17 Amherst Road
















































Description
Club, 17 Amherst Rd is a classic home that is designed for easy living and entertaining. Originally built
in 1968, this 5,650 sq ft home has been thoughtfully expanded and remodeled by Griffin Architects,
showcasing extraordinary Arts & Crafts craftsmanship with custom Cherry and Maple millwork throughout. The
main level welcomes you with a beautiful front entry foyer, light-filled living and dining...Nestled on 1.5 private, landscaped acres along the 6th fairway of the prestigious Biltmore Forest Country
Club, 17 Amherst Rd is a classic home that is designed for easy living and entertaining. Originally built
in 1968, this 5,650 sq ft home has been thoughtfully expanded and remodeled by Griffin Architects,
showcasing extraordinary Arts & Crafts craftsmanship with custom Cherry and Maple millwork throughout. The
main level welcomes you with a beautiful front entry foyer, light-filled living and dining spaces
overlooking the golf course, a chef's kitchen, family room, wet bar, and a large study/den with full bath. The primary suite is a private sanctuary featuring golf course views, a sitting/office area, dual walk-in
closets, a spa wet room with an oversized shower and soaking tub, a private golf-view porch, and a spiral
staircase leading to the lower level. Downstairs offers a second spacious primary suite, two additional
bedrooms, a gym/multipurpose space, a landing study/sitting area, and abundant storage. Outdoor living
shines with flagstone terraces, a fire pit, play areas, and a serene pond with a cascading waterfall. Designed for all seasons, the grounds feature mature plantings, landscape lighting, a concrete drive with
extra parking, and a deep two-car garage. Situated right on the golf course in historic Biltmore Forest,
this rare offering pairs unmatched privacy with an unbeatable neighborhood location.
- Listed by: • Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Biltmore Park hope.byrd@allentate.com
- Listed by: • Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Biltmore Park
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Property Information for 17 Amherst Road
- MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
- County: Buncombe County
- Architectural Style: Arts and Crafts
- View: Golf Course
- Parking Features: Driveway
- Subdivision Name: Biltmore Forest
- Year Built: 1968
- Lot Size: 1.50 AC / 65,340 SF
- Longitude: -82.530516
- Latitude: 35.534299
- Directions: From Pack Square in downtown Asheville, head south on Biltmore Avenue toward Patton Avenue/Eagle Street. Follow Biltmore Avenue out of downtown. As you pass through historic Biltmore Village, the street transitions into US-25 South / Hendersonville Road. Drive approximately 1.5–2 miles south on Hendersonville Road, then turn right onto Browntown Road. Follow Browntown Road into the neighborhood, then turn left onto Amherst Road. Continue along Amherst Road; the property will be on your right.
- HOA YN: No
- HOA Subject To: None
- Tax Assessed Value: $1,219,400.00
- Parcel Number: 9646-98-8066-00000
- City Taxes Paid To: Biltmore Forest
- Middle Or Junior School: Valley Springs
- High School: T.C. Roberson
- Elementary School: Estes/Koontz
- Parking: Open Parking YN: No
- Parking: Carport YN: No
- Garage Spaces: 2.0
- Garage YN: Yes
- Garage Main Level YN: Yes
- Elevation: 2000
- Above Grade Finished Area: 3598.0
- Below Grade Finished Area: 2052.0
- Sq Ft Garage: 722
- Sq Ft Lower: 0
- Sq Ft Main: 3598
- Sq Ft Third: 0
- Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 203
- Sq Ft Unheated Lower: 0
- Sq Ft Unheated Main: 0
- Sq Ft Unheated Third: 0
- Sq Ft Unheated Total: 203
- Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 0
- Sq Ft Upper: 0
- Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 5650.0
- Lot Features: On Golf Course, Private, Rolling Slope, Views, Other - See Remarks
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Property Type: Residential
- Geocode Confidence: High
- New Construction YN: No
- Photos Count: 48
- Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
- Construction Type: Site Built
- Assumable: No
- Senior Community YN: No
- Plat Book Slide: 0028-0082
- Proposed Special Assessment: No
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: City
- Exterior Features: Fire Pit
- Construction Materials: Fiber Cement, Stone, Wood
- Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Terrace
- Pool Private YN: No
- Road Surface Type: Concrete, Paved
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Warming Drawer, Washer/Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Other
- Levels: One
- Cooling: Central Air
- Heating: Hot Water, Radiant Floor, Other - See Remarks
- Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink
- Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
- Fireplace YN: Yes
- Flooring: Carpet, Slate, Tile, Wood
- Foundation Details: Basement, Crawl Space
- Basement YN: Yes
- Basement Features: Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Interior Entry, Storage Space
- Bedroom Basement: 3
- Bedroom Main: 2
- Full Bath Basement: 2
- Full Bath Main: 3
- Half Bath Basement: 0
- Half Bath Main: 0
- Room Count: 10.0
- Room Types: Living Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Types: Kitchen
- Room Level: Main
- Room Types: Dining Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Types: Family Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Types: Office
- Room Level: Main
- Room Types: Primary Bedroom
- Room Level: Main
- Room Types: Bedroom(s)
- Room Level: Basement
- Room Types: Bedroom(s)
- Room Level: Basement
- Room Types: Bedroom(s)
- Room Level: Basement
- Room Types: Flex Space
- Room Level: Basement
Property History for 17 Amherst Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | Listed (Active) CANOPY #4424606 | $4,950,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 09/14/2026 | Listed (Active) CANOPY #4424606 | $4,950,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 17 Amherst Road
Schools near 17 Amherst Road
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 4 | |||
| Public - | 5 to 6 | |||
| Public - | 5 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
William W Estes Elementary PublicPK to 4 | ||
Koontz Intermediate School Public5 to 6 | ||
Valley Springs Middle Public5 to 8 | ||
T C Roberson High Public9 to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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Listing Courtesy of Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Biltmore Park
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