Ten minutes from the heart of Downtown Asheville and five minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway, this furnished or unfurnished mountain-centric, farm-style cottage offers a uniquely cozy and convenient escape for everyday living.
Nestled in a spring cove adjacent to the Pisgah National Forest and perched just above and beyond the main stream of city activity, the cottage is adorned with a beautifully crafted stone-masonry retaining wall, fireplace and planters; a fenced-in yard; stylishly gated front entrance to a large covered porch; additional outdoor living space; two driveways; five parking spots; storage building; trickling brooks; and a deep mountain spring source abundantly supplying the home with high-quality, delicious alkaline water.
The grounds have been upgraded for endurance; hardscaped for very low maintenance; and dressed in decorative stone, colorful shrubs, and young evergreen trees. The back yard offers rich soil and ample sunlight for terraced gardening, and a large area already prepared for the addition of a carport, workshop, or lanai.
This move-in-ready, two-bedroom, one-bath home features new appliances, a vintage black iron-and-stone fireplace, freshly refinished cast-iron soaking tub, metal roof, open floor plan, large windows, skylights, and a vaulted ceiling, and is newly furnished in mid-century modern theme with abundant smart storage solutions included.
Seller willing to consider $6500 in seller concessions with acceptable offer.
The Gem of Avondale is ready!
Active
$398,500
168 Avondale Rd, Asheville, NC 28803
2beds
831sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1976
0.41 Acres Lot
$383,300 Zestimate®
$480/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fenced-in yardDecorative stoneVaulted ceilingLarge covered porchOpen floor planFive parking spotsYoung evergreen trees
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Holly Lindsey hollyasheville@gmail.com,
Noble & Company Realty,
Amy Smith,
Noble & Company Realty
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4388487
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Ductless
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Electric Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Mud Room, Main Level
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Has basement: No
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 831
- Total interior livable area: 831 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 831
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Driveway, Parking Space(s)
- Uncovered spaces: 5
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Fenced,Front Yard
Lot
- Size: 0.41 Acres
- Features: Private
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 966712512000000
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Cabin,Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood
- Foundation: Crawl Space
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1976
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Spring
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Asheville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $480/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $161,700
- Annual tax amount: $1,096
- Date on market: 6/13/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 16 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Gravel, Paved
Estimated market value
$383,300
$364,000 - $402,000
$1,657/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $398,500+39.8%$480/sqft |
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| 11/15/2023 | Sold | $285,000+3.6%$343/sqft |
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| 8/3/2023 | Price change | $275,000-14.1%$331/sqft |
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| 6/25/2023 | Price change | $320,000-8.6%$385/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2023 | Listed for sale | $350,000+20.7%$421/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2023 | Sold | $289,886+16%$349/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/8/2021 | Sold | $250,000$301/sqft |
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| 11/13/2021 | Pending sale | $250,000$301/sqft |
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| 10/11/2021 | Price change | $250,000-3.8%$301/sqft |
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| 9/24/2021 | Price change | $260,000-5.5%$313/sqft |
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| 9/23/2021 | Listed for sale | $275,000$331/sqft |
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| 9/10/2021 | Pending sale | $275,000$331/sqft |
Source: Beverly-Hanks & Associates, Inc. #3772642 Report a problem | ||
| 8/11/2021 | Listed for sale | $275,000+292.9%$331/sqft |
Source: Beverly-Hanks & Associates, Inc. #3772642 Report a problem | ||
| 10/29/2001 | Sold | $70,000$84/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,096 +11% | $161,700 +3.2% |
| 2024 | $987 +3.2% | $156,700 |
| 2023 | $957 +1.7% | $156,700 |
| 2022 | $941 +2.3% | $156,700 +2.3% |
| 2021 | $920 +22.8% | $153,200 +33.3% |
| 2020 | $749 | $114,900 |
| 2019 | $749 | $114,900 |
| 2018 | $749 | $114,900 |
| 2017 | $749 | -- |
| 2016 | $749 | -- |
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Monthly payment
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28803
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Oakley ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.7 mi
- 8/10A C Reynolds MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 8/10A C Reynolds HighGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Oakley
- Middle: AC Reynolds
- High: AC Reynolds
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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- North Carolina
- Buncombe County
- Asheville
- 28803
- 168 Avondale Rd




