Offering the best of rural tranquility in the East Asheville area, Riceville is a community that blends a countryside feel with convenient access to downtown Asheville and the Tunnel Road corridor. Similar to the Haw Creek neighborhood, Riceville homes are diverse stylistically and range from historic homes, ranchers, new construction, multi-family housing, and more. Riceville is located just east of Haw Creek, west of Swannanoa and Warren Wilson College. It is inclusive of neighborhoods such as Sovereign Oaks, Bull Creek, Riceville Forest, and real estate around Shope Creek, Old Farm School Road, Upper and Lower Grassy Branch Roads, in addition to real estate along Riceville Road. The community’s northwest and southwest borders run alongside the Blue Ridge Parkway, with the Southern Highland Craft Guild and Folk Art Center being located towards the southernmost point.
In Riceville, recreation opportunities are never far from home. Warren Wilson College’s vast network of trails, including Big Berea Trail, Bull Creek Trail, and the Dam Pasture Trail is easily accessible. From the Blue Ridge
Parkway access, the Mountains to Sea Trail, Haw Creek Valley Overlook, and Bull Mountain are all right outside of the community.
View the Riceville neighborhood from above the Riceville Aerial Overview Video:
Riceville homes for sale range from homes located alongside the Swannanoa River as well as higher elevation homes with views of the surrounding mountains. Contact our GreyBeard Realty team for more information about Riceville real estate listings or the surrounding region.
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