
$279,000 $237/sqft
119 Fairfax Avenue
Asheville, NC 28806
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,176 sqft · 1909 · 21 d ago
Galax Park sits in the heart of West Asheville, where the streets feel close to the action without losing their residential character.
Community overview based on MLS listing data for Galax Park, Asheville
Galax Park sits in the heart of West Asheville, where the streets feel close to the action without losing their residential character. The neighborhood’s older homes, compact lots, and walkable street grid create a distinctly urban-in-scale setting, with Haywood Road just around the corner and the River Arts District within easy reach. It’s the kind of place where front porches, mature trees, and everyday errands all blend into the same rhythm.
"A classic West Asheville pocket where character, convenience, and walkability meet."
The housing here leans heavily toward early- and mid-20th-century single-family homes, with several properties dating from the 1900s through the 1960s and a newer infill presence added in the last decade. Many homes feature hardwood floors, covered porches, fenced yards, and basement space, while a few listings highlight updated kitchens, modern baths, and flexible lower-level apartments or ADUs. That mix gives Galax Park a layered feel: some homes lean charming and historic, others have been refreshed for today’s lifestyles, and a few offer multi-unit potential that is especially appealing in this part of Asheville.
Lot sizes are modest overall, but they often come with usable outdoor space, and several remarks emphasize level sites, corner lots, and room for gardens or fire pits. Brick is not the dominant exterior story here, though it does appear in select details; the stronger visual signature is classic West Asheville architecture with practical additions over time.
Daily life in Galax Park naturally orbits Haywood Road. From here, residents can stroll to restaurants, coffee spots, local shops, groceries, breweries, and yoga studios, with Carrier Park also mentioned as a nearby place to unwind outdoors. The neighborhood’s appeal is as much about movement as it is about destination—walk out for dinner, pick up groceries, or head toward greenway access without needing to plan a long drive.
"Everything that defines West Asheville feels close at hand here."
The streets themselves reinforce that easygoing pace. Dead-end blocks, corner lots, and walkable side streets show up often, and several homes are described as just off Haywood Road or within a short stroll of it. That proximity gives the area a lively, connected feel while still keeping a residential edge.
Galax Park is centered along Fairfax Avenue and Galax Avenue in West Asheville, a district that places it near the Haywood Road corridor and west of downtown Asheville. One listing notes downtown Asheville is about 7 minutes away, while others place Haywood Road destinations at less than half a mile or just blocks from home. Nearby destinations called out in remarks include Sunny Point Café, West Asheville Yoga, Carrier Park, the River Arts District, Biscuit Head, Nine Mile, and The Hop West, along with groceries, shopping, and greenway access. School assignments are listed as Asheville City Elementary, Asheville Middle, and Asheville High, keeping the community tied to the Asheville City school system.
Palmetto Park Realty Team · Asheville
Ask about Galax Park — we answer fast
See what it's worth — your home's own sale history plus recent Galax Park sales, free.
What's my home worth?Communities similar to Galax Park
3.0 mi East End, Asheville
2 active · $464,000
0.9 mi Villa Heights, Asheville
2 active · $615,000
1.2 mi Wilshire Park, Asheville
2 active · $394,000
0.5 mi Rhododendron Heights, Asheville
3 active · $325,000
2.3 mi Montford Hills, Asheville
4 active · $597,500
0.9 mi Park View, Asheville
5 active · $250,000
20 recently sold in Galax Park, Asheville
| Property | Sold | Sold Price | Days on Market | Size | Sold to Ask | Sold $/SF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | May 19 2025 | $735,000 | 73 | 1,228 sq ft | 98.0% | $599 |
| | Jun 21 2024 | $625,000 | 45 | 1,820 sq ft | 96.2% | $343 |
| | Jan 11 2024 | $680,000 | 41 | 2,288 sq ft | 90.7% | $297 |
| | Dec 19 2022 | $632,200 | 67 | 1,097 sq ft | 97.3% | $576 |
| | Dec 30 2021 | $567,000 | 113 | 1,660 sq ft | 100.4% | $342 |
| | Nov 2 2021 | $496,850 | 32 | 1,753 sq ft | 102.4% | $283 |
| | Sep 13 2021 | $334,500 | 61 | 881 sq ft | 98.7% | $380 |
| | Oct 12 2020 | $198,000 | 35 | 720 sq ft | 94.3% | $275 |
| | Jul 2 2019 | $209,000 | 132 | 1,070 sq ft | 99.8% | $195 |
| | May 13 2019 | $242,000 | 60 | 979 sq ft | 98.8% | $247 |
| | May 9 2019 | $295,000 | 191 | 1,244 sq ft | 98.7% | $237 |
| | Apr 13 2018 | $136,000 | 49 | 1,100 sq ft | 104.7% | $124 |
| | Nov 22 2017 | $462,420 | 84 | 2,202 sq ft | 94.9% | $210 |
| | Nov 15 2017 | $200,000 | 44 | 720 sq ft | 100.1% | $278 |
| | Aug 29 2017 | $425,000 | 196 | 2,343 sq ft | 100.0% | $181 |
| | Apr 25 2017 | $88,500 | 98 | — | 93.2% | — |
| | Mar 10 2017 | $280,620 | 52 | 1,780 sq ft | 95.1% | $158 |
| | Oct 28 2016 | $149,500 | 47 | 791 sq ft | 100.0% | $189 |
| | Sep 16 2016 | $139,000 | 123 | 1,014 sq ft | 73.5% | $137 |
| | Aug 16 2013 | $155,500 | 107 | 990 sq ft | 97.5% | $157 |
Closed sales from MLS history for Galax Park, Asheville
Below trend-line threshold — city median shown for context
The Galax Park real estate market shows buyer's market conditions. Homes typically sell within 64 days. With 1 active listing and 0 homes sold in the past year, buyers have more negotiating power and time to decide.
Listings taken off the market in the past year in Galax Park, Asheville
These homes are no longer available, but they show recent pricing and listing activity in Galax Park. Our agents can help you watch for new listings in this area.
Contact an agent