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$1,099,000

185 Macon Avenue
Asheville, NC 28804
Listed by Marilyn Wright · Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Living area
2,477 sqft
Year built
1925

About this home

At the top of Asheville's historic Longchamps building, just minutes from the iconic Grove Park Inn, this distinctive penthouse pairs French-inspired architecture with thoughtful modern updates. Spanning approximately 2,477 square feet, the residence features beautifully proportioned rooms, custom built-ins and architectural details that reflect the character of one of the city's iconic residential landmarks. A generous living room with fireplace anchors the home, while the updated kitchen offers modern function without compromising its historic appeal. A private library provides an inviting space for reading or working from home, and an adjoining bonus room offers flexibility as a sitting room, dressing area or future bath. The defining feature is an exclusive private terrace, a rare offering within Longchamps and a secluded setting for outdoor dining, morning coffee or evenings above the city. Rich in character and Asheville history, this exceptional penthouse offers a compelling combination of architectural distinction, privacy and timeless city living.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4374162
Property type
Condominium
Subdivision
Longchamps Condos
Status
Active
Days on market
141
On market date
May 11, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
1
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
N/A
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Claxton Elementary
0.97 mi away · Grades 0-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
390
Student:teacher ratio
13.4:1
District
Asheville City Schools
Middle
Asheville Middle
2.38 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
623
Student:teacher ratio
11.5:1
District
Asheville City Schools
High
Asheville High
3.13 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
1,135
Student:teacher ratio
13.2:1
District
Asheville City Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Asheville's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

69
Walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
10.2 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
95 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores3
Parks4
Schools5
Transit stops20
Pharmacies6

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Asheville, from live MLS data.

On the market 141 days -- 21 more days than Asheville's current average of 120 days.
For reference, the median list price across 1,594 active listings in Asheville right now is $489,250.

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$219,800 down
$879,200 loan
Principal & interest$5,702
Property tax (est.)$916
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 27 days ago.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.