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Den - Arden
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Basement Flex Room - Arden
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Beautiful mature trees in front yard - Arden
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$397,000

Arden, NC 28704
Listed by Steve Crouch · Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,824 sqft
Year built
1950

About this home

Discover the timeless appeal of this charming 3BR/2BA home with 1,824 sq ft of main-level living in a private, park-like setting surrounded by towering mature trees. The spacious living room features a classic wood-burning fireplace and large windows and built-in corner cabinet. Recent upgrades include a newer roof and covered rear deck. Conveniently located near highly regarded schools, shopping, medical facilities, and other amenities. Additional 1,050 sq ft in partially finished basement offers excellent storage and expansion potential. Full of mid-century character and ready for your personal updates.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
CAR4397224
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Goforth
Status
Active
Days on market
1
On market date
June 24, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
N/A

Location

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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
Avery's Creek Elementary
4.38 mi away · Grades 0-4
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
559
Student:teacher ratio
13.6:1
District
Buncombe County Schools
Middle
Koontz Intermediate
3.07 mi away · Grades 5-6
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
649
Student:teacher ratio
14.8:1
District
Buncombe County Schools
High
Early College
8.97 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

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).

75
Walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
13.7 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
85 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores9
Parks0
Schools6
Transit stops15
Pharmacies6

Market position

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

On the market 1 days -- 166 fewer days than Arden's current average of 167 days.
For reference, the median list price across 187 active listings in Arden right now is $699,500.

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$79,400 down
$317,600 loan
Principal & interest$2,060
Property tax (est.)$331
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated June 25, 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.