WOODFIN, NC USA ~ Historical neighborhood with cottage living, awaits! This home in Martell Village is minutes away from French Broad River, Amenities, I26, Asheville, Weaverville, and so much more!
Built in 1925, 0.18 ac corner lot, 1122sf charming cottage (2bed 1bath), offers front covered porch (144sf), private fenced backyard, walk-able, dog friendly neighborhood, with easy access to community baseball field, and basketball court. Less than 0.5m to the French Broad river and The Mill at Riverside. The continuing plan for a Green Way so close to your location.
Home has newly installed HVAC, new fans, fresh paint, there is oil tank above ground, but has been disconnected. Appliances and shed convey.
Martel Village is a historic, early 20th-century mill neighborhood located in Woodfin, NC. Developed by the Martel Mills Company to house the their employees. It is situated just minutes north of downtown Asheville, off Elk Mountain Road and features a charming mix of classic mountain mill cottages and renovated homes. Less than ½ mile from French Broad River.
Explore Western North Carolina, with quick access to river and highways. Are you looking for investment or primary residence or a mountain retreat from the hot summers of the "flat lands"? This historic home has the comforts, easy care and exceptional location to so much the mountains have to offer.
Active
Price cut: $5K (8/4)
$328,000
12 Penley Ave, Asheville, NC 28804
2beds
1,122sqft
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Get pre-qualified$1,906/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
0.18 Acres Lot
$321,300 Zestimate®
$292/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fresh paintPrivate fenced backyardNewly installed hvacShed conveyNew fans
- 43 days |
- 397 |
- 21 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Cindy Donohoo cindydonohoo@me.com,
Donohoo Group, LLC
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4379338
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: In Hall
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Has basement: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,122
- Total interior livable area: 1,122 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,122
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Two or More Access Exits
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.18 Acres
- Dimensions: 7841sf
- Features: Corner Lot, Green Area, Sloped
Details
- Parcel number: 973025474100000
- Zoning: R-7
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: none
Location
- Region: Asheville
- Elevation: 2000 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $292/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $186,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,833
- Date on market: 7/1/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 44 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Dirt, Gravel, Paved
Estimated market value
$321,300
$305,000 - $337,000
$1,819/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/4/2026 | Price change | $328,000-1.5%$292/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4379338 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2026 | Price change | $333,000-1.5%$297/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4379338 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $338,000+145.8%$301/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4379338 Report a problem | ||
| 1/5/2010 | Listing removed | $137,500-1.1%$123/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Professionals Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2008 | Sold | $139,000+1.1%$124/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/13/2008 | Price change | $137,500-8.3%$123/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Professionals Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2008 | Listed for sale | $149,900$134/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Professionals Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,833 +0.7% | $186,000 |
| 2024 | $1,819 +4.7% | $186,000 |
| 2023 | $1,737 +3.6% | $186,000 +2.5% |
| 2022 | $1,676 | $181,400 |
| 2021 | $1,676 +44.8% | $181,400 +50.3% |
| 2020 | $1,158 | $120,700 |
| 2019 | $1,158 | $120,700 |
| 2018 | $1,158 +5.5% | $120,700 +37.3% |
| 2017 | $1,097 -1.1% | $87,900 |
| 2016 | $1,109 +25.1% | $87,900 |
| 2015 | $887 -0.9% | $87,900 |
| 2014 | $895 | $87,900 -0.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $88,700 -1.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $90,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $90,200 |
| 2010 | -- | $90,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $90,200 |
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Neighborhood: 28804
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Woodfin ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Clyde A Erwin Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.4 mi
- 2/10Clyde A Erwin HighGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 2.2 mi
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