Lot at 8 John Street, Asheville
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$89,000

8 John Street
Asheville, NC 28801
Listed by Sandra Kilgore · Kilgore & Associates RealEstat
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About this home

Location, location, location! This rare opportunity features a generously sized lot perched on a gentle hill, offering a sense of elevation and privacy while still placing you in the heart of one of Asheville’s most vibrant areas. Enjoy the convenience of being within walking distance of the renowned River Arts District, where galleries, studios, dining, and entertainment create a lively, creative atmosphere year-round. Just minutes away, you’ll find downtown Asheville, Mission Hospital, and AB-Tech Community College, making this an ideal spot for homeowners, investors, or developers seeking exceptional accessibility. The surrounding neighborhood is experiencing exciting growth, with new construction rising throughout the area as the community continues to evolve and revitalize. Whether you’re looking to build, invest, or create a personal retreat close to Asheville’s best amenities, this property offers both immediate value and long-term potential in a rapidly developing corridor.

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4428699
Property type
Lot
Subdivision
E Riverside Urban Renewal Area
Status
Active
Days on market
3
On market date
October 3, 2026
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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
Hall Fletcher Elementary
0.81 mi away · Grades -1-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
258
Student:teacher ratio
10.8:1
District
Asheville City Schools
Middle
Asheville Middle
0.39 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
623
Student:teacher ratio
11.5:1
District
Asheville City Schools
High
Asheville High
0.79 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
1,135
Student:teacher ratio
13.2:1
District
Asheville City 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).

81
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
16.3 / 20 -- Most walkable
Google Places amenity density
80 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores0
Parks16
Schools14
Transit stops20
Pharmacies5

Market position

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

On the market 3 days -- 117 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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$17,800 down
$71,200 loan
Principal & interest$462
Property tax (est.)$74
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 10 days ago.

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.