Tucked into a quiet pocket of Asheville, this little home feels like a storybook cottage that never tried too hard to impress, but somehow still does. Originally built in the mid-1950s, it was renovated in 2024 and carries that simple, honest charm made to be cozy, not cavernous. At just over 500 square feet, it's small, but in a deliberate, almost poetic way, like a place that invites you to slow down and live intentionally.
It sits on a modest lot, just enough space for a bit of green, maybe a garden, something personal. The structure itself is straightforward: one bedroom, one bath, a single story. No fuss, no wasted space, just the essentials, wrapped in a quiet kind of warmth.
There is something especially endearing about homes like this in Asheville. They tend to attract people who value character over square footage, artists, minimalists, or anyone craving a peaceful foothold in the Blue Ridge foothills. The mountain-to-sea trail is within walking distance, and you are really close to the entrance to the Blue Ridge Parkway; 5 miles later, you are enjoying the Bent Creek hiking or mountain biking trails.
And while the house is humble, the area around it has been steadily growing in value and appeal, giving it that subtle sense of hidden gem, a small home sitting in a place that's quietly becoming more sought-after.
The rent includes all utilities. If we negotiate a pet, there will be a non-refundable pet fee.
This cozy cottage is available on the 15th of August, 2026
House for rent
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$1,850/mo
141 Edgewood Rd S, Asheville, NC 28803
1beds
516sqft
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Single family residence
Available now
No pets
Air conditioner, central air
In unit laundry
Off street parking
Central, heat pump
What's special
Single storyModest lotQuiet kind of warmthOne bedroomOne bath
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Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Air Conditioner, Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 516 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Bath towels, Fully equipped kitchen, Queen size bed with two sets of sheets and blankets
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 965627903000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
HOA
- Amenities included: Parking
Location
- Region: Asheville
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Month
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 8/13/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,850+8.8%$4/sqft |
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| 7/14/2026 | Listing removed | $1,700$3/sqft |
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| 6/29/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,700$3/sqft |
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| 4/2/2025 | Sold | $250,000+150%$484/sqft |
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| 11/29/2023 | Sold | $100,000+42.9%$194/sqft |
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| 5/13/2005 | Sold | $70,000$136/sqft |
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Neighborhood: 28803
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10William W Estes ElementaryGrades: PK-4Distance: 3.2 mi
- 9/10Valley Springs MiddleGrades: 5-8Distance: 3.5 mi
- 7/10T C Roberson HighGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 3.3 mi







