281 Jones Cove Rd

4,773 Sq. Ft.
$414 / Sq. Ft.
4,773
Sq. Ft.
$414
per Sq. Ft.

Description

A gorgeous mountain estate on a private and stunning 12.72 acre parcel with stunning Asheville mountain views. These spectacular grounds feature a babbling brook, lovely pasture area and some neighborhood trails that go up the mountainside. This elegant property contains a beautifully renovated separate guesthouse. Located not far from vibrant downtown Asheville, award-winning restaurants, the blue-ridge parkway and musical hot-spots. This home is brimming with features such as natural mineral plasters,...A gorgeous mountain estate on a private and stunning 12.72 acre parcel with stunning Asheville mountain views. These spectacular grounds feature a babbling brook, lovely pasture area and some neighborhood trails that go up the mountainside. This elegant property contains a beautifully renovated separate guesthouse. Located not far from vibrant downtown Asheville, award-winning restaurants, the blue-ridge parkway and musical hot-spots. This home is brimming with features such as natural mineral plasters, custom designs and cabinetry. The estate home is the very essence of understated elegance. Entertain family and friends in the great room highlighted by walls of windows displaying stunning long range mountain views. Fantastic Viking appliances, double oven, and handsome heart wood beams and accents throughout. Relax by one of 2 fireplaces, or retreat to your main bedroom w/ sitting room, private access to the lovely patio, and gracious en-suite bath. Separate apartment just perfect for guests/rental/in-law suite! This is a rare find if you desire privacy, year-round stunning views, easy access and a fantastic walk-able parcel. The outdoor pictures were taken in a previous season to capture the summer landscaping.
  1. Listed by David Bluth • Blueblaze Real Estate Group LLC • dave@blueblazerealty.com

Property Details for 281 Jones Cove Road

Architectural Style
Arts and Crafts
View
Long Range, Mountain(s), Year Round
Parking Features
Attached Garage
Subdivision Name
None
LISTING UPDATED: 03/19/2026 01:22 PM

Property Details for 281 Jones Cove Road

StatusActive
MLS #4355267
Days on Market10
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1976
Lot Size12.72 AC / 554,083 SF
CountyBuncombe County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Blueblaze Real Estate Group LLC
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Building Information for 281 Jones Cove Road

Stories-Year Built1976Building Size-Lot Size12.72 AC / 554,083 SF

Payment Calculator

$10,383 per month

30 year fixed, 6.11% Interest

Principal and Interest

$9,585

Property Taxes

$798

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 281 Jones Cove Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -82.463625
  • Zoning: OU
  • Latitude: 35.655301
  • Directions: Tunnel Rd east from Asheville. Left on Riceville Rd to left on Bull Creek. Bear right on Jones Cove. At end of road, turn right at row of mailboxes on gravel road. Take second left at sign that says private drive (275-304). Drive on right at stone wall.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $.00
  • Parcel Number: 9771-11-2461-00000
  • City Taxes Paid To: Riceville
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Unspecified
  • High School: Unspecified
  • Elementary School: Unspecified
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Elevation: 1500
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 3502.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 2337
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 1165
  • Sq Ft Other: 1271.0
  • Sq Ft Second Living Quarters HLA: 1271.0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 4773.0
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Level, Open Lot, Private, Rolling Slope, Creek/Stream, Wooded, Views, Wetlands
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: No
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 45
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Plat Book Slide: 109/23
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Stone, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Other - See Remarks
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Road Surface Type: Dirt, Gravel
  • Roof: Metal
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Hood, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer/Dryer
  • Levels: Two
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Ductless, Heat Pump, Propane, Radiant Floor
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan
  • Laundry Features: Mud Room
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Window(s)
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Other
  • Bedroom Main: 2
  • Bedroom Second LQ: 1
  • Bedroom Upper: 3
  • Full Bath Main: 2
  • Full Bath Second LQ: 1
  • Full Bath Upper: 2
  • Half Bath Main: 0
  • Second Living Quarters: Guest House, Other - See Remarks
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 13.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Laundry
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 5
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 8
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 9
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 10
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 11
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 12
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 13
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Upper
Rental
Rent Information
  • Security Features: Security System

Property History for 281 Jones Cove Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 12, 2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4355267

$1,975,000—
Aug 28, 2020

Closed

CANOPY #3564663

$1,338,000—
Aug 26, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #677854368

$1,338,000—
Aug 13, 2020

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3564663

—
Jan 22, 2020

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3564663

$1,550,000—
Dec 16, 2015

Closed

CANOPY #576530

$1,400,000—
Oct 22, 2015

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #576530

—
Jan 24, 2015

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #576530

$1,550,000—
Jun 16, 2014

Withdrawn

CANOPY #536843

$1,575,000—
Apr 16, 2013

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #536843

$1,675,000—
Feb 28, 2013

Withdrawn

CANOPY #508391

$1,700,000—
Oct 19, 2011

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #508391

$1,700,000—
Feb 19, 2007

Closed

CANOPY #360342

$1,064,300—
Feb 3, 2007

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #360342

—
Aug 15, 2006

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #360342

$1,183,000—
Oct 15, 2003

Closed

CANOPY #238536

$785,000—
Oct 14, 2003

Closed

CANOPY #72757

$795,000—
Sep 9, 2003

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #238536

—
Aug 27, 2003

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #72757

—
Aug 1, 2003

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #72757

$839,900—
Aug 1, 2003

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #238536

$839,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/12/2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4355267

$1,975,000
08/28/2020

Closed

CANOPY #3564663

$1,338,000
08/26/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #677854368

$1,338,000
08/13/2020

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3564663

—
01/22/2020

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3564663

$1,550,000
12/16/2015

Closed

CANOPY #576530

$1,400,000
10/22/2015

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #576530

—
01/24/2015

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #576530

$1,550,000
06/16/2014

Withdrawn

CANOPY #536843

$1,575,000
04/16/2013

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #536843

$1,675,000
02/28/2013

Withdrawn

CANOPY #508391

$1,700,000
10/19/2011

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #508391

$1,700,000
02/19/2007

Closed

CANOPY #360342

$1,064,300
02/03/2007

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #360342

—
08/15/2006

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #360342

$1,183,000
10/15/2003

Closed

CANOPY #238536

$785,000
10/14/2003

Closed

CANOPY #72757

$795,000
09/09/2003

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #238536

—
08/27/2003

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #72757

—
08/01/2003

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #72757

$839,900
08/01/2003

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #238536

$839,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 281 Jones Cove Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$9,582 ($798 / month)
Home Facts
Baths5.5Total Finished SqFt3,219 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,219 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt928 SqFtStories2Lot Size554,083 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Dwelling (2-4)Year Built1976ZoningDEED DATE:08/CountyBUNCOMBEAPN9771-11-2461-00000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 281 Jones Cove Road

This home is within Buncombe County Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
W D Williams Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Charles D Owen Middle
Public6 to 8

Charles D Owen High
Public9 to 12

Community High School
Public7 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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281 Jones Cove Road is a single family home for sale in Asheville, NC 28805. This property was listed for sale on March 12, 2026 by Blueblaze Real Estate Group LLC, it's currently listed at $1,975,000. It has been on the market for a total of 10 days and was last sold on August 28, 2020. This listing's school district is Buncombe County Schools. Nearby schools include W D Williams Elementary, Charles D Owen Middle and Charles D Owen High. 281 Jones Cove Road is a 6-bed, 5-bath, 4,773 sqft single family home built in 1976.

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