Welcome to 253 Royalwood Drive, where generous living spaces, exceptional care, and a peaceful wooded setting come together on 2.41 private acres. This fabulous, beautifully maintained one-level home offers approximately 1,824 square feet with three roomy bedrooms and two full baths. Inside, you will find both a spacious living room and a comfortable family room, each with a fireplace, plus a separate dining room with plenty of space for everyday meals and special gatherings. The open kitchen is designed for connection and convenience with a center island, breakfast bar, ample workspace, and an easy flow into the surrounding living areas. The inviting primary suite features an en-suite bath with a garden tub, whirlpool, and walk-in closet.
Outdoor living is just as special. Relax on the screened porch while enjoying the privacy and natural surroundings. Private walking paths wind throughout the wooded property, with benches thoughtfully placed along the way to pause, unwind, and enjoy the mountain setting. Multiple sheds provide valuable storage, while the detached two-car garage with workshop space offers room for vehicles, tools, hobbies, or projects. A fenced backyard adds function, and a generator hookup provides added convenience.
Tucked within October Ridge, this well-cared-for home offers the space buyers want indoors and the peaceful outdoor lifestyle that makes Western North Carolina so desirable. Zirconia is conveniently located about halfway between Asheville and Greenville, South Carolina, offering access to shopping, dining, entertainment, and airports in both cities. The property is also convenient to Tuxedo, Flat Rock, Hendersonville, Lake Summit, and Upstate South Carolina. Come explore the paths, enjoy the screened porch, and discover just how much this remarkable home has to offer!
Active
$359,900
253 Royalwood Dr, Zirconia, NC 28790
3beds
1,824sqft
Modular
Built in 2003
2.41 Acres Lot
$353,700 Zestimate®
$197/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Breakfast barAmple workspaceCenter islandFenced backyardGenerous living spacesScreened porchPeaceful wooded setting
- 11 days |
- 2,352 |
- 146 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Crystal Gardner crystal@gardnergrouprealty.net,
Gardner Group Realty
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4414672
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: En Suite Bathroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Features: Garden Tub, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Features: Open Floorplan
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Built-in Features, Open Floorplan
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump, Propane, Wood Stove
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
- Laundry: Utility Room, Inside
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Soaking Tub, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Doors: Insulated Door(s), Screen Door(s), Sliding Doors
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
- Has basement: No
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room, Propane, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,824
- Total interior livable area: 1,824 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,824
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Driveway, Detached Garage, Garage Shop, Garage on Main Level
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio, Screened, Terrace
- Exterior features: Storage
- Fencing: Back Yard,Chain Link
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 2.41 Acres
- Features: Private, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Workshop
- Parcel number: 9964046
- Zoning: R2R
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Generator, Generator Hookup
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Modular
Materials
- Vinyl
- Foundation: Crawl Space
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2003
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Walking Trails
- Subdivision: October Ridge
Location
- Region: Zirconia
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $197/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $278,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,476
- Date on market: 8/14/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 11 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Dirt, Gravel, Stone
Estimated market value
$353,700
$336,000 - $371,000
$2,657/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $359,900+1099.7%$197/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4414672 Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2002 | Sold | $30,000$16/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,476 | $278,000 |
| 2024 | $1,476 | $278,000 |
| 2023 | $1,476 +23.1% | $278,000 +53.3% |
| 2022 | $1,199 | $181,400 |
| 2021 | -- | $181,400 |
| 2020 | $1,181 | $181,400 |
| 2019 | $1,181 | $181,400 +13.4% |
| 2018 | $1,181 +14.4% | $160,000 |
| 2017 | $1,032 | $160,000 |
| 2016 | -- | $160,000 |
| 2015 | -- | $160,000 +0.7% |
| 2014 | -- | $158,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $158,900 |
| 2012 | -- | $158,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $158,900 -6.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $169,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $169,600 |
| 2008 | -- | $169,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $169,600 +67.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $101,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $101,200 |
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Neighborhood: 28790
Getting around
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Car-DependentNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Hillandale ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 5.7 mi
- 6/10Flat Rock MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.6 mi
- 6/10East Henderson HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 7.5 mi
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