$425,000
About this home
INCREDIBLE FINANCING OPPORTUNITY! Seller's existing VA loan is assumable at just 3.125%, and buyers do NOT need to be veterans to qualify! Subject to lender approval and buyer credit qualifications. Contact the listing agent for additional details. Tucked into the heart of Asheville's beloved Oakley neighborhood, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath brick cottage offers 1,443 square feet of comfortable living with an unbeatable combination of character, updates, and outdoor space. 2018 renovations include a new roof, HVAC, and water heater — giving buyers confidence in the major systems from day one. Inside, the warm brick exterior carries through to an inviting interior full of cottage charm. The primary suite offers a large walk-in closet and private bath with double sink and walk-in shower. The kitchen features all new appliances and opens to a side porch that flows directly into the fenced backyard — a seamless indoor-outdoor connection perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The outdoor spaces are a true highlight. A large, covered front porch welcomes you home, while the side porch and cement walkway connect the home to a spacious, flat, fully fenced backyard — a rare find in this part of Asheville. New fence in 2018, and cement back patio installed in 2025. The full basement with two separate entrances adds exceptional storage and workshop potential, with multiple rooms ready to be put to use. Situated directly across from Oakley Elementary and conveniently located just minutes from the shops, restaurants, and breweries of South and East Asheville, with easy access to downtown Asheville and I-240.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- Canopy MLS
- MLS #
- CAR4408916
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Oakley
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 78
- On market date
- August 7, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- N/A
Location
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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.
- Enrollment
- 447
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.5:1
- District
- Buncombe County Schools
- Enrollment
- 523
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.5:1
- District
- Buncombe County Schools
- Enrollment
- 278
- Student:teacher ratio
- 25.3:1
- District
- Buncombe County 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).
Market position
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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 2 days ago.
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