Quiet Country setting with beautiful long range views south & east across the French Broad River Valley. Lightly restricted. SHORT TERM RENTALS allowed. Split Bedroom Plan. Excellent Multi-Generational Home. Primary BR & Laundry on Main Level. Finished Basement boasts a Large Family Room, Workshop/Art Studio, 4th Bedroom & 3rd full bath. Convert Shop/Studio into a lower level kitchen. Lots of storage. Full Length Composite Deck with large screened in porch. Just off the family room is a covered terrazzo patio leading out to the mountain flat yard with matured landscaping & raised bed planters for the gardener. 2 Car attached garage. WORK From Home...5G Cell Phone, Spectrum Cable & Internet. 2.37 acres allows plenty of room for an additional ADU or detached garage. Weaverville shopping & restaurant amenities are less than 10 minutes away. Asheville’s Arts & Breweries are just a short 18 minute drive. Hot Springs & Skiing @ Wolf Laurel are both under 30 Minutes away. See 3D Virtual Tour
Privacy, views, and many extras - Situated on 2.36 acres, this beautiful Weaverville area home was well planned and meticulously designed. Enjoy the long range mountain views from the comfort of the screened in porch off the living area, or relax on the connected open Trex deck (that you won't have to stain!) which has direct access off the Master Suite. The Master features an ensuite bath with radiant floor heat - never step out of the shower onto a cold floor again! With gas water heater, furnace, stove and fireplace, this home is efficient and cozy! All main level living, including the two car spacious garage and big laundry room with deep sink, you also have plenty of finished space downstairs. The walkout basement has a separate outside entrance and patio which features a full bath, bedroom, living area and a great space for easy conversion to a kitchenette. Adjacent to that is the heated indoor work shop! Many extras! Video Link (copy/paste): https://youtu.be/ZdKI3QIrTtk
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,892 (+2.7%)
$55,600 + $373,400
$429,000
2024
$2,817 (+3.1%)
$55,600 + $373,400
$429,000
2023
$2,732 (+5.0%)
$70,600 + $366,100
$436,700
2022
$2,601
$70,600 + $366,100
$436,700
2021
$2,601 (+14.8%)
$70,600 + $366,100
$436,700
2020
$2,265
$70,600 + $366,100
$436,700
2019
$2,265
$56,600 + $292,400
$349,000
2018
$2,265 (−1.5%)
$56,600 + $292,400
$349,000
2017
$2,300 (+6.3%)
$56,600 + $292,400
$349,000
2016
$2,164
$56,600 + $292,400
$349,000
2015
$2,164
$52,000 + $247,000
$299,000
2014
$2,164
$52,000 + $247,000
$299,000
Tax history for 281 Sheppard Branch Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,892 (+2.7%)
$55,600 + $373,400
$429,000
2024
$2,817 (+3.1%)
$55,600 + $373,400
$429,000
2023
$2,732 (+5.0%)
$70,600 + $366,100
$436,700
2022
$2,601
$70,600 + $366,100
$436,700
2021
$2,601 (+14.8%)
$70,600 + $366,100
$436,700
2020
$2,265
$70,600 + $366,100
$436,700
2019
$2,265
$56,600 + $292,400
$349,000
2018
$2,265 (−1.5%)
$56,600 + $292,400
$349,000
2017
$2,300 (+6.3%)
$56,600 + $292,400
$349,000
2016
$2,164
$56,600 + $292,400
$349,000
2015
$2,164
$52,000 + $247,000
$299,000
2014
$2,164
$52,000 + $247,000
$299,000
*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
4
Baths
3
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.37 Acres
Year renovated
2006
Sq. Ft.
2,537
Year built
2006
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
973444302500000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
OU
Open Use District
The OU Open Use District is established as a district in which all uses are allowed by right, except for certain uses that are regulated as conditional uses so as to ensure that neighborhood impact is mitigated. Additionally, those uses which are specific to the Airport Industry District (AI) are excluded from the OU Open Use District. The neighborhood impact from conditional uses will be mitigated through the use of minimum specific site standards combined with general standards which provide the flexibility to impose a higher level of specific site standards dependent upon the degree of neighborhood impact. No zoning permit shall be required for permitted uses in the OU Open Use District.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Gas station
General retail
Restaurant
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Manufacturing
Warehouse
Hotel / motel
Office
Mar 11, 2026 • Active
Residential addition
Addition
Mar 10, 2026 • Active
Residential solar - roof-mounted
Install a roof-mounted solar system on a residential building.
Electrical
Solar
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.
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Split Bedroom, Walk-in Closet(s)
Window Features: Insulated Window(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Oven, Exhaust Fan, Exhaust Hood, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer
Flooring: Bamboo, Carpet, Vinyl
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Vinyl
Roof: Shingle, Fiberglass
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
Directions: Take I-26 W/US-19 N/US-23 N to US-25 N/US-70 W in Weaverville. Take exit 19A from I-26 W/US-19 N/US-23 N/US-70 W 10 min (9.7 mi) Follow US-25 N/US-70 W to Sheppard Branch Rd 7 min (4.5 mi) Right on Sheppard Branch Rd 3 min (1.3 mi) to 281 Sheppard Branch Rd on Right. Stay left down Driveway. Please respect the neighbor who lives beyond, do not drive down and turn around. Please turn around in the driveway in front of the house. It is best to back in and park when showing.
Community Information
Community Features: None
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,537
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 2.37 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2006
Year Renovated: 2006
County: Buncombe County
APN: 973444302500000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Business Information
Other Sq. Ft.: 0
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 2532
Living Area: 2532
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,568
Below Grade Finished Area: 964
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1568
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Basement, Other - See Remarks
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
North Buncombe Elementary
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 1.3mi
8/10
North Buncombe Middle
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi
9/10
North Buncombe High
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
6/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$666,000 – $806,000
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