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1534 Kensington Road

Hendersonville, NC 28791

Active Listed 172 Days Price cut to $528,500 Sep 23, 2026 Listing ID CAR 301735126

$528,500
Est. $3,354/mo20% down · 7.125% · 30-yrAdjust
  • P&I$2,848
  • Taxes$330
  • Insurance$176

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$323/Sq Ft

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,638 sqft · $323/sqft

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,638 Sq Ft
$323/Sq Ft
1926 Built
.27 acres Single Family Residence Druid Hills Listed May 7, 2026 Updated Oct 26, 2026 HOA None

About This Home

LOVE THE HOME? LET'S TALK ABOUT A LOWER INTEREST RATE! Qualified buyers may be eligible for an interest rate buy-down with our preferred lender.

Ask how you could save on your monthly payment! Historic Druid Hills bungalow, now offered at $528,500! Built in 1926 and filled with the character buyers love in an established Hendersonville home, 1534 Kensington Road offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and 1,638 square feet of inviting main-level living.

Step through the front sunroom into bright, open living and dining spaces featuring beautiful wood floors, high ceilings, detailed molding and classic trim. The primary suite includes a private bath and walk-in closet, while one of the secondary bedrooms stands out with abundant natural light, built-in shelving and a built-in desk—perfect for working from home, reading or creating. Upstairs, partially finished attic space adds nearly 500 square feet of additional flexible-use space outside the advertised HLA, ideal for hobbies, a playroom, studio or storage (ceiling height just under 7 feet).

Outside, mature Japanese maples, established landscaping, a tranquil pond, fenced backyard and deck create a setting that feels worlds away while still being close to everything. Enjoy tree-lined Druid Hills, nearby schools, and easy access to Downtown Hendersonville's restaurants, coffee shops, parks, library, shopping and entertainment. If you've been waiting for a home with history, personality and a WALKABLE location that's hard to replicate, it's time to take another look at Kensington.

Property history

  1. Sep 23, 2026
    Price reduced $528,500 Active
    Was $549,000
  2. Jul 15, 2026
    Price reduced $549,000 Active
    Was $559,000
  3. Jun 24, 2026
    Status changed to Off Market $567,000 Off Market
    Canceled -> Off Market
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  1. May 7, 2026
    Listed for sale $559,000 Active
    Listed 172 Days
  2. Feb 23, 2026
    Status changed to Off Market $567,000 Off Market
    Canceled -> Off Market
  3. Dec 4, 2025
    Status changed to Canceled $567,000 Canceled
    Off Market -> Canceled
  4. Oct 11, 2025
    Price reduced $567,000 Off Market
    Was $587,900
  5. Mar 21, 2025
    Previously listed $567,000 Off Market

Property Details

Interior Details

Heating
  • Central
  • Natural Gas
Flooring
  • Tile
  • Wood
Room Count
11
Door Features
  • Screen Door(s)
Half Bathrooms
0
Unheated Sq Ft
740
Total Bathrooms
2
Laundry Features
  • Inside
  • Main Level
Main Level Sq Ft
1638
Basement Bedrooms
0
Interior Features
  • Attic Other
  • Attic Walk In
  • Built-in Features
  • Open Floorplan
  • Storage
  • Walk-In Closet(s)
Fireplace Features
  • Electric
  • Living Room
Basement Full Baths
0
Basement Half Baths
0
Main Level Bedrooms
3
Unheated Main Sq Ft
262
Lower Level Bedrooms
0
Third Level Bedrooms
0
Unheated Upper Sq Ft
478
Upper Level Bedrooms
0
Main Level Full Baths
2
Main Level Half Baths
0
Lower Level Full Baths
0
Lower Level Half Baths
0
Third Level Full Baths
0
Third Level Half Baths
0
Upper Level Full Baths
0
Upper Level Half Baths
0
Second Living Quarters Bedrooms
0
Second Living Quarters Full Baths
0
Second Living Quarters Half Baths
0

Dwelling And Structure

Construction Type
Site Built
Architectural Style
  • Bungalow

Square Footage And Levels

Levels
  • One
Above Grade Finished Area
1638

Parking And Garage

Open Parking
true
Parking Features
  • Parking Space(s)
Open Parking Spaces
2

Exterior Features

Roof
  • Architectural Shingle
Exterior Features
  • Other - See Remarks
Construction Materials
  • Brick Partial
  • Wood
Patio And Porch Features
  • Covered
  • Deck
  • Front Porch

Lot And Land

Fencing
  • Back Yard
  • Fenced
Lot Features
  • Level
  • Wooded
Lot Size Acres
0.27
Lot Size Units
Acres
Other Structures
  • Shed(s)

Basement And Foundation

Foundation Details
  • Crawl Space

Utilities

Sewer
  • Public Sewer
Utilities
  • Natural Gas
Water Source
  • City

Financial Information

City Taxes Paid To
Hendersonville

Zoning And Restrictions

Zoning
R-10 / DHH
Restrictions
  • Other - See Remarks
Restrictions Description
Hendersonville Historic Registry

Listed by Kirsten Paris (843-751-5415) · EXP Realty LLC (888-584-9431)

Location

Address
1534 Kensington Road
City
Hendersonville, NC 28791
Community
Druid Hills
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Schools

Elementary
Bruce Drysdale
Middle
Hendersonville
High
Hendersonville

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