$265,000
About this home
Small in size, big on charm. Welcome to 24 Rhododendron Drive, a cozy cottage tucked away in East Asheville's historic Homeland Park. Filled with natural light from an entire wall of windows and featuring vaulted ceilings, this studio lives much larger than its footprint. Inside, you'll find an open layout with updated LVP flooring, a well-designed kitchen, and a Mitsubishi mini-split that keeps the home comfortable year-round. A full-size stackable washer and dryer, metal roof, and other thoughtful updates make this home easy to own and enjoy. Out back, the private fenced flagstone patio feels like your own little retreat—perfect for morning coffee, reading a book, or winding down after exploring Asheville. An off-street parking space adds even more convenience. This home is ready from day one whether you're looking for a full-time residence, a weekend getaway, or an investment. Its location just minutes from downtown Asheville, the VA Hospital, Blue Ridge Parkway, shopping, and local restaurants makes it especially appealing for traveling medical professionals or anyone wanting to enjoy everything Asheville has to offer. Originally built as part of the historic Homeland Park cottage community in the 1930s, this home offers a rare chance to own a piece of Asheville history without sacrificing modern comfort. It's proof that great things really do come in small packages.
Property details
- MLS #
- CAR4400229
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Homeland Park
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 2
- On market date
- July 2, 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
- 211
- Student:teacher ratio
- 11.1:1
- District
- Buncombe County Schools
- Enrollment
- 523
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.5:1
- District
- Buncombe County Schools
- Enrollment
- 278
- Student:teacher ratio
- 25.3:1
- District
- Buncombe County Schools
Walkability
Blended score for Asheville'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
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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated July 4, 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.