Charming Arden Cottage with 870 sq ft workshop, carport & attic bonus space. Move right into this inviting home at 73 Fair Oaks Road, ideally located just minutes from the Cane Creek Greenway, Asheville Regional Airport, the shopping and dining corridor of Hendersonville Rd, and the area's top-rated schools. Either 15 minutes to downtown Asheville or 15 minutes to Hendersonville. Buncombe County taxes only—no city taxes. Recent improvements include a new roof, 6-inch gutters, and HVAC system (2026), providing added value and peace of mind.
The welcoming living room features warm painted wood-paneled walls, a cozy wood-burning fireplace, and a custom built-in dinette. The kitchen opens to the large back deck, making outdoor grilling and entertaining a breeze, while the screened porch overlooks the fenced front yard with established landscaping, offering a little privacy but plenty of light. Bedrooms, bath, and laundry are conveniently on the main level.
Need extra space? The approximately 150-square-foot walk-up attic offers endless possibilities as a home office, meditation/yoga studio, hobby room, or just additional storage.
One of the home's features is the expansive 870-square-foot walk-out basement with interior access, 220-volt electrical service, lighting, and abundant workspace. Whether you're a woodworker, artist, craftsperson, or simply need room for bikes, kayaks, and outdoor gear, this flexible space is ready for your vision.
A wrap-around driveway provides ample parking and easy basement access, while the covered carport offers a shaded gathering spot or convenient covered entry during inclement weather.
This move-in-ready home offers the perfect combination of charm, functionality, and an unbeatable South location. Read more about Arden in the listing documentation.
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$357,000
73 Fair Oaks Rd, Arden, NC 28704
2beds
1,022sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$2,097/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
0.29 Acres Lot
$347,600 Zestimate®
$349/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy wood-burning fireplaceInviting homeLarge back deckScreened porchCustom built-in dinetteWarm painted wood-paneled walls
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Listed by:
Melissa Fox 828-242-0933,
Ivester Jackson Blackstream
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4406154
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
- Area: 125.04 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12' 0" X 10' 5"
Bedroom s
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
- Area: 129.42 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12' 5" X 10' 5"
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Attic Finished, Attic Stairs Fixed, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Storage
- Level: Main
- Area: 276 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23' 0" X 12' 0"
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Electric, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: In Hall, Main Level
Features
- Storage
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
- Basement: Basement Shop,Exterior Entry,Interior Entry,Storage Space,Walk-Out Access
- Attic: Finished,Permanent Stairs
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,022
- Total interior livable area: 1,022 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,022
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached Carport, Circular Driveway, Driveway
- Carport spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
- Details: Wrap-around driveway access. The gravel driveway has a maintenance agreement for properties at the back of the property.
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Two or More Access Exits
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Screened
- Fencing: Fenced,Front Yard
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 965367487600000
- Zoning: R-2
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Other - See Remarks
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Fiber Cement
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City, Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Royal Oaks
Location
- Region: Arden
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $349/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $236,500
- Annual tax amount: $1,524
- Date on market: 7/23/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 11 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Concrete, Gravel, Paved
Estimated market value
$347,600
$330,000 - $365,000
$1,593/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $357,000+58.7%$349/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4406154 Report a problem | ||
| 3/12/2020 | Sold | $225,000$220/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3591464 Report a problem | ||
| 2/13/2020 | Pending sale | $225,000$220/sqft |
Source: Sarver Realty Group, LLC #3591464 Report a problem | ||
| 2/12/2020 | Listed for sale | $225,000+39%$220/sqft |
Source: Sarver Realty Group, LLC #3591464 Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2013 | Sold | $161,900-3.3%$158/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #NCM537316 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2013 | Listed for sale | $167,400+30.8%$164/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Professionals #537316 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2006 | Sold | $128,000+8.5%$125/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/30/2005 | Sold | $118,000$115/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,524 +4.7% | $236,500 |
| 2024 | $1,456 +3.3% | $236,500 |
| 2023 | $1,410 +1.7% | $236,500 |
| 2022 | $1,386 | $236,500 |
| 2021 | $1,386 +54.8% | $236,500 +66.4% |
| 2020 | $895 | $142,100 |
| 2019 | $895 | $142,100 |
| 2018 | $895 -2.5% | $142,100 +14.9% |
| 2017 | $919 +2.6% | $123,700 |
| 2016 | $895 +4.1% | $123,700 |
| 2015 | $860 | $123,700 |
| 2014 | $860 | $123,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $123,700 -7% |
| 2012 | -- | $133,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $133,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $133,000 +17.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $113,300 |
| 2007 | -- | $113,300 +23.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $92,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $92,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $92,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $92,000 +15.1% |
| 2001 | -- | $79,900 |
| 2000 | -- | $79,900 |
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Neighborhood: 28704
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Koontz Intermediate SchoolGrades: 5-6Distance: 3 mi
- 9/10Valley Springs MiddleGrades: 5-8Distance: 3.1 mi
- 7/10T C Roberson HighGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 2.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Avery's Creek/Koontz
- Middle: Valley Springs
- High: T.C. Roberson
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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