you are looking for a private lot that is nestled in nature, that is flat and has southern exposure for a solar home, then you have found it. Lot has 2 access points. One is flag pole access off of Rainbow Ridge Road and the other is a dirt drive off Halcyon Hill. Call listing agent for info on how to determine lot location when viewing.
Vacant landProperty Type
Listed by Mike Figura• Mosaic Community Lifestyle Rea
*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
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.56 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,692
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
967987501700000
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
Jul 18, 2025 • Final
Plumbing
Remove and replace an existing electric water heater with a new unit of the same type.
Plumbing
Water heater
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
Exterior
Property Information
Elevation: 2000-2500 Ft.
Lot Information
Suitable Use: Residential
Lot Features: Level, Trees, Wooded
Land Information
Acres Wooded: 0.64
Utilities
Utility Information
Water: Other-see Media/Remarks
Sewer: Other-see Media/Remarks
Location
Location Details
County Road, Other
Directions: I-240 E onto I-40 E to Exit 55. LEFT off ramp. RIGHT onto US 70. LEFT on Warren Wilson College Rd. Just past campus, LEFT on Rainbow Ridge. Flag lot access from Rainbow Ridge. ALSO access from Halcyon Hill, which is just before Rainbow Ridge. From Halcyon, straight on gravel rd. Lot is on right.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,692
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.56 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Buncombe County
APN: 967987501700000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Plat Reference Section Pages: 4819
Around this home
Schools
W D Williams Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.2mi
4/10
Charles D Owen Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi
5/10
Charles D Owen High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi
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
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
9 days above 97° expected this year, 24 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
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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
$269,000 – $326,000
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