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$599,000

Asheville, NC 28805
Listed by Ann Roth · Nest Realty Asheville
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Living area
2,634 sqft
Year built
1955

About this home

Beautiful mid-century ranch offering flexible living in one of Asheville’s most convenient locations, just minutes from Downtown, South Slope, Biltmore Village and Mission Hospital. This thoughtfully designed home features a bright open-concept main level with three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, complemented by abundant natural light and inviting living spaces ideal for both everyday comfort and entertaining. The fully finished lower level creates a rare second living retreat complete with its own private entrance, kitchen, full bathroom, walk-in closet, laundry room and separate driveway — perfectly suited for guests, multi-generational living, remote work, long-term stays or income-producing opportunities. Outdoor spaces include a spacious back deck, fenced low-maintenance yard and additional storage alongside a tandem two-car garage. Positioned for those seeking convenience, accessibility and versatile living near Asheville’s dining, shopping, healthcare and cultural attractions, this property offers exceptional functionality in a highly desirable central location. Previously operated as a successful Homestay/short-term rental. Buyers to verify future permitting options with the City of Asheville.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
CAR4247633
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Kenilworth
Status
Active
Days on market
440
On market date
April 16, 2025
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3
Garage spaces
2
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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary
Haw Creek Elementary
1.55 mi away · Grades 0-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
355
Student:teacher ratio
11.8:1
District
Buncombe County Schools
Middle
Reynolds Middle
4.01 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
523
Student:teacher ratio
14.5:1
District
Buncombe County Schools
High
Early College
1.79 mi away · Grades 9-13
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.8
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
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).

83
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
14.2 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores6
Parks8
Schools3
Transit stops20
Pharmacies6

Market position

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

On the market 440 days -- 313 more days than Asheville's current average of 127 days.
For reference, the median list price across 1,243 active listings in Asheville right now is $505,000.

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$119,800 down
$479,200 loan
Principal & interest$3,108
Property tax (est.)$499
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated June 30, 2026.

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.