51 Summit Road, Swannanoa, NC
$1,895,000 · 5 bedrooms · 5 baths · 3,492 sq ft · built 2021
Listing courtesy of Real Broker, LLC (Joellen Maurer). Listing data provided by Canopy MLS, deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
About the home
Timeless mountain architecture meets exceptional craftsmanship in this one-of-a-kind retreat, where every detail has been thoughtfully designed for elegant living and effortless entertaining. Soaring ceilings, 10-foot doors, shiplap accents, expansive windows, and seamless indoor-outdoor spaces create a warm, inviting atmosphere. Gather around the wood-burning fireplace on the screened porch or enjoy custom finishes throughout, including hickory porch ceilings milled from the property, locust decking, a black walnut kitchen island, reclaimed Lucky Strike Factory stair treads, and solid oak tongue-and-groove flooring. The main residence offers 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, complemented by a beautifully finished 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment and a private exercise studio, providing remarkable flexibility for guests, multigenerational living, or extended stays. A studio apartment and large workroom/office and workshop finish off the detached garage. For those seeking additional opportunity, this property also offers outstanding investment potential. The three existing living spaces create multiple rental possibilities, while the acreage provides room for future expansion, including the potential for an additional cabin or conversion of the detached garage into another studio or income-producing space (buyer to verify). Whether you're searching for a luxury mountain home, a private family compound, or a property with exceptional income potential, this is a rare opportunity just minutes from both Asheville and Black Mountain.
Price in context
- Asking $543 per square foot.
- 2nd highest asking price of 4 active $1.5M+ homes in Swannanoa.
- Largest by living area of the 2 with a recorded size.
- Reduced $305,000 (13.9%) from the original $2,200,000 asking price.
- 167 days on the market, listed 2026-04-10.
- County tax assessment $865,000; the asking price is 2.19× the assessed value.
Location
Neighborhood: Granite Ridge, Buncombe County, ZIP 28778.
Assigned schools
- Middle: Charles D Owen
- High: Charles D Owen
School assignments come from the listing and can change; confirm with the district.
Features
- Style
- Other
- Levels
- Two
- Construction
- Wood
- Roof
- Architectural Shingle
- Bathrooms
- 4 full, 1 half
- Basement
- Apartment, Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Storage Space, Walk-Out Access
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Interior
- Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Kitchen & appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Hood, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Heating
- Heat Pump, Propane
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- Parking
- Driveway, Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front
- Exterior
- Fire Pit
- View
- Long Range, Mountain(s), Winter, Year Round
- Lot
- Private, Sloped, Wooded, Views
- County
- Buncombe
Comparable homes on the market
- 1186 Old Us 70 Highway, Black Mountain — $1,400,000, 7 bd, 4,703 sq ft, 1.5 mi away
- 000 Lytle Cove Road, Swannanoa — $1,400,000, 2.0 mi away
- 25 Rantis Lane, Black Mountain — $3,200,000, 5 bd, 3,962 sq ft, 2.1 mi away
- 228 Allen Mountain Drive, Black Mountain — $1,225,000, 3 bd, 2,715 sq ft, 2.2 mi away
- 16 Panther Gap Road, Black Mountain — $1,350,000, 3 bd, 2,709 sq ft, 2.2 mi away
- 42 Stone Crest Mountain Drive, Black Mountain — $1,105,000, 5 bd, 4,034 sq ft, 2.2 mi away
See it privately
Nicholas and Miriam Peters show every home personally. Peters & Associates, 4401 Barclay Downs Dr #132, Charlotte, NC 28209. Office 704-264-4572. Request a private showing.