Last Sold Price
3 beds1,865 sqft$208/sqft
70 Cherokee Rd, Asheville, NC 28801

Description

This cozy hillside retreat named "Brown Bear Cottage" is nestled in the historic area of Albemarle Park just off Charlotte Street and close to Grove Park Inn near downtown. With delightful treetop decks and stonework built into the hillside, this piece of Asheville's history has been fully updated by the owner/architect & is in perfect condition. Two fireplaces, original wainscoting & hardwood floors throughout echo the charm & historic warmth for those looking for a piece of Asheville history.This cozy hillside retreat named "Brown Bear Cottage" is nestled in the historic area of Albemarle Park just off Charlotte Street and close to Grove Park Inn near downtown. With delightful treetop decks and stonework built into the hillside, this piece of Asheville's history has been fully updated by the owner/architect & is in perfect condition. Two fireplaces, original wainscoting & hardwood floors throughout echo the charm & historic warmth for those looking for a piece of Asheville history.
LISTING CLOSED: 02/06/2017 12:00 AM

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Property Details for 70 Cherokee Road

Status
MLS #
3238488
Days on Market
14
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1914
Lot Size
0.38 AC / 16,552 SF
Architectural Style
Cottage
Zoning Description
Residential
Parking Features
Driveway
Subdivision Name
Albemarle Park

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$450,000

Avg days on market

101

Sale-to-list ratio

88.8%

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Location

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Building Information for 70 Cherokee Road

Stories-Year Built1914Building Size-Lot Size0.38 AC / 16,552 SF

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$2,382 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,972

Property Taxes

$410

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 70 Cherokee Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -82.543124
  • Zoning: RS4
  • Latitude: 35.607281
  • Directions: From downtown take Charlotte Street to right on Cherokee. House is on the right.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • HOA Subject To Dues: No
  • Tax Assessed Value: $374,400.00
  • Parcel Number: 9649-74-0774-00000
  • City Taxes Paid To: Asheville
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Asheville
  • High School: Asheville
  • Elementary School: Asheville City
Parking
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1865.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 971
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 491
  • Sq Ft Unheated Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 491
  • Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 894
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 1865.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Hilly, Sloped, Wooded, Views
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.38
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 24
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: City
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Stone, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio, Side Porch
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer
  • Levels: Two
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Interior Features: Attic Other, Built-in Features
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Upper Level
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room, Other - See Remarks
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Other - See Remarks
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Basement
  • Bedroom Main: 0
  • Bedroom Upper: 3
  • Full Bath Main: 0
  • Full Bath Upper: 2
  • Half Bath Main: 1
  • Half Bath Upper: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 9.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Half
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Breakfast
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 5
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 6
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 7
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 8
  • Room Types: Laundry
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 9
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main

Property History for 70 Cherokee Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 6, 2017

Closed

CANOPY #3238488

$388,000
Feb 3, 2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #587858813

$388,000

+1.3% / yr

Jan 4, 2017

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3238488

DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/06/2017

Closed

CANOPY #3238488

$388,000
02/03/2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #587858813

$388,000

+1.3% / yr

01/04/2017

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3238488

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

Public Records for 70 Cherokee Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$4,918 ($410 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,850 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,850 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt491 SqFtStories2Lot Size16,553 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1914ZoningDEED DATE:02/CountyBUNCOMBEAPN9649-74-0774-00000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 70 Cherokee Road

This home is within Asheville City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - PK to 5
Public - PK to 5
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Isaac Dickson Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Ira B Jones Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Hall Fletcher Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Claxton Elementary
PublicK 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 70 Cherokee Road, Asheville, NC 28801
$388,000
3
1,865
16,552
4,644
28,314
$299,000
3
2,166
21,780
$145,000
23,522
3
1
960
12,632
$1,425,000
5
3,302
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