Historic Druid Hills bungalow, now offered at $528,500! Built in 1926 and filled with the character buyers love in an established Hendersonville home, 1534 Kensington Road offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and 1,638 square feet of inviting main-level living. Step through the front sunroom into bright, open living and dining spaces featuring beautiful wood floors, high ceilings, detailed molding and classic trim. The primary suite includes a private bath and walk-in closet, while one of the secondary bedrooms stands out with abundant natural light, built-in shelving and a built-in desk—perfect for working from home, reading or creating. Upstairs, partially finished attic space adds nearly 500 square feet of additional flexible-use space outside the advertised HLA, ideal for hobbies, a playroom, studio or storage (ceiling height just under 7 feet). Outside, mature Japanese maples, established landscaping, a tranquil pond, fenced backyard and deck create a setting that feels worlds away while still being close to everything. Enjoy tree-lined Druid Hills, nearby schools, and easy access to Downtown Hendersonville's restaurants, coffee shops, parks, library, shopping and entertainment. If you've been waiting for a home with history, personality and a WALKABLE location that's hard to replicate, it's time to take another look at Kensington.
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Price cut: $20.5K (9/23)
$528,500
1534 Kensington Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28791
3beds
1,638sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1926
0.27 Acres Lot
$511,100 Zestimate®
$323/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
High ceilingsEstablished landscapingFront sunroomFenced backyard and deckBeautiful wood floorsTree-lined druid hillsMature japanese maples
- 151 days
- 380
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kirsten Paris birchbarkproperties@gmail.com,
EXP Realty LLC
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4378641
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), En Suite Bathroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Features: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bonus room
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan
- Level: Main
Sunroom
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside, Main Level
Features
- Attic Other, Built-in Features, Open Floorplan, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Doors: Screen Door(s)
- Has basement: No
- Attic: Other,Walk-In
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,638
- Total interior livable area: 1,638 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,638
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Parking Space(s)
- Uncovered spaces: 2
- Details: two car parking area, off-street, in front of home
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Other - See Remarks
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.27 Acres
- Features: Level, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 106937
- Zoning: R-10 / DHH
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Partial, Wood
- Foundation: Crawl Space
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1926
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Druid Hills
Location
- Region: Hendersonville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $323/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $283,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,691
- Date on market: 5/7/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 152 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Gravel, Paved
Estimated market value
$511,100
$486,000 - $537,000
$2,410/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/23/2026 | Price change | $528,500-3.7%$323/sqft |
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| 7/15/2026 | Price change | $549,000-1.8%$335/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4378641 Report a problem | ||
| 5/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $559,000-1.4%$341/sqft |
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| 12/4/2025 | Listing removed | $567,000$346/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4234202 Report a problem | ||
| 10/11/2025 | Price change | $567,000-3.6%$346/sqft |
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| 5/26/2025 | Price change | $587,900-1.9%$359/sqft |
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| 3/21/2025 | Price change | $599,000-0.2%$366/sqft |
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| 1/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $599,900+769.4%$366/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/3/1995 | Sold | $69,000$42/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,691 | $283,000 |
| 2024 | $2,691 +3.3% | $283,000 |
| 2023 | $2,606 +44.7% | $283,000 +69.9% |
| 2022 | $1,801 | $166,600 |
| 2021 | -- | $166,600 |
| 2020 | $1,751 | $166,600 |
| 2019 | $1,751 | $166,600 +24.1% |
| 2018 | $1,751 +130.8% | $134,300 |
| 2017 | $759 | $134,300 |
| 2016 | -- | $134,300 |
| 2015 | -- | $134,300 +2% |
| 2014 | -- | $131,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $131,700 |
| 2012 | -- | $131,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $131,700 -8.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $143,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $143,900 |
| 2008 | -- | $143,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $143,900 +35.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $105,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $105,900 |
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Neighborhood: 28791
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Bruce Drysdale
- Middle: Hendersonville
- High: Hendersonville
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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