$349,900
About this home
UPDATED INSIDE & OUT! Near the Blue Ridge Parkway, Shopping & Downtown Asheville Welcome to 153 Locust Court in Royal Pines, Arden, NC! This inviting 3-bedroom, 2- bathroom home offers a refreshed interior, convenient one-level living, and easy access to shopping, major roads, downtown Asheville, and the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Step inside to discover a bright, welcoming living area featuring vaulted ceilings and skylights that create an open, airy atmosphere. Fresh interior paint and updated lighting give the home a clean, refreshed feel. The kitchen features new granite countertops, a new sink, and a new faucet, while both bathrooms have been updated with new vanities and new toilets. Fresh exterior paint adds to the home's renewed appearance and curb appeal. The practical one-level layout offers everyday convenience, while two separate decks provide inviting spaces to relax and enjoy the outdoors. The main deck is ideal for morning coffee or gathering with friends and family, while the private deck off the primary bedroom offers a quieter place to unwind. Enjoy a convenient South Asheville location close to everyday essentials and outdoor adventures. The Blue Ridge Parkway is approximately 8 minutes away, Asheville Regional Airport and I-26 are each approximately 10 minutes away, and downtown Asheville is approximately 15 minutes away. Shopping, groceries, and other everyday necessities are less than 10 minutes away, with convenient access to nearby Jake Rusher Park for outdoor recreation. Whether you're exploring mountain trails, catching a flight, running errands, or enjoying the restaurants, shops, arts, and entertainment of downtown Asheville, this location makes it easy to enjoy the best of Western North Carolina. With 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, vaulted ceilings, skylights, fresh interior and exterior paint, updated lighting, kitchen improvements, refreshed bathrooms, and two separate decks, this home combines comfortable living with a convenient location. Enjoy refreshed interiors, inviting outdoor spaces, and easy access to everything from everyday shopping to mountain adventures. Come see what 153 Locust Court has to offer and imagine making it your next home! Schedule your private showing today!
Property details
- MLS
- Canopy MLS
- MLS #
- CAR4422707
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Royal Pines
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 44
- On market date
- September 9, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2
- 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.
- Enrollment
- 494
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.7:1
- District
- Buncombe County Schools
- Enrollment
- 454
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.0:1
- 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 5 days ago.
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