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$420,000

Arden, NC 28704
Listed by Nathan Ford · Fathom Realty
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1.1
Living area
1,568 sqft
Year built
1974

About this home

Skip the high-maintenance fixer-uppers. Move-in ready with a large lot in Royal Pines. Within walking distance to Jake Rusher Park and the Nature Preserve. Minutes from shopping, restaurants, the airport and so much more. This house offers comfort, space, and peace of mind on one of the largest lots (almost half an acre) in the Royal Pines area. Featuring a beautifully terraced backyard where you can head to the top terrace to enjoy mountain views. This home shines with over $35,000 in recent upgrades, including a brand-new roof (2024), brand-new energy-efficient HVAC (2026), brand-new hybrid hot water heater (2026) and a brand-new 10x12 rear deck (2026). Outdoor living is easy with the new deck, a detached storage shed, and a raised-bed garden ready for summer planting. Rounding out the property is a detached, powered 2-car garage, ideal for a workshop, secure vehicle storage, or creative projects. A full list of upgrades will be available—this is a rare opportunity to enjoy move-in-ready living, generous land, and mountain views in a sought-after setting.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
CAR4380174
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Royal Pines
Status
Active
Days on market
55
On market date
May 9, 2026
Stories
N/A
Garage spaces
2
Lot size
N/A
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Glen Arden Elementary
0.55 mi away · Grades 0-4
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
494
Student:teacher ratio
13.7:1
District
Buncombe County Schools
Middle
Cane Creek Middle
4.08 mi away · Grades 6-8
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
454
Student:teacher ratio
13.0:1
District
Buncombe County Schools
High
Early College
7.23 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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$84,000 down
$336,000 loan
Principal & interest$2,179
Property tax (est.)$350
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated July 3, 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.