$4,500,000
SOLD AUG 4, 2025

224 Fern Grove Ct Asheville, NC 28803

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
5,291 Sq Ft
1.63 Acres

Recently Sold

$851 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

34 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Clubhouse
  • Radiant Floor
  • William W. Estes Elementary School Rated A-
  • Pond
  • Tennis Courts

About This Home

As of August 2025

This 2022 custom masterpiece epitomizes what luxury living is today. Built across a beautiful double lot at the end of a cul-de-sac, this home also backs up to acres of Ramble community land for incredible privacy. The four-season porch with a fireplace, heated floors, ceiling heaters, and retractable panels for cooler weather, is certain to be the favorite room in the house. Heated floors in all bathrooms as well as the craft room/office. The detached cottage awaits guests, a home office or an amazing workout retreat. With a stylish half bath already in place, the space is perfect for an office, workout room or playroom. The upper level of the cottage is ready to be finished with the possibility for 2/1, electrical in place and plumbing below. The house has a spacious three car garage with epoxy floors and the detached cottage has a fourth heated garage bay. POF REQUIRED before appointment request can be made. Minimum 24 Hour notice MANDATORY.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Clary Mccall

Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Biltmore Park Brokerage Email: clary.mccall@allentate.com License #160794 Listed on: 08/16/2024

Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Biltmore Park

Last Buyer's Agent

Mark Taylor

Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks The Ramble at Biltmore Forest License #211994

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,413

Year Built

  • Built in 2022

Lot Details

  • Irrigation

HOA Fees

  • $433 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 4 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Permanent Foundation
  • Wood Siding
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Home Security System
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Radiant Floor
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Basement Storage
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Pond
  • Fireplace in Patio

Schools

  • Estes/Koontz Elementary School
  • Valley Springs Middle School
  • T.C. Roberson High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidity Control
  • Floor Furnace
  • Heat Pump System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Power Generator

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 9645-38-8582-00000

Community Details

Overview

  • Ramble Community Association, Phone Number (828) 277-6675
  • Built by Buchanan Construction
  • Ramble Biltmore Forest Subdivision
  • Mandatory home owners association

Amenities

  • Picnic Area
  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Sport Court
  • Indoor Game Court
  • Recreation Facilities
  • Community Playground
  • Fitness Center
  • Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,413

Year Built

Built in 2022

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$433 per month

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 2022
  • Restrictions: Architectural Review,Height,Signage,Square Feet,Subdivision
  • Special Assessment Yn: 0
  • Proposed Special Assessment Yn: 0
  • Second Living Quarters: Other - See Remarks
  • Road Surface Type: Cobblestone, Paved
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Ratio CurrentPrice/TotalPropertyHLA: 736.86
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Attribution Contact: clary.mccall@allentate.com
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Permanent
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Central Vacuum, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 3481
  • Third Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 3481
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 3481
  • Sq Ft Upper: 1810
  • Appliances: Exhaust Hood, Gas Range
  • Other Equipment: Generator
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 5291
  • Has Basement: Daylight, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Storage Space, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Great Room, Porch, Wood Burning
  • Living Area: 5291
  • Bedroom Main: 1
  • Room Count: 7

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: In-Ground Irrigation
  • New Construction: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Pool Features: Outdoor Pool – Community
  • Construction Type: Cedar Shake, Fiber Cement, Stone, Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Main Level Garage YN: 1
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage, Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Heating: Central, Ductless, Floor Furnace, Heat Pump, Humidity Control, Natural Gas, Radiant Floor, Zoned
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink
  • Security: Security System
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump, Zoned
  • Water Source: City

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Game Court, Gated, Picnic Area, Playground, Pond, Recreation Area, Sidewalks, Sport Court, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s), Walking Trails
  • Association Fee: 433
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Hoa Subject To Dues: Mandatory
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Name: Ramble Community Association
  • Phone: 828-277-6675
  • Association Email: deanna.smith@fsresidential.com

Association/Amenities

  • Association Annual Expense: 5196.00

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Valley Springs
  • HOA Subject To: Required

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Area: 1.63
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 9645-38-8582-00000
  • Zoning Specification: RES

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Buchanan Construction

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Estes/Koontz
  • High School: T.C. Roberson

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 16, 2024
Closed on
Jul 25, 2025
Sold by
Peter A Ritcher Revocable Trust and Karen M Ritcher Revocable Trust
Bought by
Rivers John T and Rivers Monica D
Seller's Agent
Clary Mccall
Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Biltmore Park
Buyer's Agent
Mark Taylor
Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks The Ramble at Biltmore Forest
List Price
$4,950,000
Sold Price
$4,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$450,000
-9.09%
Views
347

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
206.79%
Original Mortgage
$3,150,000
Outstanding Balance
$3,150,000
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,772,210

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 2, 2023
Sold by
Ritcher Peter A and Ritcher Karen M
Bought by
Peter A Ritcher Revocable Trust and Karen M Ritcher Revocable Trust
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $4,500,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $3,150,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/04/2025 08/04/25 Sold $4,500,000 -9.1% $851 / Sq Ft
10/08/2024 10/08/24 For Sale $4,950,000 0.0% $936 / Sq Ft
09/19/2024 09/19/24 Pending -- -- --
08/16/2024 08/16/24 For Sale $4,950,000 -- $936 / Sq Ft
Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $14,413 $2,341,300 $409,000 $1,932,300
2023 $14,413 $2,470,900 $409,000 $2,061,900
2022 $11,002 $1,877,500 $409,000 $1,468,500
2021 $2,397 $409,000 $0 $0
2020 $2,577 $409,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

MLS Number: 4173009

Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

APN: 9645-38-8582-00000