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976 Riceville Rd Asheville, NC 28805
Property details
About 976 Riceville Rd
Modern design meets mountain charm in this light-filled East Asheville stunner. With an open floor-plan, vaulted ceilings and white oak wood flooring throughout, the home feels spacious, grounded, and effortlessly inviting. The kitchen and bathrooms shine with granite countertops, while custom built-in wood shelving elevates every closet and pantry. Oversized windows flood the home with natural light. Eco-conscious touches like solar panels, a high-efficiency heat pump and water heater, foam insulation built into superior walls, and a HERS rating for maximum energy efficiency keep utility costs low and comfort high year-round. Step out back and enjoy the mountain air—whether you’re hosting on the expansive elevated back deck or unwinding on the beautifully curated boulder and stone patio, crafted in collaboration with Asheville Boulder Works. This isn’t just a place to live; it’s a place to exhale.
Highlights
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Wood
- Interior: Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Parking: Driveway
- Exterior: Fire Pit, Other - See Remarks
- Architectural Style: Contemporary, Cottage, European
- Heating: Central, Electric, Heat Pump
- Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
- List Price: $525,000
- Price/SqFt: $400
- Annual Tax Amount: $2,216
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: Take I-40 to exit 55 and head east on US-70. After a couple miles, turn left onto Riceville Rd. Follow it for approx 2.5 miles; 976 will be on your left.
- Year Built: 2021
- Living Area: 1,312 SqFt
- MLS Number: 4247752
- Office Name: Town and Mountain Realty
- Office Email: Rahm@townandmountain.com
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Mar 10, 2021 | Home Sold | $311,500 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $324,200 | $2,216 |
2023 | $324,200 | $2,152 |
2022 | $324,200 | $2,055 |
2021 | $51,000 | $323 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Charles C. Bell Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.9 mi
•90 Maple Springs Rd
5
Haw Creek Elementary School
Public District PK-5
2.1 mi
•10 Bethesda Rd
2
Oakley Elementary School
Public District PK-5
4.0 mi
•753 Fairview Rd
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $71,678. Residents of Asheville, NC typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Typical family type is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
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About 976 Riceville Rd
The listing price of 976 Riceville Rd property is $525,000.
The property 976 Riceville Rd is a house located in Asheville, North Carolina, 28805.
Active Listing: 976 Riceville Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 976 Riceville Rd are: Charles C. Bell Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Haw Creek Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Oakley Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Evergreen Community Charter (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Artspace Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), A.C. Reynolds Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Community High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), A.C. Reynolds High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), School of Inquiry and Life Sciences (GreatSchools Rating 7/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $2,216 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on March 10, 2021 for $311,500 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 976 Riceville Rd has 3 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 976 Riceville Rd is 1,312 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 976 Riceville Rd is 2021.
This home is located at 976 Riceville Rd in Asheville, NC and zip code 28805. This 1,312 square foot home was built in 2021. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 23, 2025 and is currently priced at $525,000.
Over 9 listings were sold over their listed price in March 2025 in Asheville, NC. In the same period over 73 listings were sold below the listed price and 38 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in Asheville, NC increased by 21% between February and March 2025. Listings spent 44 days on the market in March 2025, and had a median list price of $500,000 during the same period.