Situated on a generous 0.25-acre wooded lot, just minutes from downtown Asheville, this inviting West Asheville ranch-style home pairs classic charm with thoughtful, modern upgrades. The front door opens to a light-filled, flowing floor plan with beautifully refinished hardwood floors, where the bright living and dining areas connect directly to a kitchen packed with potential. The home is dialed-in for energy efficiency with replacement windows, a new Bosch heat pump, Bosch A/C, and an EV charger plug. Downstairs, the basement offers a bonus room, ample storage, and a garage equipped for a workshop, while the good-sized bedrooms upstairs are filled with abundant natural light. Outdoors, the lush, private backyard and large front yard feature mature landscaping with plenty of room for gardens, a storage shed, and wide-driveway parking on a quiet street. Best of all, you are just one mile from the vibrant eateries and shopping of West Asheville, while the Hominy Creek Greenway trail is only 0.2 mile away, offering the perfect spot for nature walks or exercising Fido.
Active
$420,000
53 Merion Dr, Asheville, NC 28806
3beds
1,311sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$2,467/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1967
0.25 Acres Lot
$409,600 Zestimate®
$320/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Lush private backyardLight-filled flowing floor planMature landscapingLarge front yardAmple storageReplacement windowsBeautifully refinished hardwood floors
- 20 days |
- 781 |
- 62 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
CarrieWelles Craven cwcraven@mymosaicrealty.com,
Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4391871
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Electric Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Open Floorplan
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Basement: Basement Garage Door,Exterior Entry,Interior Entry,Partially Finished,Storage Space,Walk-Out Access
Interior area
- Total structure area: 983
- Total interior livable area: 1,311 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 983
- Finished area below ground: 328
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached Garage, Garage Shop
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Features: Sloped, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 962871605900000
- Zoning: RM6
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum, Brick Partial
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1967
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: NONE
Location
- Region: Asheville
- Elevation: 2000 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $320/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $409,700
- Annual tax amount: $2,825
- Date on market: 7/18/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved
Estimated market value
$409,600
$389,000 - $430,000
$2,163/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $420,000+15.1%$320/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4391871 Report a problem | ||
| 1/3/2023 | Sold | $365,000+1.4%$278/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3895153 Report a problem | ||
| 12/19/2022 | Pending sale | $360,000$275/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3895153 Report a problem | ||
| 12/13/2022 | Contingent | $360,000$275/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3895153 Report a problem | ||
| 12/2/2022 | Price change | $360,000-4%$275/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3895153 Report a problem | ||
| 10/25/2022 | Price change | $375,000-2.6%$286/sqft |
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| 9/9/2022 | Price change | $385,000-2.5%$294/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3895153 Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2022 | Listed for sale | $395,000$301/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3895153 Report a problem | ||
| 8/16/2022 | Pending sale | $395,000$301/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3895153 Report a problem | ||
| 8/16/2022 | Listed for sale | $395,000$301/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3895153 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,825 +6.2% | $257,200 -0.1% |
| 2024 | $2,659 +2.7% | $257,400 +0.1% |
| 2023 | $2,591 +105.2% | $257,200 +1.6% |
| 2022 | $1,262 | $253,200 |
| 2021 | $1,262 -43.3% | $253,200 +22.7% |
| 2020 | $2,225 | $206,400 |
| 2019 | $2,225 | $206,400 |
| 2018 | $2,225 | $206,400 +37.8% |
| 2017 | $2,225 -0.9% | $149,800 |
| 2016 | $2,245 +22% | $149,800 |
| 2015 | $1,841 +1.2% | $149,800 |
| 2014 | $1,819 | $149,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $149,800 +11.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $134,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $134,500 |
| 2010 | -- | $134,500 +10.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $121,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $121,800 +40.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $86,900 |
| 2004 | -- | $86,900 |
| 2003 | -- | $86,900 |
| 2002 | -- | $86,900 +33.3% |
| 2001 | -- | $65,200 |
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Neighborhood: 28806
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Vance ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 7/10Asheville MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.9 mi
- 6/10Asheville HighGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Asheville City
- 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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