39 Short St

Asheville, NC 28801

$650,000
Price
2
Beds
1,319 Sq. Ft.
$493 / Sq. Ft.
1,319
Sq. Ft.
$493
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

This precious downtown oasis offers abundant outdoor living in Montford! Vaulted ceilings, an open floor plan, & plenty of natural light are not the only WOW factors. Positioned on a one-way street with minimal car traffic, enjoy the neighborhood from the idyllic covered front porch or through the many south & west facing windows in the living room. Entertain with privacy in the stunning sunroom & spacious back deck, while your dog roams the no-mow yard with picket fence (rare for Montford, but grandfathered...This precious downtown oasis offers abundant outdoor living in Montford! Vaulted ceilings, an open floor plan, & plenty of natural light are not the only WOW factors. Positioned on a one-way street with minimal car traffic, enjoy the neighborhood from the idyllic covered front porch or through the many south & west facing windows in the living room. Entertain with privacy in the stunning sunroom & spacious back deck, while your dog roams the no-mow yard with picket fence (rare for Montford, but grandfathered in!). Off-street parking, ample storage, & a low-maintenance yard with mulched pathways & beds ready for your sun-loving plants are rare amenities. With a separate entrance & deck, the sunny studio apartment is perfect to host a guest or tenant (buyer to confirm). A block from downtown & the greenway, so close to groceries, popular eateries, craft cocktails, breweries, & parks. This little gem boasting big living within a caring Montford community is ready for you to call it home.
  1. Listed by Rachel Acker • Nest Realty Asheville • rachelasheville@gmail.com

Property Details for 39 Short Street

Architectural Style
Bungalow, Cottage
View
Mountain(s)
Parking Features
Driveway, Parking Space(s)
Subdivision Name
Montford
LISTING UPDATED: 12/03/2025 12:30 PM

Property Details for 39 Short Street

StatusActive
MLS #4216247
Days on Market161
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1996
Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,534 SF
CountyBuncombe County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Nest Realty Asheville
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Building Information for 39 Short Street

Stories-Year Built1996Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,534 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,497 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,168

Property Taxes

$329

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 39 Short Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -82.559944
  • Zoning: RM8
  • Latitude: 35.598487
  • Directions: Take Montford Avenue. Go 0.1 mile to right on Bearden. Go 0.1 mile to right on Cumberland. Go 0.2 miles to right on Cherry. Go 300 feet to right on Short Street. #39 is on the right. OR coming from Broadway heading towards downtown, take a left on Cherry Street. Go 0.3 miles to right on Short Street. #39 is on the right. (Short Street is one-way!)
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $359,400.00
  • Parcel Number: 9649-11-9752-00000
  • City Taxes Paid To: Asheville
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Asheville
  • High School: Asheville
  • Elementary School: Asheville City
Parking
  • Parking: Open Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage YN: No
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Elevation: 2000
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 963.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 963
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 942
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 181
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 1123
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Second Living Quarters HLA: 356.0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 1319.0
  • Lot Features: Green Area, Level, Private, Views
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 57x147x31x138 per GIS
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type Additional: None
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
  • 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: 63/2
  • Plat Reference Section Pages: 63/2
  • Restrictions: Historical
Green Features
  • Green Verification Count: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas
  • Water Source: City
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Front Yard
  • Construction Materials: Block, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
  • Roof: Fiberglass
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
  • Levels: One
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Ductless
  • Heating: Ductless, Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Space Heater
  • Interior Features: Built-in Features, Open Floorplan, Storage
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Door Features: Insulated Door(s)
  • Window Features: Insulated Window(s)
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Apartment, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Storage Space
  • Bedroom Main: 2
  • Bedroom Second LQ: 0
  • Full Bath Main: 2
  • Full Bath Second LQ: 1
  • Half Bath Main: 0
  • Half Bath Second LQ: 0
  • Second Living Quarters: Exterior Not Connected, Separate Entrance, Separate Living Quarters, Other - See Remarks
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 9.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Room 5
  • Room Types: Family Room
  • Room Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Room 6
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 8
  • Room Types: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main
Room 9
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: 2nd Living Quarters

Property History for 39 Short Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 28, 2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4216247

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Aug 11, 2025

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #4216247

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Aug 6, 2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4216247

—
Jul 28, 2025

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #4216247

—
Jul 3, 2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4216247

$650,000—
Nov 13, 2003

Closed

CANOPY #240606

$129,000—
Oct 28, 2003

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #240606

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Sep 24, 2003

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #240606

$139,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/28/2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4216247

—
08/11/2025

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #4216247

—
08/06/2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4216247

—
07/28/2025

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #4216247

—
07/03/2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4216247

$650,000
11/13/2003

Closed

CANOPY #240606

$129,000
10/28/2003

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #240606

—
09/24/2003

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #240606

$139,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 39 Short Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$3,948 ($329 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt902 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt902 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt902 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,534 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1996ZoningDEED DATE: 11CountyBUNCOMBEAPN9649-11-9752-00000

Schools near 39 Short Street

This home is within Asheville City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Hall Fletcher Elementary
Public - PK to 5
Ira B Jones Elementary
Public - PK to 5
Vance Elementary
Public - PK to 5
Isaac Dickson Elementary
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Hall Fletcher Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Ira B Jones Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Vance Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Isaac Dickson Elementary
PublicPK to 5

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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More information about 39 Short Street, Asheville, NC 28801

39 Short Street is a single family home for sale in Asheville, NC 28801. This property was listed for sale on July 3, 2025 by Nest Realty Asheville, it's currently listed at $650,000. It has been on the market for a total of 161 days and was last sold on November 13, 2003. This listing's school district is Asheville City School District. Nearby schools include Hall Fletcher Elementary, Ira B Jones Elementary and Vance Elementary. 39 Short Street is a 2-bed, 3-bath, 1,319 sqft single family home built in 1996.

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