Land with Home for Sale in Swannanoa, North Carolina
50 Rainbow Ridge Rd, Swannanoa, NC 28778
Peaceful retreat ideally located between Asheville and Black Mountain, just steps from the hiking trails of Warren Wilson College. This well-maintained home sits on 1.5+ wooded acres with mountain and sunrise views through the trees. The open main level features a sunroom, custom woodwork, and an updated kitchen and bath. Finished basement offers flexible space with a separate bath, kitchenette, and second sunroom-ideal for guests or rental potential (previous Airbnb use). Enjoy lush landscaping with Japanese maples, dogwoods, azaleas, and rhododendron, plus space to garden and berry bushes in a private, quiet setting. Solar panels, mini-splits, 2019-warrantied roof, updated systems, a two-car garage, and ample parking and storage complete this private mountain refuge.
Location
- Street address
- 50 Rainbow Ridge Rd
- County
- Buncombe County
- Elevation
- 2,273 feet
Directions
From Asheville, take I-40 east - Exit 55, left at end of ramp then right on Hwy 70. Left on Warren Wilson Rd. Just past Warren Wilson College turn left on Rainbow Ridge. Home will be on your left.
Property details
- Acreage
- 1.56 acres
- Zoning
- R-1
- MLS #
- CMLS 4368868
- Posted
Parcels
- 9679-86-5921-00000
Legal description
DEED DATE:11/21/2016 DEED:5493-0471 PLAT:0000-0000
Open houses
| Date | Begins | Ends | Appt needed | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2026 | 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM | No | — |
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
Lot
- Features
- Green Area, Level, Private, Wooded
Exterior
- Parking
- Attached Garage, Driveway, Garage, Open
- Pool
- Patio, Porch
- Structures
- Storage
Structure
- Stories
- 1
- Basement
- Apartment, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Partially Finished, Storage Space, Walk-Out Access, Walk-Up Access
- Heating
- Ductless
- Materials
- Brick Partial, Wood
- Roof
- Shingle
Interior
- Room Count
- 10
- Rooms
- Basement, Bathroom x 2, Bedroom x 2, Den, Laundry Room x 2
- Flooring
- Concrete, Laminate, Tile
- Fireplaces
- Yes
- Appliances
- Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Solar Hot Water, Washer, Washer/Dryer
- Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built-In Features, Open Floorplan
Nearby schools
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| WD Williams | Elementary |
| Charles D Owen | Middle |
| Charles D Owen | High |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026 | New listing | $535,000 | — | CMLS |