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12 Rice Branch Road

Asheville, NC 28804

4 beds
3 baths
2,933 sqft
~3 acre lot
$460 per sqft
1941 build
– on site

Welcome to "Glen Campbell" - a rare French Tudor Retreat in North Asheville. Nestled on 2.5 private acres, just minutes from downtown, Blue Ridge Parkway, shopping, medical and all other needed conveniences. Formerly known as "Chateau Elaine", this distinctive home was once owned by the Ference family, proprietors of Asheville's beloved Ference Cheese Shop. Set above a professionally landscaped yard featuring natural boulders, rock walls, and serene stone patios, including a cozy firepit. The property's unique setting overlooks a large undeveloped tract that includes an historic 1800's log cabin under a long-term family trust agreement providing a tranquil setting and undisturbed view. In 2011, the home was tastefully updated with a stunning new kitchen and dining area, a modernized primary suite, office area and a convenient new half bath- all while preserving the home's original architecture and charm. This is a one-of-a-kind North Asheville gem with timeless appeal!

Listing courtesy of Canopy MLS / Preferred Properties

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jul 12, 2025 •

MLS# 4277334 —

The Building

Year Built:

1941
New Construction:

false
Construction Type:

Site Built
Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Construction Materials:

Hard Stucco, Stone, Wood
Architectural Style:

European, Tudor
Roof:

Shingle
Foundation Details:

Basement, Crawl Space
Levels:

Two
Basement:

Basement Garage Door, Basement Shop, Storage Space, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
Basement:

true
Patio And Porch Features:

Deck, Patio, Rear Porch, Side Porch, Terrace
Door Features:

Screen Door(s), Sliding Doors
Window Features:

Insulated Window(s), Skylight(s)
Security Features:

Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
SqFt Upper:

674
SqFt Unheated Total:

348
SqFt Unheated Basement:

348
Above Grade Finished Area:

2585
Below Grade Finished Area:

348

Interior

Features:

Attic Stairs Pulldown, Built-in Features, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry
Flooring:

Tile, Wood
Living Area:

2933
Fireplace:

true
Fireplace Features:

Outside, Wood Burning

Location

Directions:

Merrimon Avenue North to Beaverdam Rd. Take a right and follow until you reach Rice Branch Rd. Take a right and house is on your left.
Latitude:

35.642249
Longitude:

-82.521031
Elevation:

1500

The Property

Type:

Residential
Lot Features:

Private, Rolling Slope, Wooded, Views
Lot Size Area:

2.52
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Zoning Specification:

BDM
Zoning:

BDM
Exterior Features:

Fire Pit, Other - See Remarks
Additional Parcels Description:

9750.47.1460.00000
Fencing:

Back Yard
Road Responsibility:

Publicly Maintained Road
Road Surface Type:

Asphalt, Paved

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Parcel Number:

9750.47.0179.00000
Tax Assessed Value:

639700

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

4
Bedroom Main:

1
Bedroom Upper:

3

Baths

Baths:

3
Full Baths:

2
Half Baths:

1
Full Baths Main:

1
Half Baths Main:

1
Full Baths Upper:

1

The Listing

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Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Zoned, Other - See Remarks
Cooling:

Central Air, Zoned

Utilities

Utilities:

Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas, Underground Power Lines, Wired Internet Available
Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

City

Appliances

Appliances:

Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Hood, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator with Ice Maker, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer/Dryer
Laundry Features:

In Basement

Schools

Elementary School:

Asheville City
Middle School:

Unspecified
High School:

Asheville

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Beaverdam
Complex Name:

none
Restrictions:

Deed
HOA Subject To:

None
Senior Community:

false

Parking

Parking Features:

Attached Garage
Garage:

true
Garage Spaces:

1
Main Level Garage:

No
Carport:

false
Open Parking:

true
Open Parking Spaces:

3
Other Parking:

Plenty of parking in the driveway, one small space in the garage

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$1,350,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$7,228
Taxes	N/A
Insurance	$371
Utilities	$230 See report
Total	$7,829/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
7/12/25 Jul 12, 2025	Coming Soon	CMLS	$1,350,000

House

$1,350,000

Cost Est.

$7,829/mo.

Listing provided by broker:

Sandy Lindsey

Preferred Properties

sandy@preferredprop.com

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This house is located in Asheville, NC 28804. 12 Rice Branch Road is a 2,933 square foot house with 4 beds and 3 baths that has been on Estately for 0 days. This house is in the attendance area of Ira B Jones Elementary School, Asheville High School, Isaac Dickson Elementary School, Asheville Middle School, Hall Fletcher Elementary School, Claxton Elementary School, and Vance Elementary School.

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