$380,000
About this home
Welcome to 226 Vance Avenue, a charming three-bedroom, one-bath ranch-style home ideally situated on a level lot just steps from downtown Black Mountain. This well-maintained home features rich hardwood floors in the living room, an updated bathroom with contemporary finishes, and a renovated kitchen and dining area with updated flooring and cabinetry. Recent improvements include a metal roof installed in 2017 and a new HVAC system with propane tank added in 2023, providing peace of mind for years to come. Enjoy the convenience of one-level living with a large laundry room that offers potential for a second bathroom and an enclosed back porch perfect for additional living, hobby, or relaxation space. The expansive yard provides ample room for gardening, entertaining, pets, play, or future expansion. Ideally located within walking distance of downtown Black Mountain, Veteran's Park, and Montreat Recreation Fields, this property offers easy access to local shops, restaurants, breweries, and community events. Whether you're searching for a primary residence, mountain getaway, or investment opportunity, 226 Vance Avenue combines comfort, updates, walkability, and small-town charm in one of Western North Carolina's most desirable communities.
Property details
- MLS #
- CAR4391505
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- None
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 2
- On market date
- June 11, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 1
- 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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).
- Enrollment
- 146
- Student:teacher ratio
- 11.2:1
- District
- Buncombe County Schools
- Enrollment
- 457
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.4:1
- District
- Buncombe County Schools
- Enrollment
- 278
- Student:teacher ratio
- 25.3:1
- District
- Buncombe County Schools
Walkability
Blended score for Black Mountain'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
How this listing compares to current activity in Black Mountain, from live MLS data.
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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated June 13, 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.