Set on two parcels totaling 13.38 acres, this custom-built mountain retreat has been lovingly maintained by the same owner for more than 40 years and offers the kind of privacy, craftsmanship, and year-round mountain views that are increasingly hard to find—especially this close to downtown Asheville, just 15 minutes away. Tucked at the end of the road, the property feels incredibly secluded and peaceful, with a rhododendron-lined driveway creating a beautiful sense of arrival as you wind into the estate.
Inside, the home is filled with thoughtful details and timeless materials. The primary suite features reclaimed wood and heart beams from the historic Sayles Bleachery, bringing warmth, history, and character into the space. Custom cabinetry can be found throughout the home, reflecting the care and precision of an owner with a background in luxury homebuilding. Two Vermont Castings Defiant Encore wood stoves anchor the main living areas, while a geothermal heat pump provides efficient heating and cooling year-round. Additional features include a central vacuum system and a newly installed DSC alarm system.
Outdoors, the property continues to impress with a serene custom water feature built from stones found on-site, a large barn, garden space, and medicinal herbs growing throughout the property. A full list of identified herbs has been attached to the MLS documents for reference. The land itself is a rare combination of privacy and practicality, with multiple access points from two different roads and terrain that is unusually accessible and buildable for mountain property, making future construction and development significantly easier than many steep or difficult-to-access parcels in the area.
The original homesite parcel includes the residence and more than 5 acres of usable land with one additional building site. The second parcel offers the potential for three or more additional homesites, with the possibility of stunning 360-degree mountain views through selective tree trimming. Located within Limestone Township, which follows a one-home-per-acre guideline, the property presents exceptional flexibility for a private estate, multigenerational compound, family retreat, or future development opportunity. Trails and dirt roads wind throughout the land, creating a peaceful setting that feels both grounded in nature and highly functional.
Properties offering this level of craftsmanship, usable acreage, privacy, accessibility, and long-term potential this close to Asheville are increasingly rare. The two PINs are being sold together only.
Active
$1,200,000
24 Smokey Rd, Asheville, NC 28803
3beds
3,124sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1986
13.38 Acres Lot
$1,192,000 Zestimate®
$384/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Large barnYear-round mountain viewsGarden spaceCentral vacuum systemRhododendron-lined driveway
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing Provided by:
Beth Schadler beth@livinginasheville.com,
EXP Realty LLC
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4371941
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Central Vacuum, En Suite Bathroom, Open Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 269.55 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16' 8" X 16' 2"
Heating
- Geothermal
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Finished,Full,Interior Entry,Storage Space,Walk-Out Access
- Attic: Walk-In
- Fireplace features: Den, Family Room, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,010
- Total interior livable area: 3,124 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,010
- Finished area below ground: 1,114
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Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage on Main Level
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Garage is 23 x 23
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Balcony, Deck, Front Porch
Lot
- Size: 13.38 Acres
- Features: Cleared, Corner Lot, Orchard(s), Green Area, Hilly, Level, Open Lot, Private, Wooded, Views, Waterfall - Artificial
Living quarters
- Secondary features: Interior Connected
Details
- Additional parcels included: 9666-23-9446-00000
- Parcel number: 966633431500000
- Zoning: R-LD
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1986
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Wired Internet Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Asheville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $384/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $648,800
- Annual tax amount: $2,727
- Date on market: 5/13/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Gravel, Stone
Estimated market value
$1,192,000
$1.13M - $1.25M
$4,510/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,200,000$384/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,727 +7.6% | $402,400 |
| 2024 | $2,535 +3.2% | $402,400 |
| 2023 | $2,456 +1.7% | $402,400 |
| 2022 | $2,416 | $402,400 |
| 2021 | $2,416 +7.3% | $402,400 +16.5% |
| 2020 | $2,251 | $345,300 |
| 2019 | $2,251 | $345,300 |
| 2018 | $2,251 | $345,300 +26.1% |
| 2017 | $2,251 | $273,900 |
| 2016 | $2,251 +14.6% | $273,900 |
| 2015 | $1,964 | $273,900 |
| 2014 | $1,964 | $273,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $273,900 +5.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $259,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $259,800 |
| 2010 | -- | $259,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $259,800 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28803
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Glen Arden ElementaryGrades: PK-4Distance: 3.7 mi
- 7/10Cane Creek MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.9 mi
- 7/10T C Roberson HighGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 3.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Glen Arden/Koontz
- Middle: Cane Creek
- High: T.C. Roberson
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- North Carolina
- Buncombe County
- Asheville
- 28803
- 24 Smokey Rd





