Active
$3,200,000
7beds
7,063sqft
31 Busbee Rd, Asheville, NC 28803
7beds
7,063sqft
Single family residence
Built in 1926
3.32 Acres
3 Garage spaces
$453 price/sqft
What's special
Tranquil fish pondRear patioWood-burning fireplacesOriginal star-shaped light fixturesSpacious suitesBeautifully proportioned bedroomsQuarter-sawn oak floors
A masterwork of Georgian Revival elegance, this distinguished Biltmore Forest estate is a rare Asheville treasure of enduring beauty and provenance. Set on 3.32 acres near the Cedarcliff Gate of the Biltmore Estate, the residence was designed in 1927 by renowned Beaux-Arts architect William Lawrence Bottomley, one of his few Southern ...
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Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4240113
Travel times
Living Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
Dining Room
Sunroom
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 26, 2026 at 12:16pm
Listing Provided by:
Marilyn Wright 828-279-3980,
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4240113
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 8
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Upper
Bedroom s
- Level: Upper
Bedroom s
- Level: Upper
Bedroom s
- Level: Upper
Bathroom half
- Level: Main
Bathroom half
- Level: Main
Bathroom half
- Level: Basement
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Upper
Bathroom full
- Level: Upper
Bathroom full
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Pantry, Wet Bar
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Media room
- Level: Basement
Sunroom
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Disposal, Down Draft, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry, Wet Bar, Total Primary Heated Living Area: 6606
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Doors: French Doors, Screen Door(s)
- Basement: Basement Shop,Interior Entry,Partially Finished
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Fireplace features: Den, Family Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,899
- Total interior livable area: 7,063 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 5,899
- Finished area below ground: 707
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Circular Driveway, Detached Garage, Garage on Main Level
- Garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Side Porch, Terrace
- Exterior features: In-Ground Irrigation
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 3.32 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 964761783100000
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Georgian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Full
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1926
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Biltmore Forest
Location
- Region: Asheville
- Elevation: 2000 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $453/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,459,500
- Annual tax amount: $13,444
- Date on market: 4/7/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 296 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Exclusions: Stone Lions
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,200,000$453/sqft |
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| 11/24/2025 | Pending sale | $3,200,000$453/sqft |
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| 7/28/2025 | Price change | $3,200,000-3%$453/sqft |
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| 6/2/2025 | Price change | $3,300,000-8.3%$467/sqft |
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| 4/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,600,000-4%$510/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,444 +5.6% | $2,459,500 |
| 2024 | $12,730 +7.7% | $2,459,500 +3.7% |
| 2023 | $11,816 +2% | $2,372,700 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$17,064/mo
Principal & interest
$15651
Property taxes
$1413
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Neighborhood: 28803
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10William W Estes ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 3.9 mi
- 9/10Valley Springs MiddleGrades: 5-8Distance: 4.1 mi
- 8/10Buncombe County Middle College High SchoolGrades: 11-12Distance: 2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Estes/Koontz
- Middle: Valley Springs
- 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.
- North Carolina
- Buncombe County
- Asheville
- 28803
- 31 Busbee Rd