Last Sold Price
2 beds1,184 sqft$287/sqft
653 Long Shoals Rd, Arden, NC 28704

Description

Great rental property or primary residence! This adorable cottage with unique character and extensive upgrades is located right in the heart of south Asheville. This home is a technology lovers dream! With a wall paper TV, automated shades, surround sound speakers, security cameras and automated lighting just to name a few. The original farm house sink with custom cabinet adds vintage detail to the enhanced kitchen. Breakfast bar open to a spacious dining area, original hardwood floors and cedar...Great rental property or primary residence! This adorable cottage with unique character and extensive upgrades is located right in the heart of south Asheville. This home is a technology lovers dream! With a wall paper TV, automated shades, surround sound speakers, security cameras and automated lighting just to name a few. The original farm house sink with custom cabinet adds vintage detail to the enhanced kitchen. Breakfast bar open to a spacious dining area, original hardwood floors and cedar lined closets in both bedrooms. A cute-as-a-button bathroom with upgrades...yet still has that 50's vibe with gorgeous white subway tile throughout. Enjoy outdoor living with a beautifully landscaped yard that boasts a back deck, extra green space, stone walk way and a detached garage with extra storage. Brand new septic installed in 2019 and additional mini-split unit in bedroom. Please ask for additional information on technology features.
LISTING CLOSED: 12/01/2023 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Biltmore Park • erica.hodges@allentate.com
  2. Listed by Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Biltmore Park

Property Details for 653 Long Shoals Road

Status
MLS #
4050049
Days on Market
113
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1958
Lot Size
0.27 AC / 11,761 SF
Parking Features
Driveway, Detached Garage
Subdivision Name
Westhaven

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$315,000

Avg days on market

35

Sale-to-list ratio

93.4%

Arden, NC

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Biltmore Park

Sold By Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Asheville-North

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Building Information for 653 Long Shoals Road

Stories-Year Built1958Building Size-Lot Size0.27 AC / 11,761 SF

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$1,829 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,728

Property Taxes

$101

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 653 Long Shoals Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -82.57539
  • Latitude: 35.46962
  • Directions: From I-26 take exit 37 to NC-146 (Long Shoals Road) West. 653 Long Shoals Rd. is approximately 1.5 miles on the left.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $175,500.00
  • Parcel Number: 9634-55-6082-00000
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Valley Springs
  • High School: T.C. Roberson
  • Elementary School: Avery's Creek/Koontz
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Main Level YN: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1184.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Garage: 400
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1184
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 1184.0
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Corner Lot, Green Area, Level
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 17
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Additional Parcels Description: 963455608200000 and 963454596700000
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Proposed Special Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Utilities: Propane
  • Water Source: City
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Levels: One
  • Other Equipment: Surround Sound, Other - See Remarks
  • Cooling: Ductless
  • Heating: Ductless
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Great Room, Propane
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: No
  • Bedroom Main: 2
  • Full Bath Main: 1
  • Half Bath Main: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 7.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Great Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Rental
Rent Information
  • Security Features: Security System

Property History for 653 Long Shoals Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 1, 2023

Closed

CANOPY #4050049

$340,000
Nov 29, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1522937377

$340,000
Oct 11, 2023

Price Change

CANOPY #4050049

$349,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/01/2023

Closed

CANOPY #4050049

$340,000
11/29/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1522937377

$340,000
10/11/2023

Price Change

CANOPY #4050049

$349,000

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

Public Records for 653 Long Shoals Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$1,213 ($101 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,136 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,136 SqFtStories1Lot Size11,761 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1958ZoningDEED DATE: 20CountyBUNCOMBEAPN9634-55-6082-00000

Schools near 653 Long Shoals 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
Avery's Creek 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: 653 Long Shoals Road, Arden, NC 28704
$340,000
2
1,184
11,761
$300,000
3
2,122
16,117
$150,000
2
1,182
21,780
$440,000
4
1,268
21,780
$42,000
77,972
$140,000
2
1
1,073
30,492

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