Discover the beauty of creekside living at 878 Garren Creek Road, a thoughtfully updated mountain cottage resting on 2.24 acres with more than 300 feet of frontage on both sides of Garren Creek. Surrounded by native landscaping, waterfalls, and the sounds of three creeks, this unique property offers privacy, charm, and natural beauty just minutes from Asheville. Designed for comfortable one-level living, the home features 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, hardwood floors, custom trim work, and abundant built-in storage. The living room showcases a native stone fireplace with custom shelving, while the remodeled kitchen offers granite countertops, a pantry, and updated appliances, including a dishwasher and an induction range. The finished basement provides additional flexible living space with a Jøtul propane stove, recessed lighting, and oversized barn doors. A detached garage with its own HVAC system and electrical panel offers endless possibilities for a studio, workshop, office, or guest space.
Enjoy the outdoors from the Trex deck overlooking the creek or the covered flagstone patio below. Recent improvements include updated HVAC systems, plumbing components, a 200-amp electrical service, radon mitigation, a metal roof, and extensive landscaping. A rare opportunity to enjoy a peaceful mountain setting with modern updates and room for relaxing, creating, and exploring.
Active
$469,000
878 Garren Creek Rd, Fairview, NC 28730
2beds
1,526sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1970
2.24 Acres Lot
$449,500 Zestimate®
$307/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Comfortable one-level livingCustom trim workRecessed lightingCovered flagstone patioHardwood floorsExtensive landscapingAbundant built-in storage
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jackie Dirscherl jackie@mymosaicrealty.com,
Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4387190
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom half
- Level: Main
Den
- Level: Basement
Dining area
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Basement
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central, Ductless, Heat Pump, Other
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump, Other
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
- Basement: Partially Finished,Storage Space,Walk-Out Access
- Fireplace features: Den, Gas, Gas Log, Living Room, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,042
- Total interior livable area: 1,526 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,042
- Finished area below ground: 484
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage on Main Level
- Has garage: Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Waterfront features: Creek/Stream
Lot
- Size: 2.24 Acres
- Dimensions: 60 x 77 x 65 x 56 x 74 x 201 x 282 x 399
- Features: Orchard(s), Green Area, Level, Private
Living quarters
- Secondary features: Exterior Not Connected
Details
- Parcel number: 060589500400000
- Zoning: OU
- Special conditions: Undisclosed
- Other equipment: Other - See Remarks
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Hardboard Siding, Stone
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1970
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Propane
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Fairview
- Elevation: 2000 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $307/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $211,200
- Annual tax amount: $1,492
- Date on market: 6/11/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 12 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Gravel, Paved
Estimated market value
$449,500
$427,000 - $472,000
$2,184/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $469,000+212.7%$307/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4387190 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2016 | Sold | $150,000-25%$98/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/2016 | Listing removed | $199,999$131/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/3/2016 | Price change | $199,999+17.6%$131/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 2/22/2016 | Price change | $170,000-5.6%$111/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 2/19/2016 | Listed for sale | $180,000$118/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,492 +0.4% | $211,200 -3.7% |
| 2024 | $1,487 +5.4% | $219,400 |
| 2023 | $1,411 +1.6% | $219,400 |
| 2022 | $1,389 +22.5% | $219,400 +22.5% |
| 2021 | $1,134 +8.5% | $179,100 +15.5% |
| 2020 | $1,045 | $155,000 |
| 2019 | $1,045 | $155,000 |
| 2018 | $1,045 +4.7% | $155,000 +9.2% |
| 2017 | $998 | $142,000 |
| 2016 | $998 -0.9% | $142,000 |
| 2015 | $1,007 | $142,000 |
| 2014 | $1,007 | $142,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $142,000 -9.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $157,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $157,400 |
| 2010 | -- | $157,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $157,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $157,400 |
| 2006 | -- | $157,400 +24.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $126,100 +43% |
| 2000 | -- | $88,200 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28730
Getting around
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Fairview ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 4.5 mi
- 7/10Cane Creek MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 6.1 mi
- 8/10A C Reynolds HighGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 8.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Fairview
- Middle: Cane Creek
- 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
- Fairview
- 28730
- 878 Garren Creek Rd
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