948 Riceville Rd

Asheville, NC 28805

$299,000
Price
2
Beds
1,260 Sq. Ft.
$237 / Sq. Ft.
1,260
Sq. Ft.
$237
per Sq. Ft.
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Active Under Contract
Active Under Contract

Description

Here's a great opportunity to experience peaceful living just minutes from downtown Asheville at 948 Riceville Road. This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home sits on a half-acre lot of flat, useful land bordered by a small creek in the back and surrounded by gentle mountain views. Inside, you’ll find a bright, welcoming open layout with an additional flex room perfect for a home office, studio, or guest space. The fenced property offers plenty of room for pets, gardening, and outdoor living, all while...Here's a great opportunity to experience peaceful living just minutes from downtown Asheville at 948 Riceville Road. This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home sits on a half-acre lot of flat, useful land bordered by a small creek in the back and surrounded by gentle mountain views. Inside, you’ll find a bright, welcoming open layout with an additional flex room perfect for a home office, studio, or guest space. The fenced property offers plenty of room for pets, gardening, and outdoor living, all while maintaining a sense of quiet privacy. Whether you’re seeking your first home, a cozy retreat, or an investment opportunity, this one blends country tranquility with convenient access to Asheville’s amenities and great proximity to the VA hospital as well.
  1. Listed by Peter Lorenz • Keller Williams Professionals
    P: (828)-777-1412 C: (828)-777-1412 peterlorenz@kw.com
  2. Listed by Bill Johnson • Keller Williams Professionals
    P: (828)-768-8879 C: (828)-771-2331 wljpesj@gmail.com

Property Details for 948 Riceville Road

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Mountain(s)
Parking Features
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Subdivision Name
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LISTING UPDATED: 03/31/2026 07:11 PM

Property Details for 948 Riceville Road

StatusActive Under Contract
MLS #4311610
Days on Market169
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1950
Lot Size0.51 AC / 22,215 SF
CountyBuncombe County
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Building Information for 948 Riceville Road

Stories-Year Built1950Building Size-Lot Size0.51 AC / 22,215 SF

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$1,594 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,506

Property Taxes

$88

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 948 Riceville Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -82.478476
  • Latitude: 35.613388
  • Directions: Start at Pack Square in downtown Asheville. Head east on College Street toward Charlotte Street. Continue onto Tunnel Road (US-70 E). Stay on Tunnel Road for about 3.3 miles. Turn left onto Riceville Road (at the light near Ingles Market). Continue on Riceville Road for approximately 2.5 miles. 948 Riceville Road will be on your right. Estimated drive time: about 10–12 minutes, depending on traffic. Distance: roughly 5.5 miles from downtown Asheville.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $148,000.00
  • Parcel Number: 9669-66-3257-00000
  • City Taxes Paid To: Riceville
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Unspecified
  • High School: Unspecified
  • Elementary School: Unspecified
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage YN: No
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1260.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1260
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 1260.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 23
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
Green Features
  • Green Verification Count: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Chain Link, Fenced, Front Yard, Full
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s), Workshop
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Levels: One
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
  • Interior Features: Cable Prewire
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: No
  • Bedroom Main: 2
  • Full Bath Main: 1
  • Half Bath Main: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 4.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main

Property History for 948 Riceville Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 31, 2026

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #4311610

—
Nov 12, 2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4311610

$299,000—
Oct 13, 2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4311610

$315,000—
Oct 24, 2012

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #340057786

$149,000

+0.2% / yr

Oct 24, 2012

Closed

CANOPY #522155

$148,500—
Jul 11, 2012

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #522155

$157,000—
Oct 12, 2010

Expired

CANOPY #462718

$169,900—
Apr 12, 2010

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #462718

$179,900—
Feb 24, 2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #204556613

$147,000—
Feb 24, 2006

Closed

CANOPY #343399

$147,000—
Jan 20, 2006

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #343399

—
Jan 10, 2006

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #343399

$148,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/31/2026

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #4311610

—
11/12/2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4311610

$299,000
10/13/2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4311610

$315,000
10/24/2012

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #340057786

$149,000

+0.2% / yr

10/24/2012

Closed

CANOPY #522155

$148,500
07/11/2012

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #522155

$157,000
10/12/2010

Expired

CANOPY #462718

$169,900
04/12/2010

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #462718

$179,900
02/24/2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #204556613

$147,000
02/24/2006

Closed

CANOPY #343399

$147,000
01/20/2006

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #343399

—
01/10/2006

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #343399

$148,500

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

Public Records for 948 Riceville Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$1,055 ($88 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,104 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,104 SqFtStories1Lot Size22,216 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950ZoningDEED DATE: 10CountyBUNCOMBEAPN9669-66-3257-00000

Schools near 948 Riceville Road

This home is within Buncombe County Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Charles C Bell Elementary
Public - PK to 5
A C Reynolds Middle
Public - 6 to 8
A C Reynolds High
Public - 9 to 12
Community High School
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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