Tucked against Blue Ridge Parkway land, this 2.87-acre sanctuary offers the ultimate blend of total privacy, natural serenity, and ultimate convenience—just 10 minutes from daily shopping and 15 minutes from downtown Asheville. Direct trail access connects you straight to the NC Mountains-to-Sea Trail, surrounded by pristine wilderness and abundant wildlife, from wild turkeys and deer to black bears. The home harmonizes beautifully with its environment, featuring a natural wood exterior, light-filled open living space with vaulted ceilings, rich hardwood floors, and a cozy wood-burning stove. Unwind on the front or rear decks overlooking lush woods and a babbling tributary of Upper Grassy Branch Creek (with zero Helene flooding or damage). Complete with a sauna, woodshed, and a flexible bonus room with its own private exterior entrance—ideal for a home office, creative studio, or guest space—this turnkey mountain retreat is also versatile enough for short- or long-term rentals. Opportunity knocks—schedule your tour today!
- Heating System:
- Central, Forced Air, Propane, Wood Stove
- Cooling System:
- Central Air
- Basement:
- Full, Basement Shop, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Storage Space, Finished, Basement Garage Door, Daylight, Walk-Out Access, Walk-Up Access
- Fireplace:
- Living Room, Wood Burning Stove
- Patio:
- Front Porch, Covered, Rear Porch, Deck
- Parking:
- Attached Garage, Basement, Garage Shop
- Exterior Features:
- Sauna
- Flooring:
- Wood, Laminate, Tile
- Interior Features:
- Open Floorplan, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Built-in Features, Split Bedroom
- Laundry Features:
- Main Level
- Sewer:
- Septic Installed
- Utilities:
- Underground Utilities, Electricity Connected, Propane, Wired Internet Available, Satellite Internet Available, Cable Available
- Window Features:
- Insulated Window(s), Skylight(s)
- Appliances:
- Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Dryer, Exhaust Hood, Gas Water Heater, Washer, Washer/Dryer, Propane Water Heater
- Country:
- US
- State:
- NC
- County:
- Buncombe
- City:
- Asheville
- Street:
- Cooke Blue Ridge
- Zipcode:
- 28805
- Street:
- Independence
- Street Number:
- 266
- Street Suffix:
- Boulevard
- Longitude:
- W83° 30' 22.3''
- Latitude:
- N35° 37' 49.9''
- Directions:
- HWY 70 to Riceville Road, follow for 2.5 miles to left on Independence Blvd (Riceville Forest Subdiv) for 1.5 miles (keep following Independence Blvd Ext) take a left at the 266 sign onto the gravel drive and turn right onto the paved driveway.
- Elementary School:
- Charles C Bell
- High School:
- AC Reynolds
- Middle School:
- AC Reynolds
- Office Name:
- Redfin Corporation
- Agent Name:
- Lee Smith
- TaxAnnualAmount:
- $0
- TaxAssessedValue:
- $0
- AssociationFee:
- $0
- Community Features:
- None
- Construction Materials:
- Wood, Stone Veneer
- Foundation Details:
- Basement
- Garage:
- 1
- Levels:
- One and One Half
- Lot Features:
- Wooded, Private, Sloped
- Water Source:
- Well
- List Agent Mls Id:
- 73835
- List Office Mls Id:
- 5808
- Listing Term:
- Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Mls Status:
- Active
- Modification Timestamp:
- 2026-10-25T20:06:18Z
- Originating System Name:
- Canopy
- Special Listing Conditions:
- None
- Status Change Timestamp:
- 2026-10-08T14:08:23Z
Residential For Sale
266 Independence Boulevard, Asheville, North Carolina 28805
- Property Type :
- Residential
- Listing Type :
- For Sale
- Listing ID :
- 4431504
- Price :
- $775,000
- Bedrooms :
- 3
- Bathrooms :
- 3
- Square Footage :
- 2,428 Sqft
- Year Built :
- 1997
- Status :
- Active
- Full Bathrooms :
- 3
- Property Sub Type :
- Single Family Residence
- Roof:
- Composition
