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Welcome to 12 Penley Ave. Woodfin NC
Corner lot, in historic district of Woodfin.
Cover front porch.
Front door to living space.
Front porch.
Side of home has access to backyard.
Backyard fenced. Side of house with gate.
Bath, new light fixtures.
Bathroom, tub with shower.
Tiled bath.
Gate to fenced back yard
Double gates from driveway to back yard.
Lovely Holly tree to shade yard. Flat area to Lounge.
Relax. Let the pets run.
Yard from driveway. Double gates to backyard. Arch above gate can be removed for taller loads.
Shed Conveys.
From side gate looking at Shed and fenced yard.
Relax, yard is private.
washer/dryer area. Appliances convey.
From Living space looking to 1st bedroom.
Entry to 1st bedroom
First bedroom with built ins.
Built ins.
First bedroom.
First bedroom, with built ins and ceiling fan. Natural light.
Looking from living space to 2nd bedroom.
2nd bedroom, with exit to Front porch.
Living space.
Living space.
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photo 31
Looking from living space to Kitchen.
From living space door way into Kitchen.
photo 34
Kitchen to door way to back yard. With breakfast area.
Sunny kitchen faces back yard.
Dishwasher, sink with windows looking out
Kitchen sink and space to spread out.
Double sink and counter space to work.
Storage and space.
photo 41
Side yard with gate to front of home. Oil tank is disconnected.
side of home. View from side street.
Side yard from the curb.
44 photos

$338,000

Asheville, NC 28804
Listed by Cindy Donohoo · Donohoo Group, LLC
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Living area
1,122 sqft
Year built
1925

About this home

Woodfin, Historical neighborhood with cottage living, awaits! This home in Martell Village is minutes away from French Broad River, Amenities, I26, Asheville, Weaverville, and so much more! Built in 1925, 0.18ac corner lot, 1122sf charming cottage (2bed 1bath), offers front covered porch (144sf), private fenced backyard, walk-able, dog friendly neighborhood, with easy access to community baseball field, and basketball court. It's only 0.3m to the river. The continuing plan for a Green Way so close to your location. Home has newly installed HVAC, new fans, fresh paint, there is oil tank above ground, but has been disconnected. Appliances and shed convey. Martel Village is a historic, early 20th-century mill neighborhood located in Woodfin, NC. Developed by the Martel Mills Company to house the their employees. It is situated just minutes north of downtown Asheville, off Elk Mountain Road and features a charming mix of classic mountain mill cottages and renovated homes. Less than ½ mile from French Broad River. Explore Western North Carolina, with quick access to river and highways. Are you looking for investment or primary residence or a mountain retreat from the hot summers of the "flat lands"? This historic home has the comforts, easy care and exceptional location to so much the mountains have to offer.

Property details

MLS #
CAR4379338
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
none
Status
Active
Days on market
4
On market date
July 1, 2026
Stories
N/A
Garage spaces
N/A
Lot size
N/A

Location

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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Woodfin Elementary
0.53 mi away · Grades 0-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.2
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: F (2025)
Enrollment
124
Student:teacher ratio
8.9:1
District
Buncombe County Schools
Middle
Eblen Intermediate
1.87 mi away · Grades 5-6
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
593
Student:teacher ratio
14.1:1
District
Buncombe County Schools
High
Early College
4.97 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

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$67,600 down
$270,400 loan
Principal & interest$1,754
Property tax (est.)$282
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated July 5, 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.