$975,000
About this home
Surrounded by a peaceful, private wooded setting, this home offers a welcome retreat from the hustle and bustle while keeping you conveniently close to the shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences of South Asheville. Nestled on 7.71 acres, this modern Craftsman-style, energy-smart, green-built home blends thoughtful design with a connection to nature, offering the best of both worlds—a private sanctuary with everything you need just minutes away. Thoughtfully designed for energy efficiency, sustainability, and a seamless connection with nature, this exceptional home combines modern architecture with exceptional craftsmanship. JELD-WEN double-hung Thermopane windows, Ipe interior flooring, Ipe decking and handrails, cable railings, hybrid water heater, water filtration system, and whole-house Generac generator are just some of the impressive features. The kitchen is equipped with Bosch appliances, elegant soapstone countertops, and a lovely tile backsplash, while every closet features custom shelving for effortless organization. The covered back porch is a nature lover's dream, creating a peaceful outdoor retreat overlooking the wooded surroundings. Enjoy peekaboo summer views and more expansive winter views from the home, while the property's trail system offers year-round views and opportunities to explore your own private acreage. Tiered garden beds provide space for gardening and outdoor enjoyment. The basement offers exceptional versatility with a large workshop, generous storage, and a dedicated wine room. With its Net Zero Ready design, contemporary style, quality materials, and 7.71 acres of private natural surroundings, this is a truly special South Asheville property where thoughtful, sustainable living meets modern mountain lifestyle.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- Canopy MLS
- MLS #
- CAR4427721
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Merrills Chase
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 17
- On market date
- September 23, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2.5
- Garage spaces
- 2
- 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
- 494
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.7:1
- District
- Buncombe County Schools
- Enrollment
- 454
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.0:1
- 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).
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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 15 days ago.
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