51 Rice Branch Rd

598,078 / 13.73
Lot Size / Acres

Description

Prime 13.73 Acres in Asheville – Endless Possibilities! Looking for a unique opportunity in Asheville? This 13.73-acre property offers incredible potential, whether you're a developer or someone seeking the perfect location for your dream estate that is located outside of an HOA. Preliminary discussions suggest the possibility for a minor subdivision, allowing for up to 21 homes if development potential is what you are looking for. See attached design. Convenient access to City Water and City Sewer...Prime 13.73 Acres in Asheville – Endless Possibilities! Looking for a unique opportunity in Asheville? This 13.73-acre property offers incredible potential, whether you're a developer or someone seeking the perfect location for your dream estate that is located outside of an HOA. Preliminary discussions suggest the possibility for a minor subdivision, allowing for up to 21 homes if development potential is what you are looking for. See attached design. Convenient access to City Water and City Sewer with tap fees required. If developing a subdivision is not your vision, this is also the ideal spot for a private estate offering peace and privacy of a larger parcel. Located just 15 minutes from vibrant Downtown Asheville, you'll enjoy quick access to elevated dining to down-home and farm to table options. The possibilities are endless – whether you’re planning a development or a luxury home with plenty of space to spread out. Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to own a prime piece of Asheville land! See MLS 4315765 for acreage AND home.
  1. Listed by Nancy Oberlies • Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks • nancy.oberlies@howardhannatate.com

Property Details for 51 Rice Branch Road

Subdivision Name
none
LISTING UPDATED: 11/05/2025 09:31 AM

Property Details for 51 Rice Branch Road

StatusActive
MLS #4317623
Days on Market87
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeLand
MLS TypeLand / Acreage
Year Built-
Lot Size13.73 AC
CountyBuncombe County

Location

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Building Information for 51 Rice Branch Road

Lot Size13.73 AC

Payment Calculator

$8,021 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,311

Property Taxes

$710

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 51 Rice Branch Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -82.522505
  • Zoning: RS4
  • Latitude: 35.638548
  • Directions: Merrimon Avenue north to right onto Beaverdam Road to right onto Rice Branch Road to right onto Donna Lynn. Continue thru the gate to the end of the road.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • HOA Subject To Dues: No
  • Tax Assessed Value: $999,999.00
  • Parcel Number: 9750-35-5899-00000
  • City Taxes Paid To: Asheville
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Asheville
  • High School: Asheville
  • Elementary School: Asheville City
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Wooded Area: 13.73
  • Sq Ft Building Minimum: 0
  • Lot Features: Sloped, Wooded
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Possible Use: Development, Residential
  • Property Type: Land
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Photos Count: 8
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Proposed Special Assessment: No
  • Restrictions: No Restrictions
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Tap Fee Required
  • Water Source: City, Tap Fee Required
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Other Structures: None
Interior Features
  • Habitable Residence YN: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Considered YN: No

Property History for 51 Rice Branch Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 31, 2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4317623

$1,500,000
Oct 25, 2025

Withdrawn

CANOPY #4316109

$1,500,000
Oct 25, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

CANOPY #4316109

$1,500,000
Oct 24, 2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4315765

$3,500,000
Oct 24, 2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4316109

$1,500,000
May 26, 2023

Closed

CANOPY #3908582

$875,000
May 18, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1511537283

$875,000
Jan 9, 2023

Price Change

CANOPY #3908582

$1,095,000
Oct 6, 2022

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3908582

$1,195,000
Aug 26, 2022

Withdrawn

CANOPY #3874142

$1,500,000
Aug 26, 2022

Withdrawn

CANOPY #3863648

$1,500,000
Jun 17, 2022

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3874142

$1,800,000
May 27, 2022

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3863648

$1,800,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/31/2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4317623

$1,500,000
10/25/2025

Withdrawn

CANOPY #4316109

$1,500,000
10/25/2025

Temporarily Off Market

CANOPY #4316109

$1,500,000
10/24/2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4315765

$3,500,000
10/24/2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4316109

$1,500,000
05/26/2023

Closed

CANOPY #3908582

$875,000
05/18/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1511537283

$875,000
01/09/2023

Price Change

CANOPY #3908582

$1,095,000
10/06/2022

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3908582

$1,195,000
08/26/2022

Withdrawn

CANOPY #3874142

$1,500,000
08/26/2022

Withdrawn

CANOPY #3863648

$1,500,000
06/17/2022

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3874142

$1,800,000
05/27/2022

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3863648

$1,800,000

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

Public Records for 51 Rice Branch Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$8,523 ($710 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt2,935 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,935 SqFtLot Size623,344 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1963ZoningDEED DATE: 20CountyBUNCOMBEAPN9750-35-5899-00000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 51 Rice Branch Road

This home is within Asheville City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - PK to 5
Public - PK to 5
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Isaac Dickson Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Hall Fletcher Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Vance Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Ira B Jones Elementary
PublicPK to 5

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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51 Rice Branch Road is a 13.73 ac of land for sale in Asheville, NC 28804. This property was listed for sale on October 31, 2025 by Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks, it's currently listed at $1,500,000. It has been on the market for a total of 87 days and was last sold on May 26, 2023. This listing's school district is Asheville City School District. Nearby schools include Isaac Dickson Elementary, Hall Fletcher Elementary and Vance Elementary. 51 Rice Branch Road is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 13.73 ac of land on a 598,078 sq. ft. / 13.73 acres lot.

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