522 Riceville Rd

1,141 Sq. Ft.
$403 / Sq. Ft.
1,141
Sq. Ft.
$403
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome home to this 1930 cabin transformed into a 3 bedroom gem in sought after East Asheville. Awardwinning Towery Builders, Inc. crafted custom upgrades that marry vintage charm with modern elegance including kitchen finishes and an eye-catching fireplace surround. Brand new primary suite addition offers a serene retreat featuring a spacious walk-in closet and beautifully designed primary bathroom accented by vaulted ceilings and exposed beams. Original spaces all received refreshing updates including...Welcome home to this 1930 cabin transformed into a 3 bedroom gem in sought after East Asheville. Awardwinning Towery Builders, Inc. crafted custom upgrades that marry vintage charm with modern elegance including kitchen finishes and an eye-catching fireplace surround. Brand new primary suite addition offers a serene retreat featuring a spacious walk-in closet and beautifully designed primary bathroom accented by vaulted ceilings and exposed beams. Original spaces all received refreshing updates including a stunning redesigned kitchen with all new appliances and a spa-like updated bath featuring a brand new clawfoot tub. Original Heart Pine floors and other historic details shine alongside sleek finishes. Step outside to a brand-new deck with custom pergola, privacy fence, and spacious, usable yard, perfect for entertaining or tranquil escapes. Idyllic Riceville locale, minutes from Asheville yet offers an outside of town feeling. Timeless beauty meets today’s luxury!
  1. Listed by Will Towery • Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Downtown
    P: (828)-712-9306 C: (828)-712-9306 will.towery@allentate.com

Property Details for 522 Riceville Road

Parking Features
Driveway
Subdivision Name
None
LISTING UPDATED: 12/10/2025 03:08 PM

Property Details for 522 Riceville Road

StatusClosed
MLS #4317743
Days on Market6
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1930
Lot Size0.59 AC / 25,700 SF
CountyBuncombe County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Downtown

Sold By Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-North

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Building Information for 522 Riceville Road

Stories-Year Built1930Building Size-Lot Size0.59 AC / 25,700 SF

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$2,393 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,316

Property Taxes

$77

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 522 Riceville Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -82.480714
  • Latitude: 35.599198
  • Directions: Take Tunnel Rd East to Riceville Rd on Left. Follow Riceville Rd for about a mile, 522 is on your left.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • HOA Subject To Dues: No
  • Tax Assessed Value: $129,000.00
  • Parcel Number: 9669-51-5104-00000
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: AC Reynolds
  • High School: AC Reynolds
  • Elementary School: Bell
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage YN: No
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
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Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1141.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1141
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 1141.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 42
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Restrictions: Short Term Rental Allowed
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Water Source: City
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Exhaust Hood, Refrigerator
  • Levels: One
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Heating: Heat Pump, Propane
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Fireplace Features: Electric
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: No
  • Bedroom Main: 3
  • Full Bath Main: 2
  • Half Bath Main: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 7.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main

Property History for 522 Riceville Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 9, 2025

Closed

CANOPY #4317743

$460,000
Dec 5, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1923142520

$460,000

+41.9% / yr

Nov 6, 2025

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #4317743

Oct 31, 2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4317743

$475,000
Aug 28, 2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1540770925

$295,000

+8.5% / yr

Aug 28, 2024

Closed

CANOPY #4097619

$288,500
May 10, 2024

Price Change

CANOPY #4097619

$315,000
Apr 17, 2024

Price Change

CANOPY #4097619

$320,000
Jan 4, 2024

Price Change

CANOPY #4097619

$325,000
Jan 3, 2024

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4097619

$352,000
Oct 1, 2008

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #258569623

$80,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/09/2025

Closed

CANOPY #4317743

$460,000
12/05/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1923142520

$460,000

+41.9% / yr

11/06/2025

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #4317743

10/31/2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4317743

$475,000
08/28/2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1540770925

$295,000

+8.5% / yr

08/28/2024

Closed

CANOPY #4097619

$288,500
05/10/2024

Price Change

CANOPY #4097619

$315,000
04/17/2024

Price Change

CANOPY #4097619

$320,000
01/04/2024

Price Change

CANOPY #4097619

$325,000
01/03/2024

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4097619

$352,000
10/01/2008

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #258569623

$80,000

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Public Records for 522 Riceville Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$919 ($77 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt704 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt704 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt352 SqFtStories1Lot Size25,700 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930ZoningDEED DATE: 20CountyBUNCOMBEAPN9669-51-5104-00000

Schools near 522 Riceville 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
Charles C Bell Elementary
PublicPK to 5

A C Reynolds Middle
Public6 to 8

A C Reynolds 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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Listing Courtesy of Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Downtown

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