Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds5,395 sqft
79 Forest Rd, Asheville, NC 28803
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.59 acresLot Size
1970Year Built
$153/sq ftPrice per sq ft
5 carsParking Spaces

Description

A mountain style contemporary on 1.59 private acres adjoining the Biltmore Estate. Well proportioned rooms with good flow throughout. Separate carriage house over 3 car garage. Massive stone fireplaces. Large terrace overlooking wooded seclusion. Priced below 2013 tax appraisal! Privately located deep in Biltmore Forest, adjoining the Biltmore Estate.A mountain style contemporary on 1.59 private acres adjoining the Biltmore Estate. Well proportioned rooms with good flow throughout. Separate carriage house over 3 car garage. Massive stone fireplaces. Large terrace overlooking wooded seclusion. Priced below 2013 tax appraisal! Privately located deep in Biltmore Forest, adjoining the Biltmore Estate.
  • Listed by: • Beverly-Hanks, South
Listing closed: 05/08/2013 12:00 AM • Source: CANOPY, MLS#: 531970

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Listing Courtesy of Beverly-Hanks, South

Sold By Beverly-Hanks, Biltmore Lake

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Property Information for 79 Forest Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Detached Garage
  • Community Features: Golf
  • Subdivision Name: Biltmore Forest
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Lot Size: 1.59 AC / 69,260 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -82.54808
  • Latitude: 35.531701
  • Directions: Hendersonville Rd. to Busbee Rd, west on Busbee. Cross Vanderbilt at stop sign, next left (south) on Forest Rd.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 9646-47-6300-00000
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Valley Springs
  • High School: T.C. Roberson
  • Elementary School: Estes/Koontz
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 5.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Elevation: 2000
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 5395.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Main: 2178
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 3217
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 5395.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Level, Private, Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.59
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 18
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Plat Reference Section Pages: 2870
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: City
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Construction Materials: Stone Veneer, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Rear Porch
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
  • Roof: Fiberglass
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Electric Cooktop, Wall Oven
  • Levels: Two
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump
  • Interior Features: Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Basement YN: No
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 11.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Family Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 5
  • Room Types: Laundry
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 6
  • Room Types: Great Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Types: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 8
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 9
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 10
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 11
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Upper

Property History for 79 Forest Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 8, 2013

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #352194135

$825,000—
May 8, 2013

Closed

CANOPY #531970

$825,000—
Apr 23, 2013

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #531970

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/08/2013

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #352194135

$825,000
05/08/2013

Closed

CANOPY #531970

$825,000
04/23/2013

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #531970

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Public Records for 79 Forest Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$6,879 ($573 / month)
Home Facts
Baths7.5Total Finished SqFt5,317 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,317 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,500 SqFtStories1Lot Size69,260 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Dwelling (2-4)Year Built1970ZoningDEED DATE: 05CountyBUNCOMBEAPN9646-47-6300-00000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 79 Forest Road

This home is within Buncombe County Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 5 to 6
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
William W Estes Elementary
PublicPK to 4

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 79 Forest Road, Asheville, NC 28803
$825,000
5
5,395
69,260
$615,250
3
2,698
61,419
–
4
3,182
82,328
$700,000
–
2,900
101,930
–
5
3
2,649
67,518
$1,550,000
5
5,525
105,850

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