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$765,000

257 S French Broad Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

3 bed · 2.5 bath · 1,801 sq ft

Active

3

bedrooms

2.5

baths

1,801

sq.ft.

$425

price per sf

Property TypeResidential
Year Built1917

Presented by Citadel Cofield · Office (980) 272-8547

About This Property

Nestled between the River Arts District and Asheville's eclectic downtown, from it's large sitting porch, this South Slope Gem overlooks a manicured and newly fenced front yard.The layout of this upscale home emphasizes comfort and functionality, with ample space for living and entertaining. Large, well-lit dining and living rooms. Original hardwood floors throughout. 3 bedrooms, laundry, and 2 full bathrooms upstairs. The basement has newly reinforced walls and a solid concrete slab. Ample storage in the attic too. Upgrades to the electrical, plumbing as well as a new double oven, dishwasher, stovetop, smartswitches and hot water heater were put in. The backyard has been graded and designed for outdoor living with new steps, a sub panel, and a custom-built privacy fence that has double gate doors that span 14 feet. There's room in back for an ADU but it currently features a new 5-person hot tub with 2 loungers. An unbeatable location and move-in ready, make this your forever home.

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LISTING COURTESY OF: BEYCOME BROKERAGE REALTY LLC

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About the Neighborhood

Homes for sale in 28801 place buyers at the heart of Asheville's most celebrated and architecturally significant urban core, encompassing Downtown Asheville, the River Arts District, and the historic Montford neighborhood, one of the most intact collections of Victorian and Arts and Crafts architecture in the American Southeast. The residential landscape in Montford features exquisite Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, and Craftsman homes on tree-shaded streets within walking distance of Asheville's legendary Lexington Avenue arts corridor, the Grove Arcade, and a nationally recognized independent restaurant scene. The River Arts District along the French Broad River has transformed former industrial studios into one of the Southeast's most vibrant working artist communities, with dozens of galleries and creative businesses anchoring the zip code's southwestern edge. Mission Health's main hospital campus and a dense concentration of creative economy employers make 28801 a genuine live-work destination. The 28801 real estate market commands some of the highest valuations in Western North Carolina, driven by irreplaceable architectural inventory, walkability, and Asheville's sustained status as one of America's most visited mountain cities.

Property Features

Property Description

  • Beds Total: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2 Full | 1 Half
  • Year Built: 1917
  • Living Area: 1,801 sqft
  • New Construction: No
  • MLS #: 4433023

Additional Home Features

  • Subdivision: Dale Park
  • Neighborhood: Dale Park

Association

  • HOA Required: No

Interior Features

  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Inside

Appliances

  • Dishwasher
  • Double Oven
  • Down Draft
  • Dryer
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Electric Water Heater
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Light Fixtures
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Refrigerator with Ice Maker
  • Self Cleaning Oven
  • Wall Oven
  • Washer
  • Washer/Dryer

Construction Materials

  • Block
  • Metal
  • Shingle/Shake
  • Foundation: Basement, Crawl Space, Pillar/Post/Pier

Cooling

  • Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump

Foundation Details

  • Basement
  • Crawl Space
  • Pillar/Post/Pier

Heating

  • Natural Gas

Laundry Features

  • Inside

Levels

  • Two

Parking Features

  • Driveway
  • Parking Space(s)

Exterior Features

  • Pool: Above Ground, Fenced, Heated

Pets Allowed

  • No

Road

  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved

Sewer

  • Public Sewer

WaterSource

  • City

Fireplace

  • Fireplace: No

Tax and Financial Info

  • Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Location

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$765,000 · 257 S French Broad Avenue