Full of charm and designed for flexible living, this home in the Montford Historic District blends historic character with modern updates. The main floor offers a welcoming living room, a parlor that could also serve as a dining room and an oversized, light-filled kitchen perfect for gatherings. A spacious wraparound porch adds outdoor living appeal, while upstairs you’ll find two bedrooms plus an office/flex room. Four fireplaces (one working) bring Victorian warmth, and the light-filled walkout basement invites your vision — think studio, gym, or garden apartment (with approvals).
With a brand-new roof, updated HVAC, new water heater, and two off-street parking spots down a private alleyway, the practical upgrades are already done.
Stroll to Montford favorites like High Five Coffee, the neighborhood’s morning hotspot; All Day Darling, the lively breakfast-and-lunch café locals love; and Little Jumbo, the craft cocktail and jazz bar everyone’s talking about. For equal fun, head across the bridge into downtown Asheville to explore art galleries, theaters, and acclaimed restaurants — all just blocks from your front door.
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$625,000
59 Starnes Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
2beds
1,560sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1898
0.12 Acres Lot
$610,600 Zestimate®
$401/sqft
$2,869 Estimated rent
Home value
$610,600
$580,000 - $641,000
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Gretchen Lewis gretchen@townandmountain.com,
Town and Mountain Realty
Bought with:
Laurie Reese
Reese Real Estate Inc
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4297417
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Upper
Bedroom s
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Upper
Bathroom full
- Level: Upper
Bathroom half
- Level: Main
Flex space
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Upper
Kitchen
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
Other
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Electric, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator with Ice Maker, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Laundry Closet, Upper Level
Features
- Flooring: Bamboo, Tile, Wood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Gas Unvented, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,560
- Total interior livable area: 1,560 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,560
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Parking Space(s)
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Wrap Around
- Fencing: Back Yard,Front Yard,Partial,Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.12 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 964922622000000
- Zoning: RM8
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1898
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Wired Internet Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Historic Montford
Location
- Region: Asheville
- Elevation: 2000 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $401/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $637,800
- Annual tax amount: $4,905
- Date on market: 9/10/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 152 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Dirt, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/18/2026 | Listing removed | $3,100$2/sqft |
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| 5/13/2026 | Price change | $3,100-6.1%$2/sqft |
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| 5/11/2026 | Price change | $3,300-5.7%$2/sqft |
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| 4/22/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,500$2/sqft |
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| 3/23/2026 | Sold | $625,000-2.2%$401/sqft |
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| 3/18/2026 | Pending sale | $639,000$410/sqft |
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| 3/4/2026 | Price change | $639,000-5.3%$410/sqft |
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| 9/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $675,000+136.8%$433/sqft |
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| 12/14/2009 | Sold | $285,000-5%$183/sqft |
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| 9/16/2009 | Price change | $299,900-14.1%$192/sqft |
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| 8/16/2009 | Listed for sale | $349,000+170.5%$224/sqft |
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| 9/6/2001 | Sold | $129,000$83/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,905 +8.1% | $444,200 +1.3% |
| 2024 | $4,538 +2.8% | $438,300 |
| 2023 | $4,415 +1% | $438,300 |
| 2022 | $4,371 | $438,300 |
| 2021 | $4,371 +15.7% | $438,300 +25% |
| 2020 | $3,778 | $350,500 |
| 2019 | $3,778 | $350,500 |
| 2018 | $3,778 | $350,500 +45.2% |
| 2017 | $3,778 +27.3% | $241,400 |
| 2016 | $2,967 | $241,400 |
| 2015 | -- | $241,400 +2.4% |
| 2014 | $2,861 | $235,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $235,700 +9.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $214,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $214,600 |
| 2010 | -- | $214,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $214,600 +66.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $128,700 |
| 2004 | -- | $128,700 |
| 2003 | -- | $128,700 |
| 2002 | -- | $128,700 +158.4% |
| 2001 | -- | $49,800 |
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Neighborhood: 28801
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GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Isaac Dickson ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10Asheville MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 6/10Asheville HighGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 1.9 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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- Buncombe County
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- 59 Starnes Ave
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