This enchanting East Asheville cottage, originally designed by renowned Architect Douglas Ellington for his mother, combines historical charm, income potential, and a prime location just minutes from downtown Asheville. Recently enhanced with a new metal roof and gas range, the home beautifully blends local history with modern upgrades. Situated on a private .84-acre double lot, the cedar-sided cottage features abundant perennial gardens. Its charming interior includes a cozy living room with a fireplace and a bright, sunny family room surrounded by trees and ample windows. A downstairs guest suite, complete with a private entrance, offers an extra bedroom and bath. Possibilities abound with an updated garage apartment (2018) & potential to subdivide.
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$715,000
686 New Haw Creek Rd, Asheville, NC 28805
4beds
2,162sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
0.84 Acres Lot
$712,900 Zestimate®
$331/sqft
$3,474 Estimated rent
Home value
$712,900
$677,000 - $749,000
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Listing Provided by:
Glenn Haden 828-329-3290,
Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Downtown
Bought with:
Dillon Slattery
EXP Realty LLC Ballantyne
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4370568
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Basement
Bedroom s
- Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Basement
Bathroom full
- Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Other
- Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Workshop
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Mud Room, Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Built-in Features, Kitchen Island, Total Primary Heated Living Area: 1669
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Finished
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,291
- Total interior livable area: 2,162 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,291
- Finished area below ground: 378
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Detached Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch, Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.84 Acres
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 965981879700000
- Zoning: RS4
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Cottage,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: City
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Asheville
- Subdivision: Haw Creek
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Gravel, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/17/2026 | Sold | $715,000-4.7%$331/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4370568 Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $750,000+149900%$347/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4370568 Report a problem | ||
| 12/22/2021 | Sold | $500-99.9% |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/26/2017 | Sold | $340,000+60.4%$157/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3256815 Report a problem | ||
| 2/26/2016 | Sold | $212,000+11.6%$98/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2013 | Sold | $190,000$88/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #NCM540403 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,703 +6.6% | $471,300 |
| 2024 | $4,410 +3.8% | $471,300 |
| 2023 | $4,246 +1.1% | $471,300 |
| 2022 | $4,199 | $471,300 |
| 2021 | $4,199 +28.5% | $471,300 +38.2% |
| 2020 | $3,267 | $341,100 |
| 2019 | $3,267 | $341,100 |
| 2018 | $3,267 | $341,100 +136.2% |
| 2017 | $3,267 +47.4% | $144,400 |
| 2016 | $2,216 +42.3% | $144,400 |
| 2015 | $1,558 +1.4% | $144,400 |
| 2014 | $1,536 | $144,400 +3.3% |
| 2013 | -- | $139,800 -23.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $183,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $183,400 -9% |
| 2010 | -- | $201,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $201,600 -6.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $214,800 |
| 2006 | -- | $214,800 +47.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $146,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $146,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $146,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $146,000 +17.1% |
| 2001 | -- | $124,700 |
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Neighborhood: 28805
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Haw Creek ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10A C Reynolds MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 4 mi
- 8/10A C Reynolds HighGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Haw Creek
- Middle: AC Reynolds
- High: AC Reynolds
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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- North Carolina
- Buncombe County
- Asheville
- 28805
- 686 New Haw Creek Rd
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