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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,558 sqft$212/sqft
290 Jims Branch Rd, Swannanoa, NC 28778
Single FamilyProperty Type
3.05 acresLot Size
1960Year Built
$212/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Rare find! Renovated vintage charmer! This 3BR/ 2BA brick home is one level living at it's best. Nestled on approximately 3 acres, this quiet mountain homestead has the best of both worlds, country living within 15 minutes of downtown Asheville. This home has both indoor and outdoor space you will love including updated kitchen and baths, hardwood floors, and 2 woodburning fireplaces. A sweet babbling creek runs through the back of the property. Well manicured gardens surround the home with vast...Rare find! Renovated vintage charmer! This 3BR/ 2BA brick home is one level living at it's best. Nestled on approximately 3 acres, this quiet mountain homestead has the best of both worlds, country living within 15 minutes of downtown Asheville. This home has both indoor and outdoor space you will love including updated kitchen and baths, hardwood floors, and 2 woodburning fireplaces. A sweet babbling creek runs through the back of the property. Well manicured gardens surround the home with vast outdoor space perfect for entertaining friends and family. A side yard features a fenced in area complete with a chicken coop and raised garden beds as well as a fire pit. This could be your own private retreat, vacation home/rental or even a great space for a family compound!
  • Listed by: • Keller Williams - Black Mtn.
  • Listed by: • Keller Williams - Black Mtn.
Listing closed: 11/15/2019 12:00 AM • Source: CANOPY, MLS#: 3559573

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$393,000

Avg days on market

125

Sale-to-list ratio

91.9%

Swannanoa, NC

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams - Black Mtn.

Sold By Keller Williams - Black Mtn.

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Property Information for 290 Jims Branch Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Zoning Description: R-3
  • Parking Features: Carport - 2 Car
  • Subdivision Name: None
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Lot Size: 3.05 AC / 132,858 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -82.442788
  • Geocode Source: Manual
  • Latitude: 35.582175
  • Directions: From Asheville take I-40E. Take Exit 55 towards US-70/ E Asheville/ VA Hospital. Turn left on Porters Cove Road. Turn Right on to US-70E. Go .8 mile turn right on to Jims Branch Road. Go approximately .8 mile -Property will be on the left- 290 Jims Branch Road.
  • Zoning NCM: R-3
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • HOA Subject To Dues: No
  • Tax Assessed Value: $178,700.00
  • Parcel Number: 9678-64-6229 & 9678-64-5579-00000
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Charles D Owen
  • High School: Charles D Owen
  • Elementary School: WD Williams
Parking
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
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Property
Lot Information
  • Structure Type: 1 Story
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Additional: 0
  • Sq Ft Garage: 0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1558
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Lot Features: Creek Front, Wooded
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 34
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Permit Syndication: Yes
  • Plat Book Slide: 0178/0006
  • Proposed Special Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Porch: Patio
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Heating: Oil
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Second Living Quarters HLA: 0
  • Second Living Quarters SqFt: 0
Room Information
Room 1
  • Baths Full: 2
  • Baths Half: 0
  • Beds Total: 3
  • Room Types: Bathroom(s),Bedroom(s),Dining Room,Family Room,Kitchen,Laundry,Living Room,Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Unit Count: 0

Property History for 290 Jims Branch Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 15, 2019

Closed

CANOPY #3559573

$330,000
Oct 16, 2019

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3559573

Oct 14, 2019

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3559573

$334,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/15/2019

Closed

CANOPY #3559573

$330,000
10/16/2019

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3559573

10/14/2019

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3559573

$334,000

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

Public Records for 290 Jims Branch Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$1,558 ($130 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,519 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,519 SqFtStories1Lot Size20,909 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1960ZoningDEED DATE:11/CountyBUNCOMBEAPN9678-64-5579-00000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 290 Jims Branch 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 290 Jims Branch Road, Swannanoa, NC 28778
$330,000
3
1,558
132,858
$116,500
2
992
195,148
$129,000
3
1,504
24,829
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