$455,000
About this home
Welcome home to this classic brick ranch in the heart of Royal Pines, where timeless character, flexible living space, and an unbeatable Arden location come together. A welcoming front porch leads into a bright living room filled with natural light, gleaming hardwood floors, and a beautiful wood-burning fireplace that creates an inviting focal point. Just beyond, the dining area flows into a spacious kitchen with abundant cabinetry, generous counter space, and room to gather, making everyday living and entertaining feel effortless. Three bedrooms and two full baths on the main level offer comfortable one-level living with space for family, guests, or a home office. The lower level opens even more possibilities with a partially finished walk-out basement featuring its own living area, kitchen, bedroom, full bath, and private entrance. Whether you're looking for a guest suite, multigenerational living, or additional flex space, this layout offers exceptional versatility. Outside, the level yard provides room to garden, play, or simply relax beneath the mature trees, while the attached garage and additional parking add everyday convenience. Located just minutes from South Asheville's shopping and dining, Asheville Regional Airport, Biltmore Park, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and downtown Asheville, this home combines the warmth of an established neighborhood with the convenience and lifestyle that make Arden one of Western North Carolina's most sought-after communities.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS #
- CAR4392917
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Royal Pines
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 4
- On market date
- July 4, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 3
- Garage spaces
- 1
- 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
- 704
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.0:1
- District
- Buncombe County Schools
- Enrollment
- 649
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.8:1
- District
- Buncombe County Schools
- Enrollment
- 278
- Student:teacher ratio
- 25.3:1
- District
- Buncombe County Schools
Walkability
Blended score for Arden'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 Arden, from live MLS data.
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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated July 8, 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.