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    196 E French Broad St, Brevard, NC 28712

    2beds
    1,777sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1929
    0.33 Acres Lot
    $406,800 Zestimate®
    $225/sqft
    $2,043 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $406,800

    $386,000 - $427,000

    $2,043/mo

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    What's special

    Opportunities like this truly don't come around often. Just steps from the heart of downtown Brevard and directly across from Brevard College, this nearly 100-year-old home offers the chance to own a piece of local history in one of the city's most desirable locations. With 1,777 square feet, the floor plan lives much larger than you might expect, offering multiple flexible living spaces that can easily adapt to your lifestyle. Whether you envision additional gathering areas, a home office, creative studio, guest space, or the potential for extra sleeping accommodations, the possibilities are abundant. Set on a spacious, charming lot, this home has the solid bones and character that are increasingly hard to find. While there are opportunities to update and make it your own, that's exactly what makes this property so exciting. Move in now, personalize it over time, and create something truly special. Whether you're looking for an affordable downtown home, a long-term investment, or a place to enjoy everything Brevard has to offer, 196 East French Broad Street is your launch point to restaurants, coffee shops, festivals, live music, and mountain adventures. Bring your vision—this is one you'll want to see before it's gone!

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    Listed by:

    Matthew Durt matthew@lookingglassrealty.com,

    Looking Glass Realty

    Bought with:

    Billy Joe McCoy

    RE/MAX Land of the Waterfalls

    Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4397130MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bedrooms: 2
    Primary bedroom
    • Level: Main
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Heat Pump
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: Main Level
    Features
    • Has basement: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,777
    • Total interior livable area: 1,777 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,777
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Detached Carport, Driveway
    • Carport spaces: 1
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Has spa: Yes
    • Spa features: Heated
    Lot
    • Size: 0.33 Acres
    Details
    • Additional structures: Barn(s)
    • Parcel number: 8586617248000
    • Zoning: GR8
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Aluminum, Vinyl
    • Foundation: Crawl Space
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1929

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: City

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Subdivision: None
    Location
    • Region: Brevard

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $225/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $453,250
    • Annual tax amount: $1,861
    • Date on market: 6/25/2026
    • Cumulative days on market: 35 days
    • Road surface type: Gravel, Paved

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/1/2026Sold$400,000-6.8%$225/sqft
    Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4397130 Report a problem
    7/6/2026Price change$429,000-1.4%$241/sqft
    Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4397130 Report a problem
    6/25/2026Listed for sale$435,000+141.7%$245/sqft
    Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4397130 Report a problem
    5/3/2013Sold$180,000$101/sqft
    Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #NCM525610 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$1,861 +44.6%$453,250 +112.5%
    2024$1,287 $213,280
    2023$1,287 $213,280
    2022$1,287 $213,280
    2021$1,287 -37.3%$213,280 +19.1%
    2020$2,053 +80.2%$179,150
    2019$1,139 -37.7%$179,150
    2018$1,829 +1.5%$179,150
    2017$1,802 $179,150
    2016$1,802 +61.1%$179,150 +32.5%
    2015$1,119 $135,230
    2014$1,119 $135,230
    2013-- $135,230
    2012-- $135,230
    2011-- $135,230
    2010-- $135,230
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 28712

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