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Tucked away on 5 private acres in the mountains of Swannanoa, this exceptional retreat offers the rare combination of privacy, natural beauty, and convenient access to Asheville and Black Mountain. Sandwiched between National Forest land and the Asheville watershed, the property provides direct access to hiking trails that lead toward the Blue Ridge Parkway, creating an extraordinary setting for those who value nature, exploration, and tranquility. Explore creeks on the property and an abundance of wildlife. Inside, soaring ceilings and expansive windows bring the beauty of the surrounding landscape into the dramatic two-story great room, anchored by a beautiful stone, wood-burning fireplace. With that wall of windows, you can lounge on the comfort of your own couch in front of a roaring fire and still experience nature. The open-concept design flows naturally into the dining area and well-appointed kitchen, making the home equally suited for quiet evenings or gathering with friends and family inside and outside on the multi-level, all new decking. The spacious main-level primary suite offers a peaceful retreat, while a generous loft provides flexible space for an office, studio, or additional sleeping area.This home boasts a 4-bedroom septic system so that loft space could easily be used as an additional bedroom/bunk room, a true flex space. The lower level adds even more living space with a comfortable family room featuring a wood stove with sliding glass door walkout to the patio and fire pit areas, and two additional bedrooms and a full bath. Outside, explore your own wooded acreage, enjoy the sounds of nature, and experience the feeling of being truly removed from it all—while still being just minutes from the amenities of Asheville and Black Mountain. 2-car garage to top it all off! A distinctive mountain property offering privacy, adventure, and a true connection to the outdoors. Come experience 918 Long Branch Road and discover your own piece of Western North Carolina. New decking, recent painting of the interior/exterior, refinished hardwood flooring, grading of driveway, service of the GENERAC whole house generator and so much more make this home ready to go with so many possibilities, STR, second home/mountain retreat or full time cozy home... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmLDapP6xio
Single-familyProperty Type
2007Year Built
5.02 acresLot Size
$251Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Neely Neu• Unique: A Real Estate Collective
Come see your Dream Home situated on 5 acres adj to National Forest w/ hiking trails direct to Blue Ridge Parkway on property. Have total privacy, yet conveniently located between Asheville and Black Mountain. This home features a 2 story great room with stone fireplace, open floor plan with beautiful chef's kitchen and dining area. A large loft can double as a 4th bedroom. Huge master suite on the main with gorgeous master bath. Family room with wood stove and 2 BR's on the lower level.
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #NCM519701
Dec 20, 2012
Sold
$291,500
$123/sq ft
Jun 4, 2012
Listed
$299,900
$126/sq ft
+18
The Dream A-Frame situated on 5 acres adj to National Forest w/ hiking trails direct to Blue Ridge Parkway on property. Serene setting w/ year round views & privacy. Chef's kitchen literally - designed for entertaining w/ open floor plan that fills w/ natural light & tree lined tranquility. Luxurious Master suite on main, loft for office or guests is grand space. Lower Den/Flex space & two bedrooms that boast of sunlight all day. Easy to show.
Public Records
Aug 9, 2006
Sold
$84,000
$35/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,358 (+4.8%)
$81,600 + $400,500
$482,100
2024
$3,203 (+3.1%)
$81,600 + $400,500
$482,100
2023
$3,108 (+1.6%)
$96,600 + $390,500
$487,100
2022
$3,059
$96,600 + $390,500
$487,100
2021
$3,059 (+11.3%)
$96,600 + $390,500
$487,100
2020
$2,748
$96,600 + $390,500
$487,100
2019
$2,748
$91,200 + $319,500
$410,700
2018
$2,748 (+0.1%)
$91,200 + $319,500
$410,700
2017
$2,743 (+17.7%)
$91,200 + $319,500
$410,700
2016
$2,331
$91,200 + $319,500
$410,700
2015
$2,331
$80,300 + $237,800
$318,100
2014
$2,331
$80,300 + $237,800
$318,100
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.02 Acres
Year renovated
2007
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,378
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,378
Year built
2007
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
978130326200000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 19, 2026.
OU
Open Use District
The OU Open Use District is established as a district in which all uses are allowed by right, except for certain uses that are regulated as conditional uses so as to ensure that neighborhood impact is mitigated. Additionally, those uses which are specific to the Airport Industry District (AI) are excluded from the OU Open Use District. The neighborhood impact from conditional uses will be mitigated through the use of minimum specific site standards combined with general standards which provide the flexibility to impose a higher level of specific site standards dependent upon the degree of neighborhood impact. No zoning permit shall be required for permitted uses in the OU Open Use District.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Gas station
General retail
Restaurant
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Manufacturing
Warehouse
Hotel / motel
Office
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 90° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Swannanoa, NC • 28778
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
June and 5.1 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.7 hrs
5.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 918 Long Branch Rd
$597,096
$2,096 over list price of $595K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $510K to $708K.