Step into timeless style with this downtown Asheville MCM gem. Tucked away on a quiet dead-end road, this 3 BR/2.5 BA home blends classic retro charm with modern updates. Original character and thoughtfully preserved details give the home a nostalgic vibe—retro in all the right ways—while large windows invite in natural light and frame the surrounding greenery and downtown views.
The spacious layout offers comfortable living areas perfect for relaxing or entertaining, while the generously sized fenced backyard provides a rare private retreat just minutes from the heart of the city—ideal for pets, gardening, or gathering with friends.
Enjoy the best of RAD and Asheville living with parks, coffee shops, restaurants, and local shopping just a short 15-minute walk or bike away in vibrant downtown Asheville. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence or a stylish city escape, this mid-century modern classic delivers on location, character, and charm, all on a quiet, dead-end street. 589 SQFT of bonus space with recently permitted heat strips, making this live and feel like a 1,848 SF home! Originally built by E. Thelma Caldwell, a visionary leader of the YWCA of Asheville. The fireplace is marked with a C. Only two owners! Don't miss this piece of AVL history and a true time capsule.
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$506,000
17 Swindale St, Asheville, NC 28801
3beds
1,259sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1964
0.15 Acres Lot
$499,600 Zestimate®
$402/sqft
$2,318 Estimated rent
Home value
$499,600
$465,000 - $540,000
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Classic retro charmThoughtfully preserved detailsQuiet dead-end streetQuiet dead-end road
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
LeAnn Bound leann@mymosaicrealty.com,
Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty
Bought with:
Chandler Brewer
Town and Mountain Realty
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4347748
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom half
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Basement
Bonus room
- Level: Basement
Dining area
- Features: Open Floorplan
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Open Floorplan
- Level: Main
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Wood Stove
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Flooring: Slate, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Basement Garage Door,Daylight,Partially Finished,Storage Space,Other
- Fireplace features: Bonus Room, Living Room, Pellet Stove, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,259
- Total interior livable area: 1,259 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,259
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, On Street, Garage on Main Level
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch, Screened
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced,Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 0.15 Acres
- Features: Level, Wooded, Views
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 964826023600000
- Zoning: RS8
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Full
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1964
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Asheville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $402/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $412,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,327
- Date on market: 3/6/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 5 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Gravel, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/15/2026 | Sold | $506,000+1.4%$402/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4347748 Report a problem | ||
| 3/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $499,000+280.9%$396/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4347748 Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2003 | Sold | $131,000$104/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,327 +6.3% | $302,900 |
| 2024 | $3,129 +2.6% | $302,900 |
| 2023 | $3,051 +1% | $302,900 |
| 2022 | $3,021 | $302,900 |
| 2021 | $3,021 +31.3% | $302,900 +41.9% |
| 2020 | $2,301 | $213,500 |
| 2019 | $2,301 | $213,500 |
| 2018 | $2,301 | $213,500 +44.3% |
| 2017 | $2,301 -0.9% | $148,000 |
| 2016 | $2,323 +27.7% | $148,000 |
| 2015 | $1,819 +1.2% | $148,000 |
| 2014 | $1,797 | $148,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $148,000 -9.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $163,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $163,700 |
| 2010 | -- | $163,700 |
| 2009 | -- | $163,700 |
| 2007 | -- | $163,700 |
| 2006 | -- | $163,700 +58.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $103,500 |
| 2004 | -- | $103,500 +10.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $93,900 |
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Neighborhood: 28801
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Isaac Dickson ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 7/10Asheville MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 6/10Asheville HighGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Asheville
- Middle: Asheville
- High: Asheville
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
- 28801
- 17 Swindale St
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