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138 S French Broad Avenue

Asheville, NC 28801

Active 304 days on market Listing ID CAR 286610698

$800,000

Est. $4,599/mo See my rate

$244/Sq Ft

4 bd · 4 ba · 3,276 sqft · $244/sqft

4 Beds
4 Baths
3,276 Sq Ft
$244/Sq Ft
1905 Built
.14 acres Single Family Residence South Slope Listed Sep 26, 2025 Updated Mar 13, 2026 HOA None

About This Home

TRY BEFORE YOU BUY!! That's right, you have a unique opportunity to stay in this beautiful home to see if it would be a good fit before purchasing. Make sure to ask the agent for details.

This gorgeous Victorian home blends historical elegance with modern updates right in the heart of downtown Asheville. Unwind after the day by relaxing on the porch or planting in the beautiful Victorian Garden. The lush, wooded backyard serves as a private retreat, featuring cozy sitting areas and a soothing hot tub.

Inside, the home showcases exquisite classic period details, such as stunning staircases, hardwood floors, and several vintage coal grate fireplaces. This residence artfully merges the sophistication of a historical gem with contemporary improvements. The kitchen features a spacious island, stainless steel appliances, and a large pantry, seamlessly connecting to a generous living room and dining area, accentuated by a magnificent wall of windows.

This property offers a fantastic business opportunity, as both the upstairs and downstairs have been successfully operated as Homestays and AirBnbs. The home also includes a parlor, a sitting room, and multiple dining and living spaces. The outdoor areas have everything you could ask for including several seating areas and porches, a tranquil backyard, and a gorgeous garden.

Located in a prime area, surrounded by restaurants, art galleries, shopping, music venues, and breweries, you can immerse yourself in Asheville's culture. If you're looking for a stunning home filled with character while enjoying modern conveniences, be sure to schedule your appointment today.

Property Details

Interior Details

Heating
  • Ductless
  • Natural Gas
Flooring
  • Tile
  • Wood
Sqftmain
1435
Roomcount
18
Sqftlower
0
Sqftthird
0
Sqftupper
739
Bedroommain
1
Bedroomupper
2
Fullbathmain
1
Halfbathmain
0
Door Features
  • Sliding Doors
Fullbathupper
2
Halfbathupper
0
Half Bathrooms
0
Bedroombasement
1
Total Bathrooms
4
Fullbathbasement
1
Halfbathbasement
0
Laundry Features
  • In Basement
  • In Bathroom
  • Upper Level
Interior Features
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Kitchen Island
  • Open Floorplan
Mainlevelgarageyn
0
Sqftunheatedtotal
340
Fireplace Features
  • Living Room
Sqfttotalpropertyhla
3276
Sqftunheatedbasement
340

Dwelling And Structure

Architectural Style
  • Victorian

Square Footage And Levels

Levels
  • Two
Above Grade Finished Area
2174
Below Grade Finished Area
1102

Parking And Garage

Parking Features
  • Driveway

Exterior Features

Roof
  • Architectural Shingle
Exterior Features
  • Hot Tub
Construction Materials
  • Hardboard Siding
Patio And Porch Features
  • Covered
  • Front Porch
  • Side Porch
  • Wrap Around

Lot And Land

Fencing
  • Back Yard
  • Fenced
  • Front Yard
  • Privacy
Lot Size Acres
0.14
Lot Size Units
Acres

Basement And Foundation

Basement
  • Finished
Foundation Details
  • Basement

Waterfront And View

Waterfront Features
  • None

Utilities

Sewer
  • Public Sewer
Utilities
  • Electricity Connected
  • Natural Gas
Water Source
  • Public

Financial Information

Citytaxespaidto
Asheville

Zoning And Restrictions

Zoningspecification
R S8

Listed by Athena Cermak (828-775-5910) · Keller Williams Professionals (828-254-7253)

Location

Address
138 S French Broad Avenue
City
Asheville, NC 28801
Community
South Slope
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Schools

Elementary
Asheville City
Middle
Asheville
High
Asheville

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