Gorgeous Timber Frame Retreat with Long-Range Mountain Views! This meticulously maintained timber frame home is privately nestled on 1.95 acres with stunning, year-round long-range views of Mount Pisgah. Lightly lived in as a summer home, this property offers exceptional craftsmanship and thoughtful custom details throughout. Enjoy two fireplaces, custom artisan craftsmanship, and beautiful custom cabinetry, shelving, and vanities crafted from Canary wood, cedar, birch, and cherry. Built-in dressers in both bedrooms, custom-made bathroom vanities, and a new Velux skylight add to the home?s distinctive character. All exterior doors have been replaced, and the roof was new in 2024.The second-floor bedroom is a peaceful retreat with its own private deck?the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee or an afternoon beverage while taking in the spectacular mountain views. The detached 1,500-square-foot heated garage is a dream for the hobbyist, craftsman, or car enthusiast, featuring impressive 14-foot ceilings, 12-foot overhead garage doors, and commercial 120/220-volt power. With privacy, breathtaking views, exceptional craftsmanship, and an extraordinary, detached garage, this one-of-a-kind mountain property is truly special. NO DRIVE BYS - HOUSE CANNOT BE SEEN FROM THE ROAD.
Active
$750,000
225 Long Branch Rd, Swannanoa, NC 28778
2beds
2,675sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1989
1.95 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$280/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Timber frame homeTwo fireplacesExceptional craftsmanshipCustom artisan craftsmanshipThoughtful custom details throughoutNew velux skylightCustom-made bathroom vanities
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Listed by:
Kelly Frady kelly.frady@allentate.com,
Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-North,
Sandra Justus,
Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-North
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4419475
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom s
- Level: Upper
Bathroom half
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Upper
Bathroom full
- Level: Basement
Dining area
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Basement
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Office
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Ductless, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Ductless, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Electric Oven, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Basement, Laundry Room
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Doors: Insulated Door(s)
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Full,Interior Entry,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access,Walk-Up Access
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,775
- Total interior livable area: 2,675 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,775
- Finished area below ground: 900
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Detached Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage Shop, Garage on Main Level
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Wrap Around
- Exterior features: Storage
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range, Mountain(s), Winter, Year Round
Lot
- Size: 1.95 Acres
- Features: Green Area, Level, Private, Sloped, Wooded, Views
Living quarters
- Secondary features: Other - See Remarks
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop
- Parcel number: 978064298100000
- Zoning: OU
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Post and Beam
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1989
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Shared Well
- Utilities for property: Propane
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Swannanoa
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $280/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $282,300
- Annual tax amount: $1,967
- Date on market: 8/28/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 11 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Gravel, Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $750,000+277.8%$280/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4419475 Report a problem | ||
| 9/28/1998 | Sold | $198,500$74/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,967 +4.1% | $282,300 -1.7% |
| 2024 | $1,889 +3.1% | $287,300 |
| 2023 | $1,833 +1.6% | $287,300 |
| 2022 | $1,804 | $287,300 |
| 2021 | $1,804 +13.4% | $287,300 +20.8% |
| 2020 | $1,591 | $237,800 |
| 2019 | $1,591 | $237,800 |
| 2018 | $1,591 +10.5% | $237,800 +21% |
| 2017 | $1,440 | $196,500 |
| 2016 | $1,440 | $196,500 |
| 2015 | $1,440 | $196,500 |
| 2014 | $1,440 | $196,500 +0.4% |
| 2013 | -- | $195,700 -2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $200,700 -0.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $201,500 |
| 2010 | -- | $201,500 |
| 2009 | -- | $201,500 |
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Neighborhood: 28778
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: WD Williams
- Middle: Charles D Owen
- High: Charles D Owen
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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