31 Busbee Rd

Asheville, NC 28803

$3,200,000
Price
7
Beds
7,063 Sq. Ft.
$453 / Sq. Ft.
7,063
Sq. Ft.
$453
per Sq. Ft.

Description

A masterwork of Georgian Revival elegance, this distinguished Biltmore Forest estate is a rare Asheville treasure of enduring beauty and provenance. Set on 3.32 acres near the Cedarcliff Gate of the Biltmore Estate, the residence was designed in 1927 by renowned Beaux-Arts architect William Lawrence Bottomley, one of his few Southern projects and a testament to his mastery of scale, proportion and grace. The classic brick façade opens to interiors rich with preserved historic detail, including quarter-sawn...A masterwork of Georgian Revival elegance, this distinguished Biltmore Forest estate is a rare Asheville treasure of enduring beauty and provenance. Set on 3.32 acres near the Cedarcliff Gate of the Biltmore Estate, the residence was designed in 1927 by renowned Beaux-Arts architect William Lawrence Bottomley, one of his few Southern projects and a testament to his mastery of scale, proportion and grace. The classic brick façade opens to interiors rich with preserved historic detail, including quarter-sawn oak herringbone floors, leaded glass, original moldings and star-shaped light fixtures. Gracious formal rooms with wood-burning fireplaces flow with balance and symmetry. The restored living room opens through French doors to the gardens, while a cozy library with original bookcases offers an intimate retreat. A thoughtfully reimagined butler’s pantry preserves historic integrity while supporting modern living. The kitchen blends charm and function with granite countertops, double islands, upgraded appliances, and seamless flow to the family room and rear patio. Upstairs, the original layout has been transformed into generous suites, including a primary wing added in 1984, with additional guest quarters above the garage. Thoughtful updates such as slate roof, generator, HVAC zones and restored hardwoods ensure comfort without compromise. The grounds complete the offering with formal gardens, open lawns, a fish pond, woodland paths and refined landscape lighting.
  1. Listed by Marilyn Wright • Premier Sotheby’s International Realty • 828-279-3980

Property Details for 31 Busbee Road

Architectural Style
Georgian
Parking Features
Circular Driveway, Detached Garage
Subdivision Name
Biltmore Forest
LISTING UPDATED: 01/18/2026 04:06 PM

Property Details for 31 Busbee Road

StatusActive
MLS #4240113
Days on Market216
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1926
Lot Size3.32 AC / 144,619 SF
CountyBuncombe County

Location

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Building Information for 31 Busbee Road

Stories-Year Built1926Building Size-Lot Size3.32 AC / 144,619 SF

Payment Calculator

$16,716 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$15,596

Property Taxes

$1,120

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 31 Busbee Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -82.541482
  • Latitude: 35.544285
  • Directions: 25 South from Asheville, Vanderbilt Road to right onto Busbee Road
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $2,459,500.00
  • Parcel Number: 9647-61-7831-00000
  • City Taxes Paid To: Biltmore Forest
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Valley Springs
  • High School: T.C. Roberson
  • Elementary School: Estes/Koontz
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Main Level YN: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Elevation: 2000
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 5899.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 707.0
  • Sq Ft Garage: 639
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 4364
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 1225
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 1225
  • Sq Ft Upper: 1535
  • Sq Ft Second Living Quarters HLA: 457.0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 7063.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: No
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 48
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Plat Book Slide: 4
  • Plat Reference Section Pages: 51
Green Features
  • Green Verification Count: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas
  • Water Source: City
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: In-Ground Irrigation
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Construction Materials: Brick Full
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Side Porch, Terrace
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
  • Roof: Slate
  • Entry Location MLS: Main
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Disposal, Down Draft, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer/Dryer
  • Levels: Two
  • Other Equipment: Generator
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Interior Features: Attic Stairs Pulldown, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry, Wet Bar
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink
  • Fireplace Features: Den, Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Door Features: French Doors, Screen Door(s)
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Basement Shop, Interior Entry, Partially Finished
  • Bedroom Basement: 0
  • Bedroom Lower: 0
  • Bedroom Main: 1
  • Bedroom Second LQ: 2
  • Bedroom Third: 0
  • Bedroom Upper: 4
  • Full Bath Basement: 0
  • Full Bath Lower: 0
  • Full Bath Main: 1
  • Full Bath Second LQ: 1
  • Full Bath Third: 0
  • Full Bath Upper: 3
  • Half Bath Basement: 1
  • Half Bath Lower: 0
  • Half Bath Main: 2
  • Half Bath Second LQ: 0
  • Half Bath Third: 0
  • Half Bath Upper: 0
  • Second Living Quarters: Exterior Not Connected, Room w/ Private Bath, Upper Level Garage
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 19.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Family Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 8
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 9
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 10
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Half
  • Room Level: Main
Room 11
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Half
  • Room Level: Main
Room 12
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Half
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 13
  • Room Types: Media Room
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 14
  • Room Types: Sunroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 15
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 16
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 17
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 18
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 19
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Upper

Property History for 31 Busbee Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 22, 2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4240113

$3,200,000—
Nov 24, 2025

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #4240113

—
Oct 24, 2025

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #4240113

—
Jul 28, 2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4240113

$3,200,000—
Jun 2, 2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4240113

$3,300,000—
Apr 7, 2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4240113

$3,600,000—
Dec 1, 2024

Expired

CANOPY #4076396

$3,750,000—
May 14, 2024

Price Change

CANOPY #4076396

$3,900,000—
Oct 11, 2023

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4076396

$4,400,000—
Oct 4, 2012

Closed

CANOPY #520946

$2,950,000—
Jul 27, 2012

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #520946

—
Jun 20, 2012

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #520946

$2,950,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/22/2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4240113

$3,200,000
11/24/2025

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #4240113

—
10/24/2025

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #4240113

—
07/28/2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4240113

$3,200,000
06/02/2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4240113

$3,300,000
04/07/2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4240113

$3,600,000
12/01/2024

Expired

CANOPY #4076396

$3,750,000
05/14/2024

Price Change

CANOPY #4076396

$3,900,000
10/11/2023

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4076396

$4,400,000
10/04/2012

Closed

CANOPY #520946

$2,950,000
07/27/2012

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #520946

—
06/20/2012

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #520946

$2,950,000

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

Public Records for 31 Busbee Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$13,444 ($1,120 / month)
Home Facts
Baths7Total Finished SqFt6,540 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,852 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt688 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,373 SqFtStories2Lot Size144,619 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Dwelling (2-4)Year Built1926ZoningDEED DATE: 10CountyBUNCOMBEAPN9647-61-7831-00000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 31 Busbee Road

This home is within Buncombe County Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
William W Estes Elementary
Public - PK to 5
Koontz Intermediate School
Public - 5 to 6
Valley Springs Middle
Public - 5 to 8
T C Roberson High
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
William W Estes Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Koontz Intermediate School
Public5 to 6

Valley Springs Middle
Public5 to 8

T C Roberson High
Public9 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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More information about 31 Busbee Road, Asheville, NC 28803

31 Busbee Road is a single family home for sale in Asheville, NC 28803. This property was listed for sale on April 7, 2025 by Premier Sotheby’s International Realty, it's currently listed at $3,200,000. It has been on the market for a total of 216 days and was last sold on October 4, 2012. This listing's school district is Buncombe County Schools. Nearby schools include William W Estes Elementary, Koontz Intermediate School and Valley Springs Middle. 31 Busbee Road is a 7-bed, 8-bath, 7,063 sqft single family home built in 1926.

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