$500,000
SOLD DEC 15, 2025

5 Sunset Dr Swannanoa, NC 28778

3 Beds
4 Baths
2,991 Sq Ft
13,068 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$167 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Screened Porch
  • Ranch Style House
  • No HOA
  • 1 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of December 2025

Welcome to 5 Sunset Drive—a solid brick rancher in the sought-after Bee Tree area of Swannanoa, just 15 minutes to Asheville and 10 minutes to Black Mountain. Step into effortless comfort and timeless charm with 3 bedrooms, 4 full baths, and two inviting living rooms. Enter the front door to find living room 1 of 2 boasting large windows and a fireplace. The living room leads to a kitchen with ample counter and cabinet space. From the kitchen enjoy a separate dining room with access to a large screened in porch. This side of the home also has a huge second living room area and bar seating at the kitchen. The primary suite on the main level offers built-in shelving, closet space, and an ensuite full bathroom. Through the primary bedroom you'll find a bonus room, perfect for a nursery or office, and an attached full bathroom. The lower level provides endless possibilities—use it as a guest or in-law suite, home office, recreation space, storage space, etc. The lower level has a separate exterior entry and a separate driveway! The living area is stubbed for plumbing and ready for your hobbies or rental income! With an attached carport, and large detached garage there are endless parking and workshop spaces. Lastly, this area's gorgeous mountain surroundings and proximity to Warren Wilson College are the cherries on top. At Warren Wilson you'll enjoy over 7 miles of wooded hiking trails and river access. This home is the perfect blend of convenience, nature, and possibility.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jordan Lockaby

Keller Williams Professionals Brokerage Email: jlockaby@kw.com License #326193 Listed on: 10/31/2025

Keller Williams Professionals

Last Buyer's Agent

Justin Mitchell

Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty License #261894

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1964

Lot Details

  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • 2 Attached Carport Spaces
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Ceiling Fan
  • Insulated Windows
  • Sliding Doors
  • Insulated Doors
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Screened Porch
  • Storage
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Bathroom
  • Washer and Dryer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Stubbed For A Bathroom
  • Basement Storage
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Charles D Owen Middle School
  • Charles D Owen High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Heat Pump System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bee Tree Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 968925580400000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1964

Lot Details

0.3 Acres

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete, Paved
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Ratio CurrentPrice/TotalPropertyHLA: 167.17
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Attribution Contact: jlockaby@kw.com
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Attic Other, Pantry, Storage
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 2062
  • Third Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
  • Other Equipment: Fuel Tank(s)
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2062
  • Has Basement: Bath/Stubbed, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Interior Entry, Storage Space
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 929
  • Door Features: Insulated Door(s), Sliding Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Living Area: 2991
  • Window Features: Insulated Window(s)
  • Bedroom Main: 2
  • Bedroom Basement: 1

Exterior Features

  • New Construction: No
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced
  • Construction Type: Brick Partial, Vinyl
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened, Side Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Main Level Garage YN: 1
  • Carport Spaces: 2
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Attached Carport, Driveway, Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Heating: Heat Pump, Oil
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Laundry Features: In Bathroom, Main Level
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected
  • Water Source: City

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Charles D Owen
  • HOA Subject To: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Level, Views
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 968925580400000
  • Plat Reference Section Pages: 31/33
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Specification: R-1

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Unspecified
  • High School: Charles D Owen

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 31, 2025
Closed on
Dec 12, 2025
Sold by
Reed Michael Dylan
Bought by
Ibbitson Lorna
Seller's Agent
Jordan Lockaby
Keller Williams Professionals
Buyer's Agent
Justin Mitchell
Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty
List Price
$550,000
Sold Price
$500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-9.09%
Views
42
Current Estimated Value
$501,951

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,951
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.40%
Original Mortgage
$398,000
Outstanding Balance
$398,000
Interest Rate
6.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$103,951

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 17, 2019
Closed on
Sep 21, 2020
Sold by
Brown Robert L and Brown Judy S
Bought by
Reed Michael Dylan
Seller's Agent
Judy Dawkins
RE/MAX Executive
Buyer's Agent
Ryan Howell
Keller Williams Mtn Partners, LLC
List Price
$347,900
Sold Price
$310,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$37,900
-10.89%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.55%
Original Mortgage
$294,500
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2005
Sold by
Brown Judy S and Brown Robert L
Bought by
Brown Robert L and Brown Judy S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$95,000
Interest Rate
5.59%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 1999
Sold by
Reese Melvin H and Reese Ruby W
Bought by
Husni Judy S and Brown Robert L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $500,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $310,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Warranty Deed $170,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $398,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $294,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $95,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/15/2025 12/15/25 Sold $500,000 -9.1% $167 / Sq Ft
10/31/2025 10/31/25 For Sale $550,000 +77.4% $184 / Sq Ft
09/21/2020 09/21/20 Sold $310,000 -4.6% $103 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/03/2020 08/03/20 Pending -- -- --
06/25/2020 06/25/20 Price Changed $325,000 -6.6% $108 / Sq Ft
06/02/2020 06/02/20 For Sale $347,900 +12.2% $115 / Sq Ft
05/30/2020 05/30/20 Off Market $310,000 -- --
10/17/2019 10/17/19 For Sale $347,900 -- $115 / Sq Ft
Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

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
2025 $2,025 $308,000 $56,800 $251,200
2024 $2,025 $308,000 $56,800 $251,200
2023 $2,025 $308,000 $56,800 $251,200
2022 $1,934 $308,000 $0 $0
2021 $1,934 $308,000 $0 $0
2020 $1,601 $239,300 $0 $0
2019 $1,601 $239,300 $0 $0
2018 $1,601 $239,300 $0 $0
2017 $1,599 $194,900 $0 $0
2016 $1,429 $194,900 $0 $0
2015 $1,429 $194,900 $0 $0
2014 $1,429 $194,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

MLS Number: 4316468

Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

APN: 9689-25-5804-00000

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