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196 E French Broad Street

Brevard, NC 28712

Active 32 days on market Listing ID CAR 305159773

$429,000

Est. $2,466/mo See my rate

$241/Sq Ft

2 bd · 2 ba · 1,777 sqft · $241/sqft

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,777 Sq Ft
$241/Sq Ft
1929 Built
.33 acres Single Family Residence Listed Jun 25, 2026 Updated Jul 11, 2026 HOA None

About This Home

Opportunities like this truly don't come around often. Just steps from the heart of downtown Brevard and directly across from Brevard College, this nearly 100-year-old home offers the chance to own a piece of local history in one of the city's most desirable locations.

With 1,777 square feet, the floor plan lives much larger than you might expect, offering multiple flexible living spaces that can easily adapt to your lifestyle. Whether you envision additional gathering areas, a home office, creative studio, guest space, or the potential for extra sleeping accommodations, the possibilities are abundant.

Set on a spacious, charming lot, this home has the solid bones and character that are increasingly hard to find. While there are opportunities to update and make it your own, that's exactly what makes this property so exciting. Move in now, personalize it over time, and create something truly special.

Whether you're looking for an affordable downtown home, a long-term investment, or a place to enjoy everything Brevard has to offer, 196 East French Broad Street is your launch point to restaurants, coffee shops, festivals, live music, and mountain adventures. Bring your vision—this is one you'll want to see before it's gone!

Property Details

Interior Details

Heating
  • Forced Air
  • Natural Gas
Sqftmain
1777
Roomcount
1
Sqftlower
0
Sqftthird
0
Sqftupper
0
Bedroommain
2
Fullbathmain
2
Halfbathmain
0
Half Bathrooms
0
Total Bathrooms
2
Laundry Features
  • Main Level
Mainlevelgarageyn
0
Sqftunheatedtotal
0
Sqfttotalpropertyhla
1777
Sqftsecondlivingquartershla
0

Square Footage And Levels

Levels
  • One
Above Grade Finished Area
1777
Below Grade Finished Area
0

Parking And Garage

Carport Spaces
1
Carport Present
true
Parking Features
  • Detached Carport
  • Driveway

Exterior Features

Roof
  • Architectural Shingle
Exterior Features
  • Hot Tub
Construction Materials
  • Aluminum
  • Vinyl

Lot And Land

Lot Size Acres
0.333
Lot Size Units
Acres
Other Structures
  • Barn(s)

Basement And Foundation

Foundation Details
  • Crawl Space

Utilities

Sewer
  • Public Sewer
Water Source
  • City

Financial Information

Citytaxespaidto
Brevard

Zoning And Restrictions

Zoningspecification
G R8

Listed by Matthew Durt (402-669-3784) · Looking Glass Realty (828-883-4663)

Location

Address
196 E French Broad Street
City
Brevard, NC 28712
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Schools

Elementary
Unspecified
Middle
Unspecified
High
Unspecified

School assignments may change. Contact the school district to confirm.

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