Last Sold Price
3 beds3,000 sqft$290/sqft
53 Forest Rd, Asheville, NC 28803

Description

A graceful circular drive introduces you to this one level home with vaulted guest room featuring a stone fireplace. Lovely patios enhance the prime 1.6 acre lot adjoining the Biltmore Estate itself. A study, formal rooms and rec room provide space for everyone and everything on one of the Forest's most private areas. A study, formal rooms and rec room provide space for everyone and everything on one of the Forest's most private areas- A study, formal rooms and rec room provide space for everyone...A graceful circular drive introduces you to this one level home with vaulted guest room featuring a stone fireplace. Lovely patios enhance the prime 1.6 acre lot adjoining the Biltmore Estate itself. A study, formal rooms and rec room provide space for everyone and everything on one of the Forest's most private areas. A study, formal rooms and rec room provide space for everyone and everything on one of the Forest's most private areas- A study, formal rooms and rec room provide space for everyone and everything on one of the Forest's most private areas
LISTING CLOSED: 09/09/2008 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Beverly-Hanks, South

Property Details for 53 Forest Road

Status
MLS #
416847
Days on Market
22
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1952
Lot Size
1.60 AC / 69,696 SF
Architectural Style
Traditional
Parking Features
Circular Driveway, Garage
Subdivision Name
Biltmore Forest

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$789,788

Avg days on market

44

Sale-to-list ratio

93.7%

[Asheville, NC]

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Location

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Building Information for 53 Forest Road

Stories-Year Built1952Building Size-Lot Size1.60 AC / 69,696 SF

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$4,819 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,422

Property Taxes

$397

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 53 Forest Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -82.541594
  • Latitude: 35.538499
  • Directions: South on Vanderbilt right on Lone Pine to left on Forest.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 9646.07-69-5626
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Valley Springs
  • High School: T.C. Roberson
  • Elementary School: Estes/Koontz
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: www.tcmphotos.com/media/mls.php?nIdProperty=2856
Property
Lot Information
  • Elevation: 2000
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2700.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 300.0
  • Sq Ft Main: 2700
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 3000.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.6
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 12
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Plat Reference Section Pages: 1317
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: City
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick Full, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Oven, Electric Range
  • Levels: One
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Interior Features: Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Partially Finished
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 11.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 2
  • Room Types: Bonus Room
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 3
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Great Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Types: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 8
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 9
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 10
  • Room Types: Family Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 11
  • Room Types: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main

Property History for 53 Forest Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 9, 2008

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #254386745

$870,000
Sep 9, 2008

Closed

CANOPY #416847

$870,000
Jul 15, 2008

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #416847

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/09/2008

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #254386745

$870,000
09/09/2008

Closed

CANOPY #416847

$870,000
07/15/2008

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #416847

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

Public Records for 53 Forest Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$4,758 ($397 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,236 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,685 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt551 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt549 SqFtStories1Lot Size69,696 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1952ZoningDEED DATE:01/CountyBUNCOMBEAPN9646-69-6700-00000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 53 Forest Road

This home is within Buncombe County Schools.
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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 53 Forest Road, Asheville, NC 28803
$870,000
3
3,000
69,696
5
5,053
161,608
$295,000
3
1,850
43,995
$1,100,000
3
3,728
81,021
$622,000
4
3,103
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