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Off market aug 2022 for $1.9M

$2,180,972

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $12,507/mo

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8,478

sq ft

82 Sanctuary Rd, Swannanoa, NC 28778

About this home

Gorgeous country living and absolute serenity on 6.46 ac, minutes to hiking trails, parks and all Asheville amenities. This peaceful estate features stunning mtn views, guest house with studio, and privacy. The stunning grounds offer rolling open fields, towering oaks, fruit trees, herb garden, a gothic arch greenhouse, huge solar bank—perfect for private retreats, off-grid living, or the farm you’ve always dreamed of. The 6 bd, 4 ba, 2 1/2 ba farmhouse features two fireplaces, hardwood floors, primary on the main, office, sunroom and more. High ceilings and large windows throughout allow you to enjoy abundant light and sweeping Blue Ridge views from nearly every room. The converted barn next to the house includes a 2-car garage and a 1 bd, 1 ba, 2 half ba guest house with a large gathering area and an open loft. It would make an amazing guest rental, studio or private event or retreat space. Such an expansive, serene estate this close to town is a rare find! See attached for updates

Single-familyProperty Type

1989Year Built

6.46 acresLot Size

$257Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 car garageParking

Listed by Mary Cade Mainwaring • Town and Mountain Realty

Contact: marycade@townandmountain.com

Bought with Mary Noble Braden • Noble & Company Realty

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•Source:CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3783005

Redfin Estimate

$2,180,972

$281K since sold in August 2022$9,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 148.7% higher than the average sale price ($877K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$715,000
A
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SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$915,000
B
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105 Welwyn Ln, Asheville, NC 28805
SOLD SEP 14, 2026
$620,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths2,879 sq ft
40 Mintz Ln, Swannanoa, NC 28778
SOLD JUN 11, 2026
$750,000
D
3 beds3.5 baths2,730 sq ft
233 Bryant Ridge Dr, Swannanoa, NC 28778
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$594,500
E
3 beds3 baths2,323 sq ft
127 Woodburn Dr, Swannanoa, NC 28778
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$1,667,500
F
4 beds4 baths4,035 sq ft
18 Majestic Oak Cir, Asheville, NC 28805

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Market trends in 28778, NC

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

97.2%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$440K

$129 MoM

Avg. days on market

68d

1 days MoM

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8 MoM

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Sale history for 82 Sanctuary Rd

Date

Event

Price

CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3783005

Aug 15, 2022

Sold

$1,900,000

$224/sq ft

Aug 11, 2022

Pending

—

May 30, 2022

Contingent

—

May 26, 2022

Price Changed

$2,300,000

$271/sq ft

Apr 8, 2022

Price Changed

$2,600,000

$307/sq ft

Oct 11, 2021

Price Changed

$2,950,000

$348/sq ft

Sep 13, 2021

Listed

$3,200,000

$377/sq ft

Sep 11, 2021

Price Changed

$3,200,000

$377/sq ft

Sep 10, 2021

Coming Soon

$2,950,000

$348/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 3, 2013

Sold

$978,000

$115/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 22, 2005

Sold

$676,000

$80/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,275 (+5.9%)

$153,300 + $1,752,400

$1,905,700

2024

$12,532 (+3.1%)

$153,300 + $1,752,400

$1,905,700

2023

$12,158 (+21.2%)

$153,300 + $1,752,400

$1,905,700

2022

$10,035

$153,300 + $1,752,400

$1,905,700

2021

$10,035 (+8.3%)

$155,900 + $1,442,100

$1,598,000

2020

$9,264

$155,900 + $1,442,100

$1,598,000

2019

$9,264

$155,900 + $1,228,900

$1,384,800

2018

$9,264 (+16.0%)

$140,900 + $1,055,100

$1,196,000

2017

$7,989 (+23.3%)

$140,900 + $1,055,100

$1,196,000

2016

$6,477

$140,900 + $1,055,100

$1,196,000

2015

$6,477

$96,100 + $787,600

$883,700

2014

$6,477

$96,100 + $787,600

$883,700

Tax history for 82 Sanctuary Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,275 (+5.9%)

$153,300 + $1,752,400

$1,905,700

2024

$12,532 (+3.1%)

$153,300 + $1,752,400

$1,905,700

2023

$12,158 (+21.2%)

$153,300 + $1,752,400

$1,905,700

2022

$10,035

$153,300 + $1,752,400

$1,905,700

2021

$10,035 (+8.3%)

$155,900 + $1,442,100

$1,598,000

2020

$9,264

$155,900 + $1,442,100

$1,598,000

2019

$9,264

$155,900 + $1,228,900

$1,384,800

2018

$9,264 (+16.0%)

$140,900 + $1,055,100

$1,196,000

2017

$7,989 (+23.3%)

$140,900 + $1,055,100

$1,196,000

2016

$6,477

$140,900 + $1,055,100

$1,196,000

2015

$6,477

$96,100 + $787,600

$883,700

2014

$6,477

$96,100 + $787,600

$883,700

*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

6.36 Acres

Year renovated

1989

Sq. Ft.

5,755

Year built

1989

Style

Other

County

Buncombe County

APN

967981947600000

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: 1
Parking Features: Attached Garage, Garage - 4+ Car, Garage Door Opener

Interior

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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 7

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 5
# of Half Baths (Total): 4

Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Great Room, Wood Burning Stove

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Active Solar, Central, Gas Hot Air Furnace, Heat Pump, Heat Pump
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 724
Sq. Ft. Unheated Basement: 724

Interior Features
Interior Features: Attic Stairs Fixed, Attic Walk In, Built Ins, Cable Available, Garden Tub, Hot Tub, Open Floorplan, Split Bedroom, Walk-in Closet(s)
Appliances: Cable Prewire, Ceiling Fan(s), Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Propane Cooktop, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Brick Partial, Cedar, Wood Siding
Roof: Metal

Exterior Features
Porch: Back,Covered,Deck,Front,Porch-Wrap Around,Side
Doors Windows: g-Insulated Door(s),Insulated Windows
Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Greenhouse, Hot Tub, Underground Power Lines

Property Information
Second Living Quarters: Guest House
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared, Orchard(s), Green Area, Mountain View, Pasture, Private, Rolling Slope, Wooded, Views, Wooded, Year Round View
Lot Size Area: 6.46
Lot Size Units: Acres
Elevation: 2000
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Gravel
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Zoning NCM: R-1

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public, Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Water Heater Information: Gas,Propane

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
Restrictions: No Restrictions

HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None

School Information
Elementary School: Asheville City
Middle Or Junior High School: Charles D Owen
High School: Charles D Owen

Location Information
Directions: Follow directional signs down drive and proceed to 83 Sanctuary Rd. By appointment only.

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 7.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,755
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6.36 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1989
Year Renovated: 1989
County: Buncombe County
APN: 967981947600000

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026

Other

Home Information
Total Primary HLA: 5798
Living Area: 8478
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,382
Sq. Ft. Upper: 1606
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 2810
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Second Living Quarters Heated Living Area: 2680
Building Area Total: 8478
Foundation Details: Basement Inside Entrance, Basement Outside Entrance, Basement Partially Finished
Structure Type: Two Story/Basement

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Schools

W D Williams Elementary

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi

4/10

Charles D Owen Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.5mi

5/10

Charles D Owen High

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.8mi

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

3/10 Heat Factor

9 days above 93° expected this year, 25 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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Estimated sale price

$2.07M – $2.51M

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Home values near 82 Sanctuary Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
58 Sanctuary Road, Swannanoa, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 636 Sq. Ft.	$386,535
38 Sanctuary Road, Swannanoa, NC 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3870 Sq. Ft.	$1,216,936

Address	Redfin Estimate
58 Sanctuary Road, Swannanoa, NC 2 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1850 Sq. Ft.	$489,133
55 Morton Circle, Swannanoa, NC 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3014 Sq. Ft.	$712,074

Address	Redfin Estimate
58 Sanctuary Road, Swannanoa, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 636 Sq. Ft.	$344,982
51 Morton Circle, Swannanoa, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2108 Sq. Ft.	$522,628

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