A rare offering on four serene acres in the heart of Biltmore Forest, this classic stone ranch presents an exceptional balance of timeless architecture, generous scale and remarkable potential. Set among mature trees, the home offers enduring construction and a gracious layout ready to be restored, reimagined or transformed into a legacy estate. An expansive front porch welcomes you into sunlit interiors with three bedrooms and three and a half baths, defined by warm natural materials and views of the surrounding woodland. The lower level features a finished second living area with kitchen, bath and separate entrance, ideal for guests, multigenerational living or a private office. Spacious rooms and flexible spaces provide a strong foundation for renovation or expansion. Outdoors, the wooded acreage offers rare in-town privacy just minutes from Biltmore Village and downtown Asheville. Whether thoughtfully restored or boldly redesigned, this property is an extraordinary opportunity to create something special in one of North Carolina’s sought-after communities.
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$1,399,000
426 Vanderbilt Rd, Asheville, NC 28803
3beds
4,742sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
4.04 Acres Lot
$1,370,500 Zestimate®
$295/sqft
$4,932 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,370,500
$1.30M - $1.44M
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Four serene acresClassic stone ranchExpansive front porchSet among mature treesSunlit interiorsWarm natural materialsThree bedrooms
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Listed by:
Marilyn Wright 828-279-3980,
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
Bought with:
Marilyn Wright
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4255480
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom half
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Basement
Other
- Level: Basement
Breakfast
- Level: Main
Den
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Basement
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink
Features
- Built-in Features, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Total Primary Heated Living Area: 3398
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Doors: French Doors
- Basement: Apartment,Walk-Out Access
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,398
- Total interior livable area: 4,742 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,398
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached Garage, Garage on Main Level
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch
- Fencing: Back Yard,Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Winter
Lot
- Size: 4.04 Acres
Living quarters
- Secondary living space: 1344 sqft
- Secondary features: Interior Connected,Separate Entrance,Separate Kitchen Facilities
Details
- Parcel number: 964655125200000
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone
- Roof: Fiberglass
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Biltmore Forest
Location
- Region: Asheville
- Elevation: 2000 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $295/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,343,700
- Annual tax amount: $6,161
- Date on market: 8/6/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 182 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/5/2026 | Sold | $1,399,000-20.1%$295/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4255480 Report a problem | ||
| 2/24/2026 | Pending sale | $1,750,000$369/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4255480 Report a problem | ||
| 10/20/2025 | Price change | $1,750,000-7.9%$369/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4255480 Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,900,000+46.7%$401/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4255480 Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/2016 | Listing removed | $1,295,000$273/sqft |
Source: Preferred Properties #NCM583428 Report a problem | ||
| 5/5/2015 | Listed for sale | $1,295,000-23.6%$273/sqft |
Source: Preferred Properties of Asheville Inc. #583428 Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/2012 | Listing removed | $1,695,000+222.9%$357/sqft |
Source: Beverly-Hanks & Associates #516553 Report a problem | ||
| 5/18/2012 | Sold | $525,000-69%$111/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2012 | Listed for sale | $1,695,000+32.9%$357/sqft |
Source: Beverly-Hanks & Associates #516553 Report a problem | ||
| 10/20/2011 | Sold | $1,275,000$269/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,161 -11.4% | $1,127,100 -16.1% |
| 2024 | $6,955 +3.9% | $1,343,700 |
| 2023 | $6,692 +2% | $1,343,700 |
| 2022 | $6,557 | $1,343,700 |
| 2021 | $6,557 0% | $1,343,700 +8.4% |
| 2020 | $6,558 | $1,239,700 |
| 2019 | $6,558 | $1,239,700 |
| 2018 | $6,558 | $1,239,700 +9.5% |
| 2017 | $6,558 -1.9% | $1,132,200 |
| 2016 | $6,682 -2.3% | $1,132,200 |
| 2015 | $6,838 | $1,132,200 |
| 2014 | $6,838 | $1,132,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $1,132,200 -27.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,553,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $1,553,900 |
| 2010 | -- | $1,553,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $1,553,900 |
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Neighborhood: 28803
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10William W Estes ElementaryGrades: PK-4Distance: 2.7 mi
- 9/10Valley Springs MiddleGrades: 5-8Distance: 2.9 mi
- 7/10T C Roberson HighGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 2.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Estes/Koontz
- Middle: Valley Springs
- High: T.C. Roberson
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Buncombe County
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- 426 Vanderbilt Rd
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