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Expansive and private backyard - 16 Melton Drive, Asheville
Open living space with abundant natural light - 16 Melton Drive, Asheville
Kitchen leading to additional flex space - 16 Melton Drive, Asheville
Flex space - 16 Melton Drive, Asheville
Master bedroom - 16 Melton Drive, Asheville
Master bathroom - 16 Melton Drive, Asheville
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Gas stove - 16 Melton Drive, Asheville
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Den/flex space with beautiful natural light - 16 Melton Drive, Asheville
Master bedroom with skylight - 16 Melton Drive, Asheville
Bedroom #2 in main house - 16 Melton Drive, Asheville
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Built in closet system - 16 Melton Drive, Asheville
Bedroom #3 in main house - 16 Melton Drive, Asheville
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Bedroom #4 in main house - 16 Melton Drive, Asheville
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2nd bathroom in main - 16 Melton Drive, Asheville
Modern/open layout apartment - 16 Melton Drive, Asheville
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Kitchen with gas stove in separate apartment - 16 Melton Drive, Asheville
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Bathroom and laundry in separate apartment - 16 Melton Drive, Asheville
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Multiple hang out spaces on deck - 16 Melton Drive, Asheville
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Walk way - 16 Melton Drive, Asheville
Front porch - 16 Melton Drive, Asheville
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Back yard - 16 Melton Drive, Asheville
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Multiple back decks - 16 Melton Drive, Asheville
Attached storage - 16 Melton Drive, Asheville
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$525,000

16 Melton Drive
Asheville, NC 28805
Listed by Jordan Lockaby · Keller Williams Professionals
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Living area
1,458 sqft
Year built
1972

About this home

Tucked into the heart of Haw Creek, this well-appointed home offers the perfect blend of comfortable living and flexible opportunity. With 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in the main house, plus a separate 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment with its own private entrance, there is room here for everyday living, guests, multigenerational arrangements, or supplemental rental income. The main level offers a light-filled flex space, ideal as a playroom, home gym, office, or whatever suits your lifestyle best. The outdoor living areas are just as inviting, with multiple back deck spaces overlooking a private backyard, creating an ideal setting for morning coffee, evening gatherings, or simply enjoying the quiet of the surroundings. Additional highlights include an on-demand hot water heater and a whole-home water filtration system, adding everyday comfort and efficiency. This home offers genuine flexibility for those seeking a primary residence with built-in income potential, multigenerational living, or simply extra space to grow into. Entire home recently rented for $3,100 to long term tenant who then sublet the apartment for $1,700 per month. With its separate apartment, private outdoor living, and desirable Haw Creek location, this property offers a rare combination of comfort, convenience, and opportunity.

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4426239
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Haw Creek
Status
Active
Days on market
N/A
On market date
October 16, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
N/A
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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.

Elementary
Haw Creek Elementary
0.29 mi away · Grades 0-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
355
Student:teacher ratio
11.8:1
District
Buncombe County Schools
Middle
Reynolds Middle
3.82 mi away · Grades 6-8
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
523
Student:teacher ratio
14.5:1
District
Buncombe County Schools
High
Early College
3.35 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 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).

25
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
5.7 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
20 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks2
Schools2
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

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

On the market 0 days -- 120 fewer days than Asheville's current average of 120 days.
For reference, the median list price across 1,585 active listings in Asheville right now is $485,000.

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Est. monthly payment
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$105,000 down
$420,000 loan
Principal & interest$2,724
Property tax (est.)$438
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 19 hr ago.

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