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  • $899,400

    51 Starnes Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

    3beds
    2,000sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1898
    -- sqft lot
    $899,400 Zestimate®
    $450/sqft
    $3,028 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $899,400

    $782,000 - $1.03M

    $3,028/mo

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    What's special

    Beautiful, unfurnished, completely renovated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom house in historic Montford close to downtown Asheville. Great location with a short quarter-mile walk to downtown shops and restaurants, and to three grocery stores. Originally built in 1898 by an uncle of Thomas Wolfe, this Victorian beauty has been meticulously renovated inside and out. Abundant natural light brightens every room. New kitchen and bathrooms with shaker-style cabinets, gorgeous granite countertops, marble vanity tops, and stainless-steel appliances. Laundry room with large washer and dryer. The award-winning house, remodeled and expanded to 2000 sq ft, includes a spacious Great Room/Kitchen and Master Bedroom on the ground floor. Charming original details have been retained, including four mantled fireplaces with one functioning as a gas fire. Generous closet space and 500 sq ft of basement storage/workshop. Insulated and humidity-controlled basement, with no mold. No smoking, no dogs. Rent includes lawn and garden maintenance. Viewing by appointment only. Tenant pays for utilities, owner pays for trash pickup, yard maintenance.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Family Room, Master Bath
    Heating
    • Fireplace
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Ceiling Fan
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Ceiling Fan(s), Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,000 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Garbage included in rent, Granite countertop, High-speed Internet Ready, Lawn, Living room, Stainless steel appliances, Vintage
    Lot
    • Features: Near Public Transit
    Details
    • Parcel number: 964922721500000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Condition
    • Year built: 1898

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Cable Available, Garbage

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Deposit fee: $3,200
    Location
    • Region: Asheville

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $450/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $558,600
    • Annual tax amount: $6,149
    • Date on market: 4/20/2026
    • Date available: 04/15/2026
    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    4/28/2026Listing removed$3,200$2/sqft
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    4/20/2026Listed for rent$3,200+23.6%$2/sqft
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    3/24/2021Listing removed--
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    6/11/2019Listing removed$2,590$1/sqft
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    5/31/2019Listed for rent$2,590$1/sqft
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    4/21/2019Listing removed$2,590$1/sqft
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    4/12/2019Listed for rent$2,590$1/sqft
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    9/3/2015Sold$100,000$50/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$6,149 +6.1%$558,600
    2024$5,795 +3%$558,600
    2023$5,626 +1%$558,600
    2022$5,570 $558,600
    2021$5,570 +7.9%$558,600 +16.6%
    2020$5,164 $479,100
    2019$5,164 $479,100
    2018$5,164 $479,100 +377.2%
    2017$5,164 -0.9%$100,400
    2016$5,212 +322.4%$100,400 -48.1%
    2015$1,234 -51.3%$193,600 -7.2%
    2014$2,532 $208,600
    2013-- $208,600 +25.7%
    2012-- $166,000
    2011-- $166,000
    2010-- $166,000
    2009-- $166,000 +84.2%
    2002-- $90,100 +66.2%
    2001-- $54,200
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    Neighborhood: 28801

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