511 Wilma Dykeman is a contemporary home designed by Rusafova-Markulis, located in the riverside community of Olivette. Sited in the Overlook section, the home is tucked into the landscape and surrounded by mature foliage.

A carport sits above a cantilevered structure, offering a framed view through the home toward a large oak tree that anchors the property. Inside, an open kitchen and living room provide an easy setting for entertaining. The kitchen includes quartz countertops and an integrated appliance suite—refrigerator, dishwasher, and induction range.

The home’s heating and cooling is provided by a geothermal heat pump, creating a quiet interior environment while improving energy efficiency. The home carries a HERS rating of 48.

Exterior cladding combines fiber cement siding with natural pine. The foundation is constructed using Superior Walls, providing enhanced strength, rigidity, and thermal performance.

Olivette spans 411 acres of protected land with miles of hiking trails, a riverfront park, dog park, private island, and a historic organic farm. Nestled along the French Broad River, the community feels far removed from city life while remaining just 6.7 miles from downtown Asheville. As an agrihood, Olivette is home to a thriving vegetable, fruit, and flower farm, along with seven acres of private riverfront beach and a large river island.