Step back into Asheville's rich history with this early 20th-century home in the heart of the Clingman Avenue Historic District. The "Ephraim Byerly House" is situated on a walkable downtown lot near the River Arts District, this character-filled property offers a rare opportunity to restore and reimagine a piece of Asheville's architectural past.
The home features approximately 1,895 square feet of finished space across two levels, including original architectural elements, wood-paneled interiors, softwood flooring, and a distinctive gabled roof structure that reflects its historic roots. While the property will benefit from modernization and renovation, it offers tremendous potential for preservation-minded buyers, investors, contractors, or anyone seeking a unique urban restoration project.
Adding to the opportunity is an adjacent approximately 0.15-acre lot included in the sale.The additional parcel provides valuable flexibility for future development, expanded outdoor space, or long-term investment potential
Located within walking distance of downtown Asheville, the River Arts District, restaurants, galleries, and entertainment, this property combines historic character, urban convenience, and exceptional value-add potential. Properties offering both a historic residence and an additional buildable lot in this location are increasingly rare.
Bring your vision and help write the next chapter of this remarkable Asheville property.
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Price cut: $40K (7/20)
$575,000
91 Clingman Ave, Asheville City, NC 28801
3beds
1,894sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1907
0.24 Acres Lot
$564,500 Zestimate®
$304/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Walkable downtown lotSoftwood flooringOriginal architectural elementsDistinctive gabled roof structureWood-paneled interiorsTwo levels
- 78 days
- 288
- 8
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Peter Lorenz peterlorenz@kw.com,
Keller Williams Professionals,
Bill Johnson,
Keller Williams Professionals
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4393571
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom half
- Level: Basement
Kitchen
- Level: Basement
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Wood
- Basement: Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,196
- Total interior livable area: 1,894 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,196
- Finished area below ground: 698
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Parking Space(s)
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Fencing: Chain Link,Fenced,Full
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 0.24 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Open Lot
Details
- Additional parcels included: 964808878600000
- Parcel number: 964808865800000
- Zoning: RM8
- Special conditions: Estate,Third Party Approval
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Arts and Crafts
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum
- Roof: Asbestos Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1907
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
- Subdivision: none
Location
- Region: Asheville City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $304/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $294,200
- Annual tax amount: $3,232
- Date on market: 6/16/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 78 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Other - See Remarks
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Concrete, Paved
Estimated market value
$564,500
$536,000 - $593,000
$3,081/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/20/2026 | Price change | $575,000-6.5%$304/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4393571 Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2026 | Price change | $615,000-5.4%$325/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4393571 Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $650,000$343/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4393571 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,232 +6.3% | $294,200 |
| 2024 | $3,039 +2.6% | $294,200 |
| 2023 | $2,963 +1% | $294,200 |
| 2022 | $2,934 | $294,200 |
| 2021 | $2,934 +25.9% | $294,200 +36.1% |
| 2020 | $2,330 | $216,200 |
| 2019 | $2,330 | $216,200 |
| 2018 | $2,330 | $216,200 +71.5% |
| 2017 | $2,330 -0.9% | $126,100 |
| 2016 | $2,352 +51.8% | $126,100 |
| 2015 | $1,550 +1.2% | $126,100 |
| 2014 | $1,531 | $126,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $126,100 +4% |
| 2012 | -- | $121,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $121,300 |
| 2010 | -- | $121,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $121,300 |
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