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Haw Creek
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$750k

$750,000

686 New Haw Creek Road

Asheville, NC 28805

4Beds
3Baths
1,669Sq Ft
1948Built

About This Property

This enchanting East Asheville cottage, originally designed by renowned Architect Douglas Ellington for his mother, combines historical charm, income potential, and a prime location just minutes from downtown Asheville. Recently enhanced with a new metal roof and gas range, the home beautifully blends local history with modern upgrades. Situated on a private .

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84-acre double lot, the cedar-sided cottage features abundant perennial gardens. Its charming interior includes a cozy living room with a fireplace and a bright, sunny family room surrounded by trees and ample windows. A downstairs guest suite, complete with a private entrance, offers an extra bedroom and bath.

Possibilities abound with an updated garage apartment (2018) & potential to subdivide.

CAR MLS # 300191585

Quick Facts

Time on Site

30 days ago

Property Type

Residential

Year Built

1948

Price/Sq.Ft.

$449

Property Details
Bedrooms:
4
Bathrooms:
3
Living Area:
1,669 SqFt
Sub-Type:
SingleFamilyResidence
Schools
Elementary:
Haw Creek
Middle:
AC Reynolds
High:
AC Reynolds
School assignments may change. Contact the school district to confirm.

Features & Amenities

Features:
  • Built-in Features
  • Kitchen Island

Location & Map

Address

686 New Haw Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28805

Community

Haw Creek

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Additional Information

Utilities

Sewer
  • Septic Installed
Water Source
  • City

Lot And Land

Lot Features
  • Wooded
Lot Size Units
Acres
Other Structures
  • Shed(s)

Agent Contacts

Listing Agent
Listing agent: Glenn Haden (828-329-3290)
Listing Office
Listing provided courtesy of: Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Downtown (828-254-7221)
Request Showing
  • Palmetto Park Realty Team Fort Mill: 803.548.6123
Source Identification
Details provided by CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid and may not match the public record. Learn more.

Interior Details

Heating
  • Central
  • Forced Air
  • Natural Gas
Flooring
  • Wood
Sq Ft Main
1291
Room Count
11
Sq Ft Lower
0
Sq Ft Third
0
Sq Ft Upper
0
Bedroom Main
2
Full Bath Main
1
Half Bath Main
0
Half Bathrooms
0
Bedroom Basement
1
Bedroom Second L Q
1
Total Bathrooms
3
Window Features
  • Insulated Window(s)
Full Bath Basement
1
Full Bath Second L Q
1
Half Bath Basement
0
Half Bath Second L Q
0
Laundry Features
  • Mud Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Main Level
Interior Features
  • Built-in Features
  • Kitchen Island
Main Level Garage Y N
0
Security Features
  • Smoke Detector(s)
Sq Ft Unheated Total
0
Fireplace Features
  • Living Room
Sq Ft Total Property H L A
2162
Sq Ft Second Living Quarters H L A
493

Exterior Features

Roof
  • Metal
Construction Materials
  • Wood
Patio And Porch Features
  • Deck
  • Front Porch
  • Patio

Parking And Garage

Parking Features
  • Driveway
  • Detached Garage

Financial Information

City Taxes Paid To
Asheville
Proposed Special Assessment Y N
0

Dwelling And Structure

Architectural Style
  • Bungalow
  • Cottage
  • Traditional

Basement And Foundation

Basement
  • Finished
Foundation Details
  • Basement

Zoning And Restrictions

Zoning Specification
R S4

Square Footage And Levels

Levels
  • One
Above Grade Finished Area
1291
Below Grade Finished Area
378

Additional C A R Information

Assumable
No
Auction Y N
0
C C R Subject To
Undiscovered
Owner Agent Y N
0
Deed Reference
5543-299
Plat Book Slide
19/159
Construction Type
Site Built
Attribution Contact
828-329-3290
Mls Major Change Type
New Listing
Second Living Quarters
  • Room w/ Private Bath
  • Separate Entrance
  • Separate Kitchen Facilities
  • Separate Living Quarters
  • Upper Level Garage
Down Payment Resource Y N
1
Attribution Type Listing
List Agent Preferred Phone
Syndicate Participation
Participant Options
Canopy MLS

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