Here's a great opportunity to experience peaceful living just minutes from downtown Asheville at 948 Riceville Road. This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home sits on a half-acre lot of flat, useful land bordered by a small creek in the back and surrounded by gentle mountain views. Inside, you’ll find a bright, welcoming open layout with an additional flex room perfect for a home office, studio, or guest space. The fenced property offers plenty of room for pets, gardening, and outdoor living, all while maintaining a sense of quiet privacy. Whether you’re seeking your first home, a cozy retreat, or an investment opportunity, this one blends country tranquility with convenient access to Asheville’s amenities and great proximity to the VA hospital as well.
Under contract-show
$299,000
948 Riceville Rd, Asheville, NC 28805
2beds
1,260sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
0.51 Acres Lot
$282,200 Zestimate®
$237/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 246 days |
- 73 |
- 6 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Peter Lorenz peterlorenz@kw.com,
Keller Williams Professionals,
Bill Johnson,
Keller Williams Professionals
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4311610
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
- Has basement: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,260
- Total interior livable area: 1,260 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,260
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch
- Fencing: Back Yard,Chain Link,Fenced,Front Yard,Full
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 0.51 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s), Workshop
- Parcel number: 966966325700000
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl
- Foundation: Crawl Space
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: none
Location
- Region: Asheville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $237/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $148,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,055
- Date on market: 10/13/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 229 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Gravel, Paved
Estimated market value
$282,200
$268,000 - $296,000
$1,948/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/12/2025 | Price change | $299,000-5.1%$237/sqft |
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| 10/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $315,000+112.1%$250/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 10/24/2012 | Sold | $148,500$118/sqft |
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| 7/25/2012 | Price change | $148,500-5.4%$118/sqft |
Source: Beverly-Hanks & Associates #522155 Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2012 | Listed for sale | $157,000-7.6%$125/sqft |
Source: Beverly-Hanks & Associates #522155 Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2010 | Listing removed | $169,900$135/sqft |
Source: J.D. Jackson Associates #462718 Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2010 | Listed for sale | $169,900-2.9%$135/sqft |
Source: J.D. Jackson Associates #462718 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2010 | Listing removed | $174,900$139/sqft |
Source: J.D. Jackson Associates #462718 Report a problem | ||
| 5/26/2010 | Price change | $174,900-2.8%$139/sqft |
Source: J.D. Jackson Associates #462718 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2010 | Listed for sale | $179,900+22.4%$143/sqft |
Source: J.D. Jackson Associates #462718 Report a problem | ||
| 2/24/2006 | Sold | $147,000$117/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,055 +4.2% | $148,000 |
| 2024 | $1,012 +3% | $148,000 |
| 2023 | $983 +4.7% | $148,000 |
| 2022 | $938 | $148,000 |
| 2021 | $938 +19.6% | $148,000 +27.1% |
| 2020 | $785 | $116,400 |
| 2019 | $785 | $116,400 |
| 2018 | $785 +3.9% | $116,400 +13.9% |
| 2017 | $755 | $102,200 |
| 2016 | $755 +3.5% | $102,200 |
| 2015 | $730 | $102,200 |
| 2014 | $730 | $102,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $102,200 +13.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $89,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $89,800 |
| 2010 | -- | $89,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $89,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $89,800 |
| 2006 | -- | $89,800 +24.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $72,300 |
| 2004 | -- | $72,300 |
| 2003 | -- | $72,300 |
| 2002 | -- | $72,300 +31.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $55,100 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28805
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Charles C Bell ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.8 mi
- 8/10A C Reynolds MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.6 mi
- 8/10A C Reynolds HighGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 4.6 mi
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- North Carolina
- Buncombe County
- Asheville
- 28805
- 948 Riceville Rd





