Last Sold Price
3 beds1,602 sqft$167/sqft
521 Alexander Rd, Alexander, NC 28701

Description

Fabulous views from this 1973 Brick Rancher w/updated kitchen and bath + bonus rm for multi-purpose use. 600 sq ft partially finished basement with electric and plumbing. Large single car garage could accommodate workspace and tool storage. .85 acre level/sloping yard filled w/perennial flower gardens, flowering trees, mature maples and lawn. Lot has great set-up for subdividing.Fabulous views from this 1973 Brick Rancher w/updated kitchen and bath + bonus rm for multi-purpose use. 600 sq ft partially finished basement with electric and plumbing. Large single car garage could accommodate workspace and tool storage. .85 acre level/sloping yard filled w/perennial flower gardens, flowering trees, mature maples and lawn. Lot has great set-up for subdividing.
LISTING CLOSED: 09/02/2020 12:00 AM

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Property Details for 521 Alexander Road

Status
MLS #
3629213
Days on Market
22
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1973
Lot Size
0.85 AC / 37,026 SF
Architectural Style
Ranch
Zoning Description
OU
Parking Features
Attached Garage, Driveway, Garage - 1 Car, Parking Space - 4+
Subdivision Name
None

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$280,000

Avg days on market

79

Sale-to-list ratio

89.5%

Alexander, NC

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Sold 07/16/25

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$365,000 | 181 High Valley Estates Drive, Alexander, NC 28701
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$306,000 | 16 Joel Ridge, Alexander, NC 28701
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
$280,000 | 663 Alexander Road, Alexander, NC 28701
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$280,000

Sold 05/15/25

2
Bedrooms
828
Square Feet
0.84
Acres
an aerial view of a house
1/29
9

$495,000

Sold 06/10/26

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Bedrooms
1,515
Square Feet
3.85
Acres

Location

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Building Information for 521 Alexander Road

Stories-Year Built1973Building Size-Lot Size0.85 AC / 37,026 SF

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$1,552 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,357

Property Taxes

$195

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 521 Alexander Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -82.656007
  • Geocode Source: Manual
  • Latitude: 35.687344
  • Directions: From Asheville, Take I-240 W to Patton Ave to right onto New Liecester Hwy for 3 miles to right onto Mt. Carmel Road (at Ingles) for 2.1 miles, merge onto Old 20 Rd for 3.9 miles to right onto Alexander Road for .3 miles. Destination 521 Alexander on the left. Park in driveway in front.
  • Zoning NCM: OU
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $196,200.00
  • Parcel Number: 9712-45-5154-00000
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Clyde A Erwin
  • High School: North Buncombe
  • Elementary School: North Buncombe/N. Windy Ridge
Parking
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
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Property
Lot Information
  • Structure Type: 1 Story Basement
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1602
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 1150
  • Sq Ft Unheated Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 1150
  • Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Lot Features: Green Area, Level, Long Range View, Mountain View, Rolling Slope, Wooded, Views, Year Round View
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 28
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Permit Syndication: Yes
  • Plat Book Slide: 83/62
  • Plat Reference Section Pages: 0083/0062
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Porch: Deck
  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Roof: Metal
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Cable Prewire, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric Oven, Electric Range, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Freezer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Exhaust Fan, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven, Propane Cooktop
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Heating: Central, Baseboard, Oil
  • Interior Features: Attic Other, Window Treatments
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room, Propane
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Foundation Details: Basement Garage Door, Basement Inside Entrance, Basement Outside Entrance, Basement Partially Finished, Slab
  • Doors Windows: Insulated Windows,Screen Door(s),Storm Door(s)
Room Information
Room 1
  • Baths Full: 1
  • Baths Half: 0
  • Beds Total: 3
  • Room Types: Bathroom(s),Bedroom(s),Bonus Room,Breakfast,Kitchen,Living Room,Mud
  • Room Level: Main
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Unit Count: 0

Property History for 521 Alexander Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 2, 2020

Closed

CANOPY #3629213

$267,000
Sep 1, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #677721386

$267,000

+8.2% / yr

Jul 26, 2020

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3629213

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/02/2020

Closed

CANOPY #3629213

$267,000
09/01/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #677721386

$267,000

+8.2% / yr

07/26/2020

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3629213

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Public Records for 521 Alexander Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$2,339 ($195 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,560 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,560 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,560 SqFtStories1Lot Size31,363 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1973ZoningDEED DATE:09/CountyBUNCOMBEAPN9712-45-5154-00000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 521 Alexander Road

This home is within Buncombe County Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 5 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
North Buncombe Elementary
PublicPK to 4

North Windy Ridge
Public5 to 6

North Buncombe Middle
Public7 to 8

North Buncombe 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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AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 521 Alexander Road, Alexander, NC 28701
$267,000
3
1,602
37,026
$120,000
672
28,750
$113,700
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